Is it healthy to eat summer preparations in winter: what experts say

Opening a jar of summer preserves in winter is an indescribable feeling.

It turns out to be a kind of journey into summer. But are summer preparations useful, as is commonly believed? Let's try to figure it out based on the advice of experts.

Freezing

Of all the ways to store the harvest, this is the most useful. When frozen, the fruits lose the least amount of useful substances. For example, when frozen, no more than 20% of vitamin C is lost. And protein and vitamins B, E are completely preserved.

Drying

In winter, dried greens are an excellent seasoning in cooking. However, dried greens contain fewer useful substances than frozen ones. Fruits suffer the most from drying. They lose some antioxidants. However, useful minerals remain.

Pickling

Pickling cabbage has been around for a long time. It is the best way to preserve vitamins. It has been proven that pickled cabbage has more vitamin C than fresh cabbage. Pickled cabbage also contains lactic acid, which reduces the growth of pathogens. But pickled cabbage has a significant drawback - it contains a lot of salt. Therefore, it is advisable to wash pickled cabbage before eating.

Pickles and marinades

Nutritionists believe that you can indulge in a little pickles and marinades. But a maximum of a couple of times a week. It is important to remember that some people need to completely give up such food for medical reasons. Pickles and marinades with too much vinegar are especially harmful.

Jam and compote

It is important to remember that jam and compote are desserts. In the first half of the day, a spoonful of jam or a cup of compote will not be harmful. But remember that compote and jam contain few useful substances. They also contain a lot of sugar, which is very harmful.

How to properly store summer preparations

• Store the blanks only in dark places where there is no light.
• You cannot store blanks where there are large temperature differences.
• Jam without refined sugar can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of five months.
• Opened jars should be kept in the refrigerator only. Vegetable preserves have a shelf life of no more than five days. Jam can be stored for two weeks.
• The blanks should be taken out of the jar only with clean utensils. This way the blanks will not spoil.

Previously, there were reports of making crispy potatoes .