Nutri News September 2022
The theme for September is Back to School!!! Articles include nutrigenetics and if a nutrient dense breakfast improves school performance. This issue also includes an easy lunch box recipe and shopping in season with figs. This month’s student spotlight is on our very own Georgina Brace and an interview with Professor Altice.
The theme for September is Back to School!!! Articles include nutrigenetics and if a nutrient dense breakfast improves school performance. This issue also includes an easy lunch box recipe and shopping in season with figs. This month’s student spotlight is on our very own Georgina Brace and an interview with Professor Altice.
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have researched different treatments used to<br />
manipulate the ripening process of fresh produce.3<br />
Freezing can slow down the metabolic activity of fruits<br />
and vegetables to maintain peak nutritional quality until<br />
the food is consumed. Freezing can also extend the<br />
storability and shelf life of produce, thereby ensuring<br />
maximum market value.<br />
Overall, it is important to understand that frozen<br />
produce is a viable option and that it has little to no<br />
nutritional differences when compared to fresh<br />
produce.2,3 Additionally, frozen fruits and vegetables<br />
are more affordable and have longer shelf lives,<br />
allowing you to consume them at their peak ripeness<br />
whenever you desire. By choosing frozen produce, you<br />
can enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables yearround.<br />
References:<br />
1. Smilanick JL. Postharvest Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables:<br />
Development and Control. Postharvest Biology and Technology.<br />
2004;31(2):213. doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2003.11.007<br />
2. Bouzari A, Holstege D, Barrett DM. Vitamin Retention in Eight Fruits and<br />
Vegetables: A Comparison of Refrigerated and Frozen Storage. Journal<br />
of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2015;63(3):957-962.<br />
doi:10.1021/jf5058793<br />
3. Pott DM, Vallarino JG, Osorio S. Metabolite Changes during Postharvest<br />
Storage: Effects on Fruit Quality Traits. Metabolites. 2020;10(5):187.<br />
doi:10.3390/metabo10050187