“Give Frozen Peas a Chance and Carrots Too”

1. “Organic food is great, it is just not very democratic.” means that organic food is good, but it is also very expensive and many people cannot afford it. Many organic foods are just as healthy as the food you can buy at the supermarket.

2. One can eat healthily and have the food still be affordable. The article compares food from supermarkets and food from gourmet markets, which is supposedly better for you. It shows that supermarket food is often better for you, if not just as healthy as the more expensive gourmet market food.

3. The process of blanching food keeps it healthy because it deactivates enzymes in the food that could degrade its color, flavor, and nutrient content. Blanching can also increase the fibrous content in food by concentrating it, which helps human digestion.

4. Canned food can be good for you. The food is first heated to a temperature sufficient to kill all of the bacteria. It is then sealed in airtight containers that prevent oxidation. In peeling or blanching foods before freezing them, oxidation is caused.

5. Eating meat can be good for you. Meat is full of protein, and eating it is fine as long as the serving size is four to six ounces. As long as the meat is not deep fried from fast food places, it is healthy.

6. Canned fish can be good for you for many reasons. Canning food does not affect protein content, which makes the food good sources of nutrition. Canned fish is just as nourishing as catching your own fish. It is also very easy to prepare.
7. We can still eat ice cream and lead healthy lives. The main problem with ice cream is the amount consumed. There are benefits to ice cream, though. There is a good amount of protein and calcium in it, as well as walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios.

8. Other snack foods that are healthy are peanut butter, preserves, and jams. They are high in fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Salsa and guacamole are also healthy, which are made from fruits and vegetables. Finally, pickles, popcorn, and chocolate can all be healthy, as long as you buy the right kind and eat the right amount.

9. This article states that just because a food is organic, it isn’t always the healthier choice. It is not bad to eat sweets once in a while, as long as you eat the right portion. Canned food is also good for you and it could be just as healthy as getting the food fresh. Freezing food may not be that healthy, but blanching food keeps it healthy.