http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "Cooking, Freezing & Thawing food...Is it Sacrificing Nutrition for efficiency & Convenience?" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Kristen I was just going to say what Winja beat me to :-)  I think the amount of nutritional change is probably so small that it is better to have the "fresh" frozen then be tempted (like I am) to just eat prepared food when I am too tired to cook.  As for the breast milk, if frozen properly, it loses ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#523141 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#523141 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:59:34 -0700 Flicka You can buy oven safe trays just the right size for a single meal.  They are foil ones, throw away, and they are very handy at times.  What I do is cook enough for 3 days that way they don't have to be frozen and heat them in the oven.  Not sure if this is any better but I do ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522819 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522819 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:39:40 -0700 Domestic-warrior Not sure if this will help but with frozen veges you buy from the supermarket I saw on TV  (so it must be true, ha ha) that they could possibly have better nutritional value because they are frozen not long after harvest whereas the ones in the fresh area have been through packing, transport, storage and sitting on the shelf.  Don't ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522730 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522730 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:07:42 -0700 stacey79 as long as you note when you put it in the freezer shouldnt be a problem. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522700 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522700 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:12:05 -0700 cazza Absolutely agree with what nat has said.. Also i would suggest you Google  what you are looking for in this area as there is some great easy meals that can be done.....' I often freeze left overs and have it a later date, why waste when u can have it later on.... take care love cazza
Also i would suggest you Google  what you are looking for in this area as there is some great easy meals that can be done.....'

I often freeze left overs and have it a later date, why waste when u can have it later on....

take care
love cazza]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522695 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522695 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:07:08 -0700 winja yes freezing does lower nutritional value somewhat, but in saying that you will still reap the benifits of healthy food whereas if u feel to tired to cook you will probably cook something easy and less healthy anyway. i dont think freezing is a problem especially for busy parents, the nutrition is still there just a lil less. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522662 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522641/cooking-freezing--thawing-foodis-it-sacrificing-nutrition-for-efficiency--convenience//#522662 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:38:45 -0700