Bars, candies and cookies, although tasty, often contain large amounts of sugar, artificial additives and preservatives, and at the same time provide a lot of calories. So there’s nothing strange about it so many people are looking for healthier alternatives. Not wanting to give up sweets while taking care of your figure and health, freeze-dried fruit is an excellent choicewhose popularity has been increasing recently.
There is more and more talk about freeze-dried fruit, but few people actually know what it is lies under this name. Freeze-drying, however, is food preservation process, which involves drying fruit by freezing and evaporating water at low temperatures.
Thanks to these retain their natural taste, they do not lose their color and nutritional value, become crispy and easy to store, and what’s more they do not require added sugar or other preservatives. Thanks to this gentle method, fruit becomes the perfect snack to munch on.
It is not only tasty, but also healthy. Freeze-dried fruit retains most of its nutritional valueincluding vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants. What distinguishes them from dried fruits is the fact that they usually have lower calorie content, so they can also be used as a snack during a diet.
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Thanks to its natural sweetness and crunchiness obtained in the freeze-drying processsuch fruits become a great snack option, which is healthy and also perfectly satisfies the craving for something sweet. Importantly, without sudden spikes in blood sugar.
In health food stores, both stationary and online you can find various freeze-dried fruits. Freeze-dried:
- raspberries,
- strawberries,
- bananas,
- cherries,
- cranberries,
- blueberries,
- gooseberry
…and many more. There are also numerous mixes of such fruits available on the marketso eating them can be a lot of fun.
Freeze-dried fruit as a snack will work for everyone, but there is… a good choice especially for children and teenagersathletes, people on a reducing diet or people who care about intestinal health. Due to the ease of storage, you can always have them at hand.
Due to their universality, they will prove useful as: a snack between snackswhich you can eat without feeling guilty. They are great for school, work or traveling. In addition freeze-dried fruit can be added to yogurt or muesli. It is also a good addition to healthy desserts, as well as a decoration for cocktails and baked goods.
