Freezing is nature's natural preservative and it can be a difference maker in your diet, health and time management.
Benefits of Freezing
Doesn't require extra preservatives
Freezer items retain their micronutrients and macronutrients better than fresh items
Convenient, accessible and time saving
Can leave precooked meals ready for busy days
Extend food life for 3-12 months
Generally Cheaper and money is saved by not throwing out spoiled food
You can use what you need while leaving the rest in the freezer
Gives you access to favourite foods despite the season
Allows you to buy items in bulk when on sale while consuming at your own convenience
Easier to control portions (nutrition panels are on packaging)
Kills bacteria and pathogens
Better for crop management
16 Best Freezer Hacks
Flavoured ice (Use for drinks so you dont “water them down”)
Bread (Bread is cheaper in bulk so it can be frozen, defrosts quickly and you can use it as needed)
Meat (You can combine with family or friends to purchase a cow and freeze it)
Buying and freezing fresh Fruit and vegetables (Allows for convenience, you don't have to worry about expiry and it can be used as needed)
Baked goods like cookie dough and pies
Nuts and seeds which can go rancid if left out
Butter, Cheese, yogurt and milk (Pour some milk out so it doesn't expand the container)
Cooked lentils, soups and stews
Eggs, ginger and herbs
Cooked rice and pasta for later use
Label and date anything homemade
Freeze things in usable portions
Freeze things flat and file vertically
Take things out of boxes
Vacuum seal items
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