Plus, our favorite ways to use them.
There are foods and then there aresuperfoods.
)but what about the freezer?
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Need a superfood fix ASAP?
Defrost a handful of frozen berries in the morning and enjoy them as an afternoon snack.
They help with blood clotting, muscle movement, and can fight harmful inflammation throughout the body.
However, if you’d rather let your salmon thaw overnight, that’s fine too.
These will stay fresh for approximately nine months.
Once thawed, feel free to cook the tuna steak as you normally would.
Broccoli
Need a quick vegetable side for dinner?
Frozen broccoli to the rescue!
These cruciferous veggies areone of the healthiest foods you’re free to eat.
Kale
This superfood has been trending for years, and with good reason.
The dark green veggie is alsoan excellent source of calcium and iron.
Once frozen, kimchi will stay at its crispiest and most flavorful for about three months.
you could also find frozen avocado pieces at the supermarket.
ARed Lentil Soup with Lemon and Dillis the perfect way to use lentils.
(And a whole lot of fiber, too!
Pop them in the freezer to extend their nutritional life.
The frozen seeds can easily be used in any recipe that calls for chia seeds, likepuddingsand smoothies.
Its mild flavor makes it an easy addition to both savory and sweet dishes.
Use it in a tastyCreamed Spinach Casserole, a super-easySlow-Cooker Lasagna, or spicySlow-Cooker Enchiladas.
you’re able to also use thawed frozen yogurt in baking, like thisCherry-Vanilla Bundt Cake.
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