Can I get the same nutritional value from frozen and canned fruits and vegetables?
Yes. In fact, frozen foods are often more nutritious than fresh foods because they are usually picked ripe and quickly frozen. Canning can reduce some of the nutrients, but the nutritional value of canned fruits and vegetables is often equivalent to those that are fresh. • Should I be juicing my fruits and vegetables? Juicing is not necessary, but can add variety to the diet and is a good way to consume fruits and vegetables, especially if there are difficulties with chewing or swallowing. Juicing also improves the absorption of some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables. If you buy commercially juiced products, avoid those that have not been pasteurized. • How much water should I drink? Try to dink at least eight cups of water each day. Many symptoms of fatigue, lightheadedness, and nausea can be due to dehydration. • Should I limit my caffeine intake? Although many heart problems can be better controlled without caffeine, and sleep disturbances are less common, caffeine will have
