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Everyday Nutrition

Bowls of frozen peas and frozen blueberries beside fresh pea pods and fresh blueberries on a pale wooden tableEveryday Nutrition

Is Frozen Produce as Nutritious as Fresh?

Studies comparing fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables find vitamin levels mostly similar, and when they differ, frozen tends to beat fresh produce that has sat in the fridge for days. Canned can work too.

· 6 min readA glass of water with lemon, a glass pitcher and a bowl of watermelon and cucumber on a sunny kitchen tableEveryday Nutrition

How Much Water Do You Actually Need?

The National Academies put daily needs at about 2.7 liters of total water for women and 3.7 for men, from all drinks and food. Thirst guides most people, but it can fade with age.

· 7 min readA glass cruet of olive oil and a dish of butter side by side on a wooden kitchen counterEveryday Nutrition

Olive Oil vs. Butter: What the Long-Term Studies Found

In a 28-year study of more than 92,000 U.S. adults, using more olive oil, especially in place of butter, was linked to lower death rates. Butter isn't banned, but small swaps add up.

· 7 min read