But how nutritious it is compared to fresh fruit depends on a few factors. Freeze-drying is actually pretty awesome at preserving the fruits' nutrients, such that research in Plants Journal described freeze-dried fruits as "a concentrated source of nutrients and phytochemicals." Aside from water, you're not missing out on much of the vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds present in the fresh version. In fact, up to 90% of nutrients can be retained.
My main piece of advice, which maybe isn't all that welcome, is to keep to small portions, says Brian Levy, author of Good & Sweet, in which his recipes contain no added sugar. My grandma would keep mini chocolate bars and have just one, but that's never really worked for me. 'Tis the season for stewed fruit, but have you tried Melissa Hemsley's banana slices sandwiched together with peanut butter, half-dipped in melted chocolate and put in the freezer?
These delicious golden fries are a simple combination of potatoes, vegetable oil, and sea salt. Wendy's website publishes full nutrition facts and ingredient details for those fries, which includes potassium and fiber figures that are higher than some competitors because the fries keep the potato skin. That "natural-cut" approach (along with the no trans fats and transparent nutrition labeling) is the basis for why many would consider Wendy's the healthiest fast food fries you can buy right now in the U.S., provided you choose portions carefully.