The freezer section often gets overlooked in the keto diet, but this is one of the biggest budget mistakes you can make. Frozen vegetables are typically cheaper than their fresh counterparts, and they frequently go on sale or have coupons for discounts.
And if you’re worried about having to sacrifice nutrition for budget, don’t be. In fact, frozen vegetables tend to be more nutritious than fresh vegetables. That’s because water-soluble vitamins, like vitamin C and the B vitamins, start to break down as soon as a vegetable is picked. Since weeks can go by before a fresh vegetable makes its way from the farm to you, that equates to a significant loss of vitamins. On the other hand, frozen vegetables are usually frozen as soon as they’re picked. This freezing process stops the breakdown of nutrients and actually seals them in, so you end up with a more micronutrient-rich vegetable. If you’re not totally sold on the taste of frozen vegetables versus fresh ones, you can save the frozen vegetables for things like soups, smoothies, and casseroles, and use fresh vegetables when eating them raw.