27 Feb 2026

Are frozen or fresh veggies better for you?

From Checkpoint, 4:06 pm on 27 February 2026

At the supermarket what makes you decide between fresh or frozen veggies? If it's price or nutritional value, then you may be interested to know what really comes out on top. According to the latest New Zealand Health Survey only 6.8 percent of adults and 5.8 percent of children are meeting the recommended daily vegetable intake. Dietician Julia Sekula spoke to Lisa Owen.

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