Are dehydrated foods healthy?
Chef's answer
Dehydrated foods can be a healthier alternative to many snacks, and you can add them to salads, oatmeal, baked goods, and smoothies. Because they rehydrate in liquid, they're also easy to use in recipes. Dehydrated foods keep their nutritional value.
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Dehydrated foods have a higher calorie content by weight and can be high in sodium and sugars, depending on the food. In excess, these nutrients can cause weight gain and increase your risk of obesity, heart problems, and diabetes.
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Dehydrated foods can be a healthier alternative to many snacks, and you can add them to salads, oatmeal, baked goods, and smoothies. Because they rehydrate in liquid, they're also easy to use in recipes. Dehydrated foods keep their nutritional value.
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five yearsHow long will dehydrated food last? Dehydrated foods with the least moisture content last the longest and typically can last for up to five years or more if properly prepared, dehydrated and stored. When dehydrating vegetables it's recommended to cook them first to increase the storage time.
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Dehydrated foods can be a healthier alternative to many snacks, and you can add them to salads, oatmeal, baked goods, and smoothies. Because they rehydrate in liquid, they're also easy to use in recipes. Dehydrated foods keep their nutritional value.
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Place the dried meat in a metal pan or glass bowl. Pour boiling water over the meat on about a 1:1 ratio. ... It takes up to about 4 hours to completely rehydrate dried meat. Your desired texture may be reached before that, so check the meat frequently..
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Fresh is best for sure, but dried veggies lose very little of their nutritional value when they go thru the dehydration process. They retain most of the minerals, most of the vitamin A and some of the B-vitamins. What they lose are the volatile nutrients like Vitamin C and beta carotene.
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The process of dehydration can reduce the weight anywhere between 1/2 to 2/3 of the original weight. For example, 3 pounds of raw meat can shrink down to 1 pound.
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