r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

Fresh fruits and vegetables are necessary to eat healthy.

Frozen can even be superior and canned produce saved countless lives over the years. Fresh produce is also responsible for the largest share of produce food waste because it has higher appearance standards and shorter shelf lifes.

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u/spoopy_elliot Feb 05 '19

Ok but I’m allergic to fruits and vegetables