Are you a frugal foodie?
I am.
I love food and I love saving money.
When I tackled learning how to dehydrate, I was in frugal foodie heaven.
Do you believe we can have cooking parties in heaven? Wouldn’t that be fun to never fail?
That is why dehydrating is so
fun for me. When you use a good quality dehydrator, you can never burn the food.
I tend to do several things at one time. So a dehydrator that lets you set it and forget it is my best friend.
AND I love finding good buys or discoveries in my garden, farmers' market and even at the grocery store.
With the cost of food, if we each made one extra purchase per week such as greens (kale, spinach, collards) and dehydrated it for long-term storage, it gives me peace of mind and a smile.
These greens can be added to everything you make, such as spaghetti, soups, smoothies, and even scrambled eggs.
Other good foods to buy extra and dehydrate for long-term storage would be
onions, garlic, and peppers. No matter what happens with our food supply, your family will have great tasting foods.
As a nutritionist, I'm always on the lookout for ways to enhance our diets and make healthy eating a breeze. Dehydrating food is a fantastic technique to do just that!
Here are some of the incredible benefits, the perfect dehydrator option, and some easy steps to get started.
Why Should You Consider
Dehydrating?
Preserve Nutrients in Food: One of the most impressive aspects of dehydrating is how it helps retain the essential nutrients in your favorite foods. While juicing gives us high antioxidants, it also removes the precious fiber, dehydrating keeps the protein, fiber, and key
nutritional elements intact. Just remember to be mindful of the natural sugars – they remain concentrated, so portion control is key.
Extend Food Lifespan: By transforming your garden’s surplus into dehydrated delights, you'll have a stockpile of ingredients ready to turn into delicious meals
even during the colder months. Who knew you could be prepping for winter in the heart of summer?
Save Storage Space: Ever marveled at how much freezer space bags of raspberries can take up? With dehydrating, you can cut down on the space needed for storage. A jar of dehydrated raspberries holds
the magic of several bags, giving you more room for other goodies.
Reduce Food Waste: We've all been there – buying more fresh greens than we can consume before they wilt. Dehydrating is a fantastic solution to this problem. Those extra greens can be transformed into nutrient-packed powders,
reducing waste and adding a vibrant touch to your recipes.
Versatile and Travel-Friendly: Dehydrated snacks are not only space-efficient but also incredibly convenient for on-the-go adventures. Imagine crafting your own personalized trail mix, tailored to your taste and nutritional needs. Plus,
adding dehydrated fruits and greens to your smoothies takes your blending game to a whole new level.
