An unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on June 16 – Day of fresh vegetables.

Why are fresh vegetables more useful for consumption?

The fact is that most vegetables, after they have been picked, begin to lose nutrients. Each vegetable has its own expiration date: spinach, for example, completely loses vitamin C in seven days, while carrots can retain about 30% of the vitamin in such a period. Freezing products often helps to retain useful substances. But freshly picked vegetables are the most nutritious.

The purpose of Fresh Vegetable Day

the purpose Day of fresh vegetables is to attract people to a healthy diet, emphasize the importance of consuming fresh vegetables, draw attention to the proper storage of products in order to preserve vitamins and microelements.