{"id":4652,"date":"2026-07-27T02:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T02:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gizigo.id\/en\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2026-07-27T02:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T02:32:39","slug":"rd-tips-freezing-thawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizigo.id\/en\/rd-tips-freezing-thawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Registered Dietitian&#8217;s Guide to Freezing &amp; Thawing Your Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a clinical RD, I certainly know that freezing your favorite meal-prepped dishes is one of the best ways to lock in essential nutrients and save time during busy weeks. However, improper handling can ruin both texture and safety. Using the correct thawing method ensures your food remains delicious while keeping harmful bacteria at bay. To help you master the entire process from the freezer to your plate, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about freezing and thawing your meals safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"tips\" class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ef86e7-e4\"><strong><strong>Registered Dietitian on FREEZING Your Meals<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Freezing-Tips-for-Food.jpg?resize=800%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian Freezing Tips for Foods\" class=\"wp-image-3303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Freezing-Tips-for-Food.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Freezing-Tips-for-Food.jpg?resize=250%2C300&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Freezing-Tips-for-Food.jpg?resize=768%2C922&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freezing your food is a great way to increase an ingredient\u2019s shelf life, especially for perishable foods that can rot quickly, such as meat.<sup><strong><a href=\"#references\">1<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on what I\u2019ve studied as a Registered Dietitian, freezing meals helps you retain their vitamin and mineral contents. A study found that vitamin C, trans-b-carotene, and folic acid within frozen fruits and vegetables don\u2019t have any significant change compared to their fresh counterparts.<sup><strong><a href=\"#references\">2<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet, you can\u2019t just leave the ingredients forever in your freezer. Based on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/food-safety-charts\/cold-food-storage-charts\">the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<\/a><\/strong>, ideally, you can freeze beef, lamb, and pork for 12 months. For chicken, turkey, or other poultry meats for 9-12 months. This duration assumes you put them in a freezer at 0\u00b0F (-18\u00b0C) or below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some general tips when trying to freeze your food:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your freezer is at an appropriate temperature (0\u00b0F or lower).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide your foods according to your portion. Ideally, you\u2019d want to reheat and prepare your meals without thawing too much.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the ingredients or premade meal inside an airtight ziplock bag or food container. Try to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let premade food cool at room temperature before putting them inside your freezer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blanch vegetables first before freezing them. This process preserves their color by deactivating the enzyme that causes them to turn brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can freeze fruits directly without processing them first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_03795c-99\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_03795c-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_03795c-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"tips\" class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_03795c-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_03795c-99\"><strong><strong>Registered Dietitian on THAWING Your Meals<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Registered Dietitian, I must first remind you that bacteria can\u2019t survive at a freezing temperature (0\u00b0C or lower). However, they certainly still exist within the food. When the temperature goes up, there\u2019s a chance that some remaining bacteria can reproduce again. That\u2019s why it\u2019s better to avoid thawing food by leaving it at room temperature or soaking it in hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"thawing\">Generally, there are three defrosting or thawing methods considered safe for health:<sup><strong><a href=\"#references\">3<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> <sup><strong><a href=\"#references\">4<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Methods-for-Safety.jpg?resize=546%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Safe Thawing Methods for Frozen Foods\" class=\"wp-image-3305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Methods-for-Safety.jpg?resize=546%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 546w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Methods-for-Safety.jpg?resize=160%2C300&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Methods-for-Safety.jpg?resize=768%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Methods-for-Safety.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_839efd-bb\"><strong><strong>1. Refrigerator Thawing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You move the food from the freezer to the fridge, then let it thaw slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_698e46-e2\"><strong><strong>The Downside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bigger the food\u2019s size, the longer it takes to thaw completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some parts of the meal may not thaw evenly. This depends on how you place it inside the fridge. The front side (where you open your fridge) will thaw quicker than the back. The top-most drawer also thaws your food faster than the bottom-most one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d21125-22\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d21125-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d21125-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_d21125-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d21125-22\"><strong><strong>The Upside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can refreeze the thawed food directly without cooking it first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_ec7112-ec\"><strong>2. Cold Water \/ Running Water Thawing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put the frozen food in a bowl, then run cold water (70\u00b0F or lower) over it. Change the water in the bowl every 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_74e9a1-42\"><strong><strong>The Downside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The water flow should be strong enough to wash the ice away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The container must be airtight to prevent bacterial microorganisms from entering the food. The washing bowl should also be clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to refreeze the food, you need to cook it first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_11adaf-79\"><strong><strong>The Upside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The food thaws quicker than the refrigerator thawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_1b5bf8-bf\"><strong><strong>3. Microwave Thawing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You place the frozen food inside a microwave, then let it heat the food directly.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_308ef1-eb\"><strong><strong>The Downside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must cook the food immediately because the bacteria can grow at microwave temperature (danger zone of 40\u00b0-140\u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some parts of the meal may not cook evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to refreeze the food, you need to cook it first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_f584a4-d7\"><strong><strong>The Upside:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can thaw your food quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_cc60a2-54\"><strong>General Tips on Thawing Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Tips-for-Frozen-Meals.jpg?resize=800%2C850&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registered Dietitian Thawing Tips for Frozen Meals\" class=\"wp-image-3306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Tips-for-Frozen-Meals.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Tips-for-Frozen-Meals.jpg?resize=282%2C300&amp;ssl=1 282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gizigo.id\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/04\/Infographic-Thawing-Tips-for-Frozen-Meals.jpg?resize=768%2C816&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from which method you\u2019ll choose to thaw your food, I have some tips for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can actually cook a frozen meal directly without thawing. However, it takes a longer time. Size also matters as a big chunk of meat may cook unevenly. The outside is done, but the inside is still raw. The longer you cook it, the drier the texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you thaw the food thoroughly before cooking them. Check whether there is any ice crystal left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s inadvisable to refreeze thawed food. With each freezing-thawing cycle, the bacteria inside keeps growing, so the quality of the food will drop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid refreezing often, preparing your frozen meals in a ready-to-eat portion is recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_d6a04e-28\"><strong>Avoiding Cross-Contamination when Thawing Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store raw and cooked food in separate positions (not piling them up in the freezer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thaw the raw foods in the bottom-most fridge drawer, thus minimizing the microbial activity before you cook them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an airtight container or plastic to freeze the meal and close it properly. When thawing, place it on a tray so the water won\u2019t drip onto other foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"references\" class=\"kt-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4652_44bf44-5d\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ismail, R. A., Al-Obaidi, D. A., &amp; Salom, F. K. (2016). Influence of best thawing method to reduce microbial load in red meats. <em>The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine<\/em>, <em>40<\/em>(1), 157-160.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Li, L., Pegg, R. B., Eitenmiller, R. R., Chun, J. Y., &amp; Kerrihard, A. L. (2017). Selected nutrient analyses of fresh, fresh-stored, and frozen fruits and vegetables. <em>Journal of Food Composition and Analysis<\/em>, <em>59<\/em>, 8-17.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/big-thaw-safe-defrosting-methods\">https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/big-thaw-safe-defrosting-methods<\/a> Accesssed May 11, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/document\/defrosting.pdf\">https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/document\/defrosting.pdf<\/a> Accessed May 11, 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"ads\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a clinical RD, I certainly know that freezing your favorite meal-prepped dishes is one of the best ways to lock in essential nutrients and save time during busy weeks. 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