Are dried veggies good for your body and why ?!
Answers:
Absolutely, dehydrating retains almost 100% of the nutrients. It is one of the best forms of food preservation. It's concentrated, giving it a higher nutrient density than most foods. And the salt and fat content is reduced.
Here is a good article on the subject. There are also videos on the site showing you how to dehydrate. It looks pretty easy and a good idea during this economy.
http://www.theselfrelianthome.com/articles/99/why-should-you-dehydrate-your-food
Definitely not preferred option when fresh vegetables are available. In Mediterranean countries and Japan they do it because they need to preserve what is grown for a limited season need to be used throughout the year. That is why grape leaves and lemon are salted and preserved by these people.
I have seen the North eastern Asian Indians sun dry banana and using it.
Fresh veg is bettr than dried one