In our health-conscious society, canned foods are often dismissed as an unhealthy food choice.
But amidst the high-fructose canned fruits and fat laden canned chilli, there are
some good options that can be a healthy addition to your diet plan. Canned foods are a handy option for those times that fresh fruits and veggies aren't available or if you simply don't have time to run to the grocery store.
It's a misconception that canned fruits and vegetables are bereft of nutritional benefits but produce that's canned is usually picked at the height of its ripeness and canned within hours of picking. Fresh produce, on the other hand, may lose some of its nutritional benefits by the time it reaches your table. This means that canned fruits and veggies can many tines have more nutrients than their fresh versions.
When selecting canned foods, it's important to read the label. The biggest thing to keep an eye on is the sodium and sugar content. Selecting "reduced" or "less"sodium items as well as picking canned fruit that is packed in 100 percent fruit juice makes for a healthier food choice.
So to bump up your food options in your diet plan, stop overlooking the canned goods. Try adding some canned beans for extra protein and color to your meal. Canned fruit can jazz up your yogurt or hot cereal. And canned vegetables, fish and chicken can make a quick and easy casserole. Bon appétit!
