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Canned foods you either love them or you hate them.
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We’re talking canned soups, fruits, pastas, and the like.
And for more on how to eat healthy, don’t miss7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.
You may increase your risk of heart disease.
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To assist with the preservation process, manufacturers add sodium to most canned foods.
It’s also added to enhance the flavor.
We also recommend these14 Best Low-Sodium Canned Soups for Heart Health, Approved by Dietitians.
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You may consume more nutrients.
You may increase your fiber intake.
How often do you make beans from scratch?
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How about buying a can of beans?
Your answer is probably “more frequently.”
And that’s a good thing.
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Fiber is essential for digestive health, and studies have even linked increased intake tosignificant weight loss.
You may be causing tissue damage.
To further help with preservation and flavor enhancement, oftentimes manufacturers will add sodium phosphate to canned soups.
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You’ll likely reduce your risk of foodborne illnesses.
Canning has been used as a food preservation method for centuriesas far back as the 1790s.
The process is to seal the food in cans and then heat treat it.
