Monday Message - Canned Foods

Did you know that there are over 1500 varieties of canned foods available for purchase?  From a 6 ounce can of bamboo shoots to a 6 lb can of pineapple tidbits canned foods are widely available and out of the 1500 varieties found in local food stores there are quite a few healthy versions....afterall, most of them are fruits and vegetables! 

Kids Eat Right has put together an article on Canned Foods for the message this week.


Looking for more info?  Here are some of my tips!

• Choose canned fruits that are packed in water or juice whenever possible, we do not gain any nutrition from the added sugars in syrups.
• Rinse vegetables or legumes in a colander as soon  as they come out of the can to get rid of any excess sodium used to packaging.
• Canned fruit is packed at the peak of freshness so it is quite nutritious!
• The variety of canned vegetables available in the stores are much much greater than the availability of fresh veggies. 
• Look for new fruits and veggies.
• Double check that the canned meat you choose is NOT packed in oil.  Choose water packed meats.
• Look for low sodium versions of many canned foods.
• Stay away from canned SPAM!

Interested in Home Canning?  Check out this Link for more information: How to Can at Home

Try a new vegetable or fruit in can this week!