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Canned Veggies are Good For You
If there is one thing that Margaret Holmes knows, it’s the wholesome goodness of fruits and vegetables. Gosh, we’ve been in the business of supplying good food to great people since 1838.
Over time, how we get our great fruits and veggies to you has changed, including canning processes and shipping methods. But some things have not; our commitment to quality and convenience. And this quality and convenience is something that you’re sure to get in each and every can of our products. Whether its super-fresh green beans that are washed, canned and cooked for your consumption all in the same day, or the cream of the crop peaches we prepare for you, our priority still lies in giving you the best.
We do this because we know you’re busy and concerned about providing the best nutritionally sound food for your family and we provide both. That’s why all of our canned products are already cooked, all you have to do is heat them up, either on the stove or in the microwave. And you’re worried about nutritional values in canned foods? Why? According to a 2007 published report that was commissioned by the canned food industry, canned foods are just as healthy, if not more so, than “fresh” ones.
According to Dr. Christine M. Bruhn, “…people need to be encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables, whether they be fresh, frozen, or canned—whatever form best fits their lifestyle and their pocketbook.“Her review highlighted cases in which canned or frozen vegetables seem to be nutritionally superior to fresh, including the case of tomatoes and lycopene.According to one study included in the review, tomato paste has more than six times the lycopene of fresh tomatoes.
Another study from the late 1990s suggested that vegetables such as green beans and spinach lose about 75% of their vitamin C after being stored in the refrigerator for a week.“The research suggested that the canned or frozen versions of these vegetables may be more nutritious than their fresh counterparts that have been stored for many days,” says Bruhn.
To learn more about the benefits of canned fruits and vegetables, check out the story at WebMD’s website.
And if you have any questions about our products or where to find them, email us here.
