Do you wonder about the nutritional value of canned or frozen fruits and veggies? Nutrients are more or less 'locked in' when produce is frozen or canned. Canned vegetables; however, can contain sodium. Look for options with little or no added fat, sugar or salt. Here are some tips:
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Substitute whole fresh fruit for fruit juices more often. While fruit juices have lots of vitamins and minerals, they contain very little fibre.
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Most frozen and canned foods are processed within hours of harvest, so their flavor and nutritional value are preserved - add them to your recipes.
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Canned foods are "cooked" prior to packaging, so most are recipe-ready.
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Frozen foods also require little preparation—washing and slicing may already be done.
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Select frozen and canned fruits and veggies that are low in sodium, fat and added sugar.
