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.
