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I’m Serious, Canned Foods Are Awesome
How to incorporate canned foods into nutritious, healthy, delicious meals
Whenever people talk about green eating, eating “clean,” or the like, there’s nearly always a condemnation of food that comes in cans. This is a pity, because canning, as a technology, was world-changing. And, it can still be a big help with some of the most serious challenges we face today, from climate change, to food waste, to obesity, to health.
I think that the reason so many people hate canned foods is that they’ve only been served awful ones. And, yeah, there’s some really gross, unhealthy, unpleasant to eat stuff that comes in cans. But, there’s a ton of canned foods that are delicious. Some, right out of the package, others with a bit of help. Stuff in cans is how I’m able to stock my boat with food that’s healthy and shelf-stable. It’s one of my secrets to avoiding the siren call of take-out on a braindead Wednesday night. You just need to know the best options and how to showcase them.
Reasons to Eat Canned Foods
I get it if you’re skeptical. After all, we’ve been sold an image of health and environmental stability that hinges on fresh, crisp, leafy, organic veggies acquired from fancy upscale markets or farmers who know our names.
