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Do you think canned are healthy enough for the body. 
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Canned foods come in handy.  Remember when the coronavirus started?  Fresh food may be better, but often you cannot be picky.

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Due to our busy lifestyles,canned food has become enticing..With their long lifespan,inexpensive price tags,convenient cooking,canned food has become popular among so many people especially those that work long hours.But can you maintain a healthy diet and eat canned food??

The answer is maybe.The fact that foods are packaged in a can doesn't make them necessarily unhealthy. Its just that their are some things one needs to look out for before buying a canned food

Unlike fresh foods,canned foods are processed before being put in airtight containers to maximize their lifespan.Some canned foods retain minerals and vitamins after the processing.Vitamins A and C are destroyed during the processing.So,before buying canned foods,know the vitamins you are looking for.If its vitamin A and C,then I suggest you opt for fresh food produce.

Also,its not just about vitamins.Certain canned foods are lined with chemicals like Bisphenol-A(BPA).BPA has been linked to cancer.To be on a safer side,check the ingredients and make sure it is BPA free

Canned foods may also contain preservatives,sugar and sodium to give them long lifespan.If your goal is to eat clean,or you have some health problems that require you to eat less sugar or sodium,then some canned foods is off limit.Just check the ingredients before you buy them and make sure you can pronounce every preservative on that can.Ig their are preservatives ,words you can't pronounce on the can,its better to avoid it like a plaque.
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Well stated. I think the best bet for someone looiking out for more nutrients in food should be fresh food not can food. 
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Thanks for your explanation. I don't know this before. I had a thought that canned foods are always unhealthy. After reading your answer, it has changed my mind little. 
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as everyone's opinion on the matter may vary. Some people may believe that canned foods are healthy enough for the body, while others may believe that they are not as healthy as fresh foods. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether or not they think canned foods are healthy.
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Most of the company claimed that the product they sell in a can,especially tuna is healthy. I would believe in this one if there is proven evidence, but I think because it has preservative it won't be as healthy as fresh products anymore. I consume sometimes food in a can but not all the time. I like to eat and cook it especially the sardines. You can cooked sardines and add some fresh vegetable sin it. Eating alone would not be healthy, but rather adding some fresh ingredients would make it more tastier and healthier. Sometimes I can make pasta sardines, sandwhich sardines mixed with Mayonaise, tomato, and lettuce, sardine soup with veggies like broccoli, carrots, etc. Or can eat it straight from the can pair with hot steamed rice. Oh yum! I feel like eating it right now but, I don't have sardines in my cabin.
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I think the preservatives in them make them a bit unhealthy because it the sodium content that are can bring problems like high blood pressure
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Canned foods are not an adequate substitute for fresh foods and in some cases, may even be dangerous. Most cans are coated on the inside with a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is used in the production of a huge number of products and packaging, including food packaging and it has been found to Leach into foods, which means we end up consuming it.
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I personally think that canned goods are not healthy. It may contain lot if preservatives and sodium that can be harmful to our body. Although, i had to admit that it is very convenient and fast to prepare kind of food especially if I do not have the time cook a more healthier meal.
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I think as part of a healthy diet they are fine. They do contain nutrients and are incredibly convenient but they contain BPA which is the lining from metal cans which is not good for us.

Due to their long life they are great to store for times when we cannot get out for fresh food and food banks rely on them to feed the poor and needy but on a long term regular basis they are not good for the human body.
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I use to avoid canned food unless it is last sort of option. I was in 10th grade when i studied about botulism due to canned food, that fact went deep into my psyche. It says that, canned food lead to build up of a bacteria which causes botulism (food poisoning ) which could even cause death. So, A BIG NO FOR CANNED FOODS

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In our house, during our young age my mom used to buy canned meat, fish and beans so much. We were very familiar with those foods and never afforded to miss it. This was not until one day, we boought the canned fish and mom found some leg parts like those of a frog. Ever since I hate canned foods so much. I think the manufacturer was not keen during the preparation and packaging process. 
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Canned foods are good things to brought on a picnic or camping activities but not recommended to be a daily meal. It's preservatives can harm our liver and more. Canned foods can be delicious as well but still be careful on too much consumption of it
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In my opinion the process of preserving food through canning makes the food loose a lot of nutrients. Can foods in most cases contains preservatives which could be harmful to the body.  So I prefer fresh foods to canned foods. 
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Some canned foods retain minerals and vitamins after the processing.Vitamins A and C are destroyed during the processing.So,before buying canned foods,know the vitamins you are looking for.If its vitamin A and C,then I suggest you opt for fresh food produce.
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In my wealth of knowledge canned foods are good but it's depends on what type of food it is like you will not know if good or bad as long as it is in the can
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