How will you celebrate National Canned Food Month? To celebrate this month, it is time to take stock of your food pantry.
National Canned Food Month
So when you’re thinking of fun ways to celebrate this month, think of some fun recipes to make from canned food. Since many of you think canned food isn’t good for you, the truth is there is a lot of nutrition. Not only is taking food from a can convenient, but you can also make some great meals.
In the first place, canned food can help you achieve your dietary goals. In reality, much of the food in a can are vegetables and beans.
Nutrition
Foods that come in a can may be as nutritious as fresh and frozen varieties. When you think about certain fruits, peaches in a can have a lot of nutrition. In addition, there are hundreds of cans with low sodium and sugar. Food found in a can is already cooked, therefore it doesn’t require any preservatives.
Availability
While certain fruits and vegetable can be found certain times of the year, that isn’t the case with fruits and vegetables in a can. If you want to make a pumpkin pie, it is easy to buy a can in the spring or summer months. You won’t have to wait until the fall.
In addition, many fruits from farms are available in cans.
Long Shelf Life
In other words, vegetables and fruit in a can have a long shelf life. You can keep fruits and vegetables for 1 – 2 years and meats and poultry products 2 -5 years.
When you think about fruit and vegetables in a can, they are ready anytime. You won’t have to worry about waste. If you don’t use the entire can, you can easily store the remainder in your refrigerator.
Convenience
So anytime you’re in the mood for soup, open a can and heat it up. With this in mind, it is easy to whip up a snack or meal anytime. Of course, there are so many choices of food available in a can. When thinking of stocking up, a few to keep in mind are:
- Soup
- Spaghetti and macaroni
- Sweet potato casserole
- Peas
- Corn
- Beans
- Anchovies
- Tomatoes – sauce and paste
- Sauces and gravy
- Pumpkin
- Peach
- Meats
Conclusion
To sum up, the Canned Food Alliance wants to spread the word for National Canned Food Month on how convenient and flavorful these foods can be. In conclusion, National Canned Food Month is the perfect time to stock up on healthy and delicious canned food products.
