Canned Veggies?

GreenEyedDork · April 2012

Hey people!
I live in a big family and we don't exactly buy a lot of fresh Veggies or fruit.
I know canned fruit has added sugars and what not.
But what about canned veggies?
Do they still give the nutrition fresh veggies do or are they a waist of time?

spngebobmyhero · April 2012

canned veggies are not your best option. They usually have a ton of sodium and many of the nutrients have been cooked out of them. Frozen is a great option if fresh isn't as accessible for you. Often times, frozen veggies were picked at a good time and have lots of good nutrients

LReneeWalker · April 2012

You can also rinse off the canned veggies or buy the no sodium canned veggies. Frozen is still better than the canned.

GreenEyedDork · April 2012

alright thanks I'll see to getting frozen

JadeRabbit08 · April 2012

Also canned vegetables taste like ...well they dont taste like the original vegetable just like the metal of the can., that would definately be the way to turn you off eating veggies for life.
If you can't get fresh go frozen. Living out in the country, maybe start growing your own as well?

You have been missing out on alot of great tasting food. I love trying new foods even if it ends up being something I am not crazy about. Be adventurous and have fun!

hvpooly · April 2012

I live on canned and frozen veggies. I rinse my canned veggies off really well. Not sure if it's doing anything. I don't like raw veggies and I can never seem to eat the fresh ones fast enough.

TheChocolatePrincess · April 2012

Canned veggies are full of sodium and they taste kinda crappy. Spring for the frozen ones. If you go to places like Aldi you can find larger bags at better prices. But I find them on sale a lot in my local chain grocery store too (usually 2 for $3). Don't buy the flavored ones because they are typically more expensive and still full of sodium and sugar.

Broccoli and corn and carrots usually come in the larger "family sized bags"....French Cut green beans go a long way too.

The only thing I will buy in a can is beets, corn, and beans and I use that for salads mostly.

Also, fresh kale, collards, turnip greens, cabbage, and carrots tend to be cost effective and more long lasting in the fridge. But, you have to like those veggies, and know what you are doing when you cook them (the good thing about kale is that it is fairly inexpensive and can be used to make smoothies, kale chips, and in veggie lasagnas).

A good kid friendly carrot recipe is to boil the carrots to taste in water, a teaspoon of honey and raisins. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon after. Goes well with baked chicken and a bag of carrots can be pretty cheap. Good luck!