Making the Case for Canned Tomatoes

Today’s consumers lead increasingly busy lifestyles that can oftentimes limit their intake of healthy, nutrient-rich foods. In fact, the US government’s 2015 dietary guidelines indicates that 9 out of 10 Americans fail to consume the recommended daily value of 2.5 cups of vegetables, which can adversely impact daily activities. According to research from the Illinois Institute of Technology shared at the 2016 Experimental Biology Conference, an easy and fast way to increase our daily fruit and vegetable intake is to incorporate canned foods, such as tomatoes, into our meals.

Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables?

Canned tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals and because they are picked, cooked and canned at the peak of their ripeness, they maintain superior freshness and nutrition all year round. Choosing this option can also help to reduce food waste because of the products’ extended shelf life.

Canned tomatoes are also sold in a variety of forms including whole, crushed, chopped and pureed, which saves both time and effort during meal preparation. In addition, different packaging sizes such as single-serve or family-size food cans, may encourage consumers to pay attention to portion control. As an added benefit, metal cans are 100% and infinitely recyclable.

So stock up on those cans, and enjoy the nutritious benefits of tomatoes at your own “can-venience!”

Read more information about the benefits of cans.