Canned Food News

Canned Food News: Canned Food Storage

Proper food storage ensures that your food is safe, fresh and full of its naturally occurring nutrients. Use this guide to help you store food safely and decide what food to keep or toss. The Deal on Food Dates Are all of the foods you have on hand at peak quality...

Canned Food News: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking With Canned Beans

Canned beans are a staple to keep in the pantry at all times. Pick your favorite variety and watch how easily and seamlessly this simple and inexpensive food can save your meal. From chili and soup, to burritos and rice dishes, canned beans know how to be the hero...

Canned Food News: Combating Canned Food Myths

You may have heard some things in the news about canned foods that portray them in a negative light. You also probably know that there are a lot of click-bait and illegitimate sources out there in today’s world. We’re here to set the record straight based on...

Canned Food News: Surprising Facts About Peaches

There is nothing like the juicy, sweet flavor of a perfectly ripe peach, whether that peach is fresh or canned. And peaches not only pack a flavorful punch, they also are packed with antioxidants and vitamins essential to good health. As a second-generation peach...

Canned Food News: Family-Friendly Game-Day Dips

Encouraging kids to eat their vegetables is a perpetual challenge of parenting. Fortunately, we now know that old tactics like “no dessert until you finish your dinner!” simply doesn’t work. Instead, practices like getting kids involved in the cooking process,...

Canned Food News: Fall In Love With Aquafaba

Did you know that every time you open a can of beans and drain off the liquid into the sink, you are throwing away a precious ingredient? Yes, that’s right! You are discarding aquafaba, which is literally bean water (aquafaba is Latin for “water” and “bean”). It...

Canned Food News: 4 Ways To Fuel With Canned Foods

With the holidays quickly approaching, the sooner you can get on track with fueling your body - the better! During this busy time of year leading up to Thanksgiving, canned foods can be your best friend in the kitchen. Canned vegetables and beans allow for quick...

Canned Food News: 4 Ways To Explore International Flavors

March is National Nutrition Month® and each year, the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics selects a theme to celebrate. This year’s theme is “Go Further With Food”, with the focus primarily on reducing food waste and choosing foods to keep our bodies strong and...

Canned Food News: Put Your Best Fork Forward

It’s 5:00 pm and OMG what am I going to feed these people? Been there, done that! How many times have you stood in the middle of the kitchen, stared at the clock; it’s dinner time and you’ve done nothing about it–including shop. Your first reaction might be to pull...

Canned Food News: Healthy Inspirations For The Best Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Celebrating our Latina Roots with Healthy Inspirations for the Best Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Ever! When entertaining, most Hispanic families gravitate to our most indulging family recipes. But as a dietitian, I try to sneak in a healthy twist whenever I can, without...