Are Canned Tomatoes Ｍore Nutritious than Fresh Ｏnes?

One of the big misconceptions about fruits and vegetables is that "fresh is best," but that's more of a myth than a fact! Are canned tomatoes more nutritious than fresh ones and ERICAN shares the truth about canned foods. I bet you'll be surprised at some of the facts I share below.

 

One of the big misconceptions about fruits and vegetables is that "fresh is best," but that's more of a myth than a fact! Are canned tomatoes more nutritious than fresh ones and Freeze dried foodsshares the truth about canned foods. I bet you'll be surprised at some of the facts I share below.

Canned foods have a bad reputation in this country. There may have been a time when canning meant excess sodium and preservatives, or even unsafe chemicals in the canning process, but no longer! All forms of fruits and vegetables are suitable for your diet - fresh, frozen, dried and canned!

 

 

Tomatoes go to the farm in 6 hours

Isn't that amazing?! The process is so fast! And the faster your produce is canned, the less time it has to spend in the sun baking and shipping, which can lead to nutritional losses.
Since tomatoes are canned so soon after harvest, the nutrients are locked up in the jars. This means more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can benefit you and your family.

 

Tomatoes are steam peeled

While chemically peeling tomatoes was once popular, it is no longer the most popular choice. In fact, the industry standard is moving towards a near 100% steam peeling process.
The entire tomato is steamed and then the "picker" peels the skin off. Better yet, ...... steam peels without wasting food! The skins are used for tomato sauce and other products. With chemical peeling, the skin must be discarded.

 

 

Factory Manufacturer 340g Tomato Ketchup with Plastic Bottle

 

Canned tomatoes are cheaper

Since canned tomatoes are more nutritious than fresh tomatoes, it's best to stock up so you can always meet your vegetable quota!
Here's how I like to add canned tomatoes to my meals: low Fodmap tomato basil sauce, veggie lasagna, Portobello mushroom cap pizza.

 

Canned tomatoes are more nutritious

Yes, you read that right! Canned tomato products contain more of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant lycopene than fresh. Lycopene gives tomatoes their superfood status, so why not optimize it?!
Lycopene works by
Reducing inflammation
Reducing the risk of prostate cancer
Prevent heart disease
Protecting against sun damage
Maximize bone health

 

 

Now it's time to buy and store a bunch of tomatoes and ketchup for the New Year. Contact us for a quote and specific shipping information, and we'll serve you with integrity.