National Canned Food Month – 10 Myths to Ignore Regarding Canned Foods
Canned food gets a bad rap sometimes. While some of it doesn’t provide the best nutrition for older adults, others are perfectly fine. February is National Canned Food Month. Learn more about some of the common myths and realities regarding canned foods.
Home Care Services in Glenolden PA: National Canned Food Month
#1 – Canned Foods Are High in Sodium
Some canned foods are high in sodium, but you can shop for low-sodium items. Learn to read labels. Look at the sodium content before you purchase an item. Remember that the sodium content on that container may change if you’re using the items as one ingredient in something else.
For example, a can of low-sodium kidney beans has approximately 400 mg of sodium per half-cup. If you’re using those beans in a pot of minestrone soup, the sodium intake will be even lower. If you drain and rinse the beans, you remove some of the sodium.
#2 – Metal or Plastic Within the Cans is Dangerous
Cans are not dangerous. Many manufacturers use non-BPA linings within cans, so there’s no need to worry. The danger comes if your parents cook the food within the metal container. That could cause the plastic lining to melt into the food. Make sure your parents remove the food from the can into a pan or bowl before heating.
#3 – A Dented Can Means the Food is Bad
Dented cans occur when the can is dropped or hit against another item. That does not mean that the food inside is unsafe. If the dent has allowed a crack that’s opened and allowed air inside, that’s when the food is not safe to eat. Otherwise, a dented can is not an issue.
#4 – Canned Food Contains Fewer Nutrients
Processing a fruit or vegetable can take away some nutrients. With canned foods, the items are often processed immediately after harvesting, so there’s less nutrient loss. Plus, canned foods can have added nutrients that boost the nutritional content. Tomatoes are an example of this. Lycopene is often added, which boosts their nutritional value.
There’s another thing to consider in terms of the nutritional value of canned foods. It stores longer, so your parents can store foods for years and still have them be safe. When the power goes out, they have foods they can eat straight out of the can without having to heat it.
Home care services are one of the best ways to make sure your parents eat well. With a caregiver helping them plan menus, shop for groceries and household supplies, and prepare their meals, you have peace of mind that they’re eating well. Make arrangements with a home care agency today.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care Services in Glenolden, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care.
Call today: (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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