Canned foods are convenient, affordable, and can be just as nutritious as fresh options. People who eat them regularly may get more nutrients overall and develop healthier eating habits, so it's worth stocking a few canned foods in your pantry.

1. Canned Beans

Keeping canned beans on hand can make it easy to incorporate this nutritious food into your meals, as consuming beans can support heart health, digestion, and weight management. Canned beans are a rich source of:

Protein

Iron

Fiber

Magnesium

Potassium

Zinc

Folate

Since canned beans can be high in sodium, consider draining and rinsing them before use to reduce the sodium content by up to 40%, or opt for a low-sodium variety. Some healthy types of canned beans include:

Black

Pinto

Kidney

Navy

Lima

Garbanzo

Red

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