7. Canned Foods
Most of us have a small stock of canned food kicking about in our cupboards but if you eat it on the regular, you might be harming your health. Though it’s great to open a can of something when you really don’t have time to cook, if you eat canned foods daily, you’ll be consuming extra sugars and preservatives and getting less nutritional value than you would if you ate the fresh equivalent.
Opting for fresh, rather than canned not only lets you swerve the toxic substances that may be lurking in cans, it acts as insurance against a number of chronic diseases – from cancer to heart disease and diabetes. Researchers at the University of Bonn found a correlation between an increased intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and improved health markers in multiple important areas, including a decreased likelihood of developing cancer, so if you ever needed a reason to get fresh, this has to be it!
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