In a recent U.S Study, it was found that people who eat canned fruits and vegetables may lead a healthier diet in life compared to those people who do not consume canned goods. Is that even possible?
A team of researchers conducted a study from 2001-2010 data collected from about 42,000 American kids and adults. The survey focused on their diet intake and quality of food. The over-all consumption relied on a diet of whole grains, dairy, protein, seafood, and foods with sugar, salt and empty calories.
The results were outstanding. Adults who consumed canned vegetables and fruits had an average diet quality score of 49 (100 being the highest, 0 the lowest). The opposite group who did not consume canned goods scored 47.4 only.
And for children, the former scored 45.8 and the latter 43.3.
There is an average of a two point difference between the two groups.
Although there is one disadvantage, the group that consumes canned vegetables and fruits do consume more calories and sugar.
Eleven percent of this group consumed canned goods almost every day. Conclusively, they had higher nutritional scores as well as calories and fat.
In a study, reported from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a statement was released by Marjorie Freedman:
It makes sense that those who consume canned fruits and vegetables - most likely in conjunction with other types of fruits and vegetables - would have higher intake of certain nutrients and higher quality diets.
The study was not meant to indicate whether canned foods are healthier than the fresher, frozen and raw options. The study was initially started to see what Americans consumed more - packaged or non-packaged food.
Loren Ptomey from the University of Kansas Medical Center stresses:
What this study is saying is that by consuming canned fruits and vegetables you may increase the total amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. It is in no way implying that canned is better for you than fresh or frozen
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