Canned food has long been a staple in pantries of households across the world. But it’s not always the best choice for our health or the environment.
To begin with, many canned foods contain high levels of sodium and other artificial ingredients. These are added to help preserve the food during transport and storage, but these additives can significantly raise your risk of hypertension and other medical conditions. In addition, many canned foods contain unhealthy levels of sugar, fat and calories, making them a poor choice for those who are trying to eat a healthy diet.
Furthermore, most canned foods are processed using a process called thermal processing which is energy intensive and produces a lot of carbon dioxide emissions.
This process also removes much of the nutrient content from the food which can have a negative impact on our health if we rely heavily on them as part of our diet.
Finally, when we buy canned food we are contributing to an unsustainable cycle of production and consumption where resources are wasted in order to create packaging that will eventually end up in landfills or other polluting sites. This not only has negative environmental implications but also contributes to climate change due to the high levels of carbon dioxide emissions associated with it.
Conclusion:
Canned food may seem like an easy option for convenient meals and snacks, but it’s important to consider the environmental and health implications before buying it. High levels of sodium, sugar, fat, calories as well as energy-intensive processing methods make canned food an unhealthy and unsustainable choice that should be avoided where possible.