Senior Home Care: Canned Foods Can Provide Many Needed Nutrients

By James Bennett | February 17, 2022 |

Canned Food Month came about in 1987 thanks to the Canned Food Information Council. Over the years, canned foods have experienced some negativity due to the use of salt to prevent spoilage. People also believe that heat processing the cans reduces the overall nutrition. None of this is true. Salt is used in some canned vegetables, but you can rinse the items before use to remove excess sodium. Studies have shown that people who routinely eat vegetables and fruits from cans get more calcium, fiber, and potassium than those who avoid canned items. Having senior home care services can help your mom with shopping and reading over labels before the cans are used.

Stop avoiding canned fruits and vegetables. Instead, you and her senior home care providers can learn how to shop for healthier options for your mom using these tips.

Aim for Low-Sodium Items

Senior Home Care Spartanburg SC – Senior Home Care: Canned Foods Can Provide Many Needed Nutrients

Look for low-sodium items when you’re shopping for cans. You’ll find canned tomatoes and vegetables often have low-sodium or no-salt versions. If you can’t locate any, make sure you rinse the vegetables and legumes in a strainer to remove excess salt.

Skip Brands That Add Sugar to Their Recipes

Canned soup companies often add sugar to their products to make them tastier. The sugar isn’t needed. Read labels and look to see if there is added sugar. If there is, find a different brand.

Always read the labels as the sugar turns up in unexpected places. Tomato and split pea soups are two of the most common canned soups with added sugar.

Purchase Fruit Canned in Fruit Juice Instead of Syrup

When you’re shopping for canned fruit, check to see if it’s packed in syrup or fruit juice. Skip anything that’s packed in syrup. You can save the fruit juice in ice cube trays to add to smoothies.

Stock Up on Beans

Dried beans take extra time to prepare. You have to soak them before you cook them. Save time by stocking up on canned beans. Get low-sodium versions. Canned beans are high in fiber and incredibly versatile. Use them in soups, stews, vegetable burgers, and salads. You can also mash them and use them in place of oils in dessert items.

How well does your mom do choosing and preparing meals each day? Many older adults find it challenging to prepare meals when arthritis pain affects the wrists and fingers. There’s a solution.

Talk to a senior home care specialist about meal preparation services. An expert in home care will go over pricing and services with you. Call our senior home care agency to get started.

Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26184294/

**If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Senior Home Care Services in Spartanburg SC, please contact the caring staff at Upstate Home Care Solutions today. Call (864) 527-0455.**

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James Bennett

Owner at Upsate Home Care Solutions

James Bennett is a native of Taylors, SC. A graduate of Riverside High School, he attended Clemson University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Packing Science. Upon graduation, he commenced on a career path in food manufacturing with Nestle Frozen Foods (1999 – 2008) and Country Fresh, Inc. (2008 – 2011). When James was only 12, his father, at the age of 37, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).With both an ailing father and a grandmother suffering from several medical conditions, James Bennett and his family were able to unify and provide their loved ones with the home care they needed. Their family structure and consistent schedule were key aspects in providing care. Unfortunately, not all families have the structure, resources, or flexibility to provide the home care their loved one desires. James understands the difficulties families and caregivers encounter while providing and caring for loved ones. A loving son, husband, and father who understands the need to help families, James created Upstate Home Health Care Solutions, LLC in 2011 to fill in the gap for families who need caring individuals to assist with a loved one’s home care needs.

• Greenville Chamber of Commerce Minority Business of the Year 2017
• Greenville Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Program participant 2017
• Greenville Chamber of Commerce MBA Excellence Award Recipient 2017
• Featured on the cover Upstate Business Journal June 2016
• Community Works Economic Impact Award 2016
• Board Member of Ten at the Top (TATT) and Fire Pit Ranch (FPR)
• Member of Upstate Senior Network, Greenville & Spartanburg Chapters
• Member of the Healthcare division of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Better Business Bureau
• Staff member of Palmetto Boys State sponsored by the American Legion
• Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.