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Canned Beans
Provide plant protein that can be fat-free. Reduce sodium by rinsing whole beans under cold, running water. Check the label for at least 10% of the Daily Value of iron per serving and 3 grams of fiber per serving (about 10% of the recommended daily amount*).
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Canned Fruits
Help you get the recommended daily two cups of fruit.* Pick fruit packed in water or juice instead of heavy syrup and aim for those with 3 grams of fiber per serving (about 10% of the recommended daily amount*). Check the label for the least 10% of the Daily Value of vitamins A and C per serving.*
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Canned Vegetables
For nutrition and convenience, keep some cans on hand. Eat a colorful mix to get a variety of vitamins and minerals and aim for those with 3 grams of fiber per serving (about 10% of the recommended daily amount*). Choose "no salt added" or "less sodium" varieties if you're watching sodium.
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Pasta Sauce
Can provide vitamins and other nutrients, Choose tomato sauce over meat or creamy sauces to trim fat. Check the label for at least 10% of the Daily Value of vitamins A and C per serving. *Just a half-cup of tomato sauce gives you 20% of the recommended daily 2 1/2 cups of vegetables.*
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
*Recommended FDA nutrient Daily Values and USDA food amounts based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Canned Soups
Warming and satisfying, many soups fill you up without a lot of calories. Choose broth-based over creamy soups to trim fat. Look for lower-sodium or reduced-sodium types if you're watching sodium. Bean, barley and vegetables are some ingredients that may signal fiber.