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We found out some news that you’re probably going to find very surprising… most people have a certain type of food in their pantry that nutritionists actually agree should be avoided at all costs because it is terrible for your health. And this goes for everyone, whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain weight or simply working to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Have you guessed what we’re talking about? The culprit is canned soup.
Most people would never think that soup can be too unhealthy for you, but the truth is that canned soup is quite different from homemade soup or even a fresh pre-made soup you can buy in most grocery stores.
Canned soup is extremely high in sodium, which helps to preserve the soup so it lasts a long time. Unfortunately, high sodium diets can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. And it isn’t just sodium you should look out for - canned soup can be high in fat and sugar as well.
Even the canned soup varieties that advertise that they are 100 calories or less per serving should be avoided, because what they lack in calories that might make up for in sodium and fats.
Instead of heating up a can of soup, next time opt for a home-cooked recipe. You can find slow cooker recipes for soup that require very little preparation work and result in a great-tasting, nutritious dish. You can find some of our favorite slow cooker soup recipes here.
