You need to really be careful when it comes to buying meat from a can. Take corned beef, for example. It doesn’t get its name because it contains any corn; it has to do with the corn-sized salt crystals used to preserve it. This results in extreme amounts of sodium. It should also be mentioned that the kind of corned beef that comes in a can is not the same as the variety you’ll find at the deli counter, which is made from brisket. Instead, it is made of cuts of meat that wouldn’t pass muster if grocery stores tried to sell at the deli counter. Also be aware that like other processed meats including sausage, bacon, and pepperoni, corned beef contains nutrients, which have been linked to cancer.
Tuna
When it comes to canned foods, Tuna is yet another staple. Although it is packed with protein and low in calories, not all tuna is created equal. Although albacore and white tuna might be of higher quality in terms of the type of filet, they contain amounts of mercury that can be potentially dangerous if consumed too often. In fact, if you opt for this, the FDA recommends not eating it more than three times a month. Although mercury is something that naturally occurs in the air, soil, and in the water, it can be toxic for all our organs and have an adverse effect on our immune and nervous systems. Canned light tuna contains only ⅓ the same amount of mercury as albacore and white tuna, but it should also be eaten only in moderation.
