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Canned
fruits and your health Canned fruits high
in vitamin A and related carotenes, such as grape, cherry, apple, tomato, carrots,
sweet potatoes, and pumpkin, protect the the body's cells and improve night vision.
Canned tomatoes have high levels of lycopene, which studies show to help prevent
prostate cancer. In fact, there are indicators showing lycopene is even more effective
when derived from canned or heated tomatoes rather than fresh. Canned salmon is
higher in calcium than fresh or frozen salmon. Research indicates the heating
process used to can foods actually makes fiber more soluble and easier for the
body to use. Nearly all canned fruits and vegetables are fat-free. Contrary
to popular belief, canned fruits and vegetables use no chemical preservatives,
but are preserved via natural heat methods. Vitamin contents of canned foods may
be even higher than the label indicates. Manufacturers are only required to put
the minimums on the label. Some canned carrots provide as much as 300% of the
Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin A. 
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