Canned foods might be a good pantry staple, but certain foods can be dangerous to your health, especially when overconsumed.

Convenience might come at a steep price, as researchers identify specific preservatives and chemicals in canned goods that ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Sarita Harbour There’s been a recent noticeable resurgence in home canning, a method of preserving food that was once a staple in American households.

Canned foods are often the subject of debate when it comes to their nutritional value and health effects. Many believe they are less healthy than fresh foods, but that may not always be the case. In ...

You can thank Napoleon Bonaparte for turning canned food into a pantry staple. In a bid to keep his troops well-fed on the move, he offered a prize for a food preservation method, leading to the birth ...

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