Canned soups are one of the most convenient meals, and many of them are low in calories, too. But canned soups have a couple big drawbacks: They’re often high in sodium, and the veggies and other ingredients are heavily processed and contain very little of the beneficial nutrients of fresh foods.
Instead, check out these flavorful and healthy five-ingredient soups:
References
American Heart Association. (2018). AHA salty six infographic.
American Heart Association. (2021). Saturated fat.
American Heart Association. (2017). What is clean eating? infographic.
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