Health advice evolves with new research. Ditch these outdated rules and adopt science-backed insights for better living.
Old rule: Avoid processed foods Steering clear of biscuits, sweets, chips, and ready meals makes sense—they're packed with sugar and salt but short on essential vitamins and minerals.
New thinking: Prepackaged isn't always unhealthy
Canned tuna or a jar of beans? Not every packaged item is off-limits. Pair them with fresh veggies for a balanced meal. Canned or frozen vegetables match fresh ones nutritionally—and often retain more vitamins thanks to rapid post-harvest processing. Just check labels for added sugars, like in canned corn.
What are your go-to prepackaged favorites?
Read all 10 health rules
Find the other nine starting on page 38 in the November Santé issue.
