3 Canned Foods That Are the Best For Your Health — and 3 That Are the Absolute Worst

You can always buy vegetables fresh or frozen, but they aren't bad canned either. When it comes to the best foods to buy in a can, vegetables surely make the list, Gans said, as they're "canned at peak ripeness so it's still a nutritious option." Plus, "canned veggies are easy to store, and you never have to worry about them going 'bad' in your refrigerator if not consumed quickly upon purchase," she said. Just like legumes, choose the lowest-sodium option available.