That's right, that's why Americans are obese! Sugar, fat and salt! We eat WAY too many prepared foods. We try to limit them at our house. I certainly try to never use canned fruits or vegetables (although I do use canned beans and peas on occasion). If I can't get fresh, then I use frozen.

A friend of mine is a dietitian who used to work for General Foods. She told me that when vegetables are locally out of season, frozen is actually preferable. She said that by the time it gets shipped from wherever it's grown to your grocer's warehouse and then to the stores, you're better off buying frozen, which is usually picked and frozen directly.