Best of the Breakfast and Bakery Aisles
1. Best Cereal: Post Shredded Wheat
One ingredient: whole wheat.
Per cup: 170 calories, 6 grams (g) protein, 40 g carbs (6 g fiber), 1 g fat
2. Best Instant Oatmeal: Quaker Weight Control Banana Bread Oatmeal
Simple to make - at home or work.
Per packet: 160 calories, 7 g protein, 29 g carbs (6 g fiber), 3 g fat
3. Best Hot Cereal: Arrowhead Mills Steel Cut Oats
It takes longer to cook than the instant version, but minimal processing of the oats means more fiber.
Per 1/4 cup: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 27 g carbs (8 g fiber), 3 g fat
4. Best Breakfast Bar: South Beach Living High Protein Peanut Butter Cereal Bar
A quick fix when you're short on time.
Per bar: 140 calories, 10 g protein, 15 g carbs (3 g fiber), 5 g fat
5. Best Syrup: Smucker's Sugar Free
We prefer true maple syrup, of course (just don't use too much), but this sugar-free version tastes like the real thing.
Per ? cup: 20 calories, 8 g carbs
6. Best Loaf Bread: Arnold Natural 100% Whole Wheat
Reminder: Always choose 100 percent whole-grain products.
Per slice: 90 calories, 3 g protein, 16 g carbs (3 g fiber), 1.5 g fat
7. Best Burger Bun: Arnold Select Wheat Sandwich Rolls
A better burger starts with a better bun.
Per roll: 150 calories, 6 g protein, 29 g carbs (2 g fiber), 2 g fat
8. Best Bagel: Thomas' Hearty Grains Whole Wheat Bagel
Packed with more fiber than three traditional bagels.
Per bagel: 270 calories, 12 g protein, 55 g carbs (8 g fiber), 2 g fat
9. Best English Muffin: Thomas' Oatmeal & Honey English Muffins
Surprising tip: Spreading this muffin with a pat of butter - instead of jelly - will lower its glycemic index.
Per muffin: 130 calories, 5 g protein, 25 g carbs (2 g fiber), 1 g fat
10. Best Tortilla: MexAmerica 100% Whole Wheat
Top with refried beans and shredded cheese. Bake at 400?F until melty.
Per tortilla: 210 calories, 5 g fiber
11. Best Pita: Thomas' Sahara Pita Pockets, 100% Whole Wheat
To make chips, coat with olive oil and bake at 400?F until crisp.
Per pita: 140 calories, 4 g fiber
12. Best Pizza Crust: Boboli 100% Whole Wheat
Top with #20, #82, and sliced tomatoes. Bake at 450?F for 12 to 15 minutes. Then drizzle with olive oil and top with basil.
Per shell: 150 calories, 27 g carbs (5 g fiber)
13. Best Pasta: Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Blend Spaghetti
This has none of the gritty texture or unappealing flavor that you get with most whole wheat pastas.
Per ? cup (dry): 180 calories, 7 g protein, 6 g fiber
14. Best Quick-Cooking Rice: Uncle Ben's Fast & Natural Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice
100 percent whole grain rice - and that's all.
Per 1 cup cooked: 170 calories, 4 g protein, 36 g carbs (2 g fiber), 1 g fat
15. Best Flour: King Arthur 100% Whole Wheat
If you choose whole wheat bread, why not use the same kind of flour?
Per ? cup: 110 calories, 21 g carbs (4 g fiber)
16. Best Grain: Arrowhead Mills Organic Quinoa
For more than 10 tasty quinoa recipes, go to MensHealth.com/quinoa
Per 1/3 cup: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 30 g carbs (3 g fiber), 2.5 g fat
Best of the Dairy Case
17. Best Milk: Organic Valley Reduced Fat
Great for any time you want a shot of muscle-building protein.
Per cup: 130 calories, 8 g protein, 12 g carbs, 5 g fat
18. Best Chocolate Milk: Organic Valley Reduced Fat
Best right after an intense workout, when the extra sugar will replenish your muscles' fuel stores.
Per cup: 170 calories, 8 g protein, 24 g carbs (1 g fiber), 5 g fat
19. Best Snacking Cheese: Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Original
Individually packaged so it stays fresh.
Per piece: 70 calories, 5 g protein, 0 g carbs, 6 g fat
20. Best Shredded Cheese: Kraft 2% Mozzarella
Top #9 with #96, then add this cheese. Bake at 400?F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Per oz: 70 calories, 8 g protein, 1 g carbs, 4 g fat
21. Best Sliced Cheese: Sargento Deli Style Aged Swiss
This nutty, full-flavored cheese makes any sandwich taste better.
Per slice: 70 calories, 5 g protein, 0 g carbs, 5 g fat
22. Best Cottage Cheese: Friendship
Packed with protein, with half the carbs of other brands. Perfect as a pre-bed snack.
Per ? cup: 110 calories, 15 g protein, 3 g carbs , 5 g fat
23. Best Cream Cheese: Kraft Philadelphia Light
Make flavored spreads by adding fresh blueberries, or chopped olives and sun-dried tomatoes, to softened cream cheese.
Per 2 Tbsp: 70 calories, 2 g protein, 2 g carbs, 5 g fat
24. Best All-purpose Cheese: Cypress Grove Chevre
Crumble on hot pasta tossed with pesto, or try it as a snack with a ripe pear.
Per oz: 70 calories, 4 g protein, 6 g fat
25. Best Secret Topping: Vermont Butter and Cheese Co. Cr?me Fra?che
Try this milder alternative to sour cream on your next baked potato or bowl of chili.
Per oz: 110 calories, 11 g fat
26. Best Plain Yogurt: ***e Total
Mix four parts yogurt with one part sriracha (#90) and a handful of chopped scallions for a spicy-cool sauce to drizzle over grilled lamb or chicken.
Per cup: 300 calories, 15 g protein, 7 g carbs, 23 g fat
27. Best Flavored Yogurt: ***e with Honey
The honey isn't an empty-calorie sweetener; it provides a healthy dose of powerful antioxidants.
Per cup: 250 calories, 8 g protein, 28 g carbs, 12 g fat
28. Best Kefir: Lifeway Lowfat Blueberry
Think of this fermented milk product as liquid yogurt. It's packed with protein as well as "good" bacteria.
Per cup: 174 calories, 14 g protein, 25 g carbs (3 g fiber), 2 g fat
29. Best Eggs: Eggland's Best
Each egg contains 100 milligrams of heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
Per egg: 70 calories, 6 g protein, 0 g carbs, 4 g fat
30. Best Butter: Lurpak
This Danish import is more expensive than domestic brands, but you can taste the difference. Look for it in the gourmet dairy section.
Per Tbsp: 100 calories, 11 g fat
31. Best Sour Cream: Breakstone All Natural
Go for the richer tasting, full-fat variety. Sure, it has a few more calories than the low-fat kind, but how much are you going to eat?
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 calories, 5 g fat
Best of the Beverage and Snack Aisle
32. Best Flavored Water: Aquafina FlavorSplash Grape
When you want a sweet drink without the sugar.
No calories - it's artificially sweetened
33. Best Sports Drink: Accelerade
Unlike many other sports drinks, it contains protein, which not only helps build muscle but may also speed rehydration.
Per cup: 80 calories, 4 g protein, 15 g carbs, 0 g fat
34. Best Orange Juice: Tropicana
Grab-n-Go with Calcium and Vitamin DThe small container keeps the juice fresh and makes it easy to down on the run.
Per 8-oz carton: 110 calories, 26 g carbs
35. Best Fruit Juice: R.W. Knudsen Family Just Blueberry
Take it like medicine: Just 2 ounces a day will give you an antioxidant boost without the sugar overload.
Per 8 oz: 100 calories, 24 g carbs
36. Best Vegetable Juice: Low Sodium V8
Great for traveling, since vegetables are hard to come by in an airport.
Per 8 oz: 50 calories, 2 g protein, 10 g carbs (2 g fiber), 0 g fat
37. Best Bottled Tea: Honest Tea Green Dragon
We found this to have the highest antioxidant content of any commercial green tea we tested.
Per 8 oz: 30 calories, 8 g carbs
38. Best Bag Tea: Stash Premium Green Tea
A USDA analysis found that Stash products had higher levels of antioxidants than several other popular brands.
No calories
39. Best bagged Herbal Tea: Stash Premium Peppermint
A caffeine-free yet refreshing brew.
No calories
40. Best Coffee: Illy Espresso Coffee (Medium Grind)
As deep and rich as store-bought coffee gets. Plus, the grounds work great mixed with chili powder and smoked paprika, and rubbed on steak.
No calories
41. Best Bottled Coffee Drink: Starbucks Doubleshot Light
Many coffee drinks have as much sugar and as many calories as regular soda. Not this stuff.
Per can: 70 calories, 6 g carbs, 4 g fat
42. Best Hot Chocolate: Bellagio Sipping Chocolate
Made with 100 percent cocoa powder, which is why each cup is packed with fiber.
Per oz: 90 calories, 3 g protein, 22 g carbs (6 g fiber), 1 g fat
43. Best Beer: Guinness Draught
There may be better-tasting beers out there, but do any of them have fewer calories than this Irish stout? So far, we haven't found one.
Per bottle: 125 calories
44. Best Light Beer: Amstel Light
Smooth, but doesn't taste watery like most light beers.
Per bottle: 95 calories
45. Best Red Wine Under $20: Tenuta di Arceno Prima-Voce 2004, Italy
It's known as a supertuscan - a fusion of Italian and French wine - making. Expect black cherry, dark chocolate, and exotic spice flavors, and a powerful but silky finish.
Per 4-oz glass: about 100 calories
46. Best White Wine Under $20: Montes Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Chile
Zesty lime and pink grapefruit notes lend the acidity that goes perfectly with summer foods.
Per 4-oz glass: about 90 calories
47. Best Dessert Wine: Symington's Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2001, Portugal
Great for special occasions. Pair it with dark chocolate.
Per 3.5-oz glass: about 150 calories
48. Best Pretzel: Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided Twists
A nice touch of sweetness.
Per 8 pretzels: 110 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbs (1 g fiber), 1 g fat
49. Best Potato Chip: Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Chips, Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
The perfect balance of salt, spice, and big potato crunch.
Per oz: 150 calories, 2 g protein, 16 g carbs (2 g fiber), 9 g fat
50. Best Tortilla Chip: Garden of Eatin' Black Bean
They not only taste great, but they're packed with fiber.
Per oz: 140 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbs (4 g fiber), 7 g fat
51. Best Cracker: Triscuit Original
One of our perennial picks.
Per 6 crackers: 120 calories, 3 g protein, 19 g carbs (3 g fiber), 4.5 g fat
52. Best Popcorn: Smart Balance Light Butter
Free of trans fats but still with plenty of buttery flavor. Add a dash of #108 to make it even better.
Per package: 120 calories, 18 g carbs (4 g fiber)
53. Best Beef Jerky: Bridgford
Tender, smoky, and not saturated in sugar.
Per ounce: 60 calories, 8 g protein, 5 g carbs, 0.5 g fat
54. Best Mixed Nuts: Planters NUT-rition Heart Healthy Mix
Loaded with good fats.
Per 27 nuts: 170 calories, 6 g protein, 5 g carbs (3 g fiber), 16 g fat
55. Best Almonds: Blue Diamond Smokehouse
Great smoky taste.
Per 28 nuts: 170 calories, 6 g protein, 5 g carbs (3 g fiber), 16 g fat
56. Best Flavored Nuts: Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds Dark Chocolate
Each bite is reminiscent of a Hershey bar with almonds, but without all the sugar.
Per ounce: 150 calories, 6 g protein, 6 g carbs (3 g fiber), 13 g fat
57. Best Nut Alternative: Hapi Hot Wasabi Peas
Has an addictive kick.
Per ? cup: 130 calories, 5 g protein, 19 g carbs (1 g fiber), 4 g fat
58. Best Chocolate Bar: Chocolove Strong Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
Most dark-chocolate bars scare off milk chocolate devotees. This one converts them.
Per 1/3 bar: 160 calories, 3 g protein, 15 g carbs (4 g fiber), 12 g fat
59. Best Cookie: Late July Organic Vanilla Bean with Green Tea
Like an Oreo - only it tastes fresher.
Per 2 cookies: 110 calories, 1 g protein, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber), 5 g fat
60. Best Dried Fruit: Welch's Berry Medley
Almost passes for candy, but every handful is loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants. Just don't eat the whole bag.
Per ? cup: 135 calories, 32 g carbs (1 g fiber)
61. Best Trail Mix: Planters Trail Mix Berry, Nut, and Chocolate
A smart substitute for a candy bar.
Per 3 Tbsp: 120 calories, 2 g protein, 18 g carbs (1 g fiber), 5 g fat
62. Best Energy Bar: L?rabar Apple Pie
Fantastic flavor with just six ingredients: dates, walnuts, apples, almonds, raisins, and cinnamon.
Per bar: 180 calories, 4 g protein, 23 g carbs (4 g fiber), 10 g fat
63. Best Protein Powder: Nitrean Vanilla Whey-Casein Blend
Tastes better than any powder we've tried.
Per 30-gram scoop: 110 calories, 24 g protein, less than 2 g carbs, 1 g fat
Best of the Freezer Aisle
64. Best Beef Entr?e: Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Steak Tips Portabello
Makes a great snack. But for dinner, you'll need more than one to fill you up.
Per serving: 180 calories, 15 g protein, 13 g carbs
65. Best Chicken Entr?e: Marie Callender's Grilled Chicken Breast
Statistically, this is what to look for in a frozen dinner.
Per serving: 450 calories, 33 g protein, 39 g carbs (4 g fiber), 17 g fat
66. Best Turkey Entr?e: Marie Callender's Honey Roasted Turkey
Surprisingly high in belly-filling fiber.
Per serving: 320 calories, 25 g protein, 31 g carbs (8 g fiber), 10 g fat
67. Best Frozen Pasta: Bertolli Roasted Chicken and Linguine
This pasta meal isn't overloaded with carbs.
Per serving: 410 calories, 25 g protein, 41 g carbs (4 g fiber), 17 g fat
68. Best Microwave Pizza: South Beach Diet Pepperoni Pizza
The easy winner in its category.
Per pizza: 350 calories, 31 g protein, 36 g carbs (9 g fiber), 12 g fat
69. Best Frozen Snack: Lean Pockets Mexican Style Three Cheese & Chicken Quesadilla
A fast snack: Just nuke and eat.
Per pocket: 260 calories, 13 g protein, 34 g carbs
70. Best Frozen Burrito: Amy's Cheddar Cheese, Beans & Rice
Improve its nutritional value - without catapulting calories - by topping with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and #89.
Per burrito: 300 calories, 11 g protein, 43 g carbs (6 g fiber), 9 g fat
71. Best Pizza: Palermo's Primo Thin Ultra-Thin Crust Pizza Special Edition Pepperoni
Far better than doughier brands.
Per 1/3 pizza: 380 calories, 18 g protein, 24 g carbs
72. Best Frozen Vegetable: Birds Eye Garden Peas
Quickest soup ever: Briefly simmer the peas with two cups of #107 and half a cup of cream. Puree in a blender and serve.
Per 2/3 cup: 70 calories, 12 g carbs (4 g fiber)
73. Best Frozen Fruit: Dole Wildly Nutritious Mixed Berries
Simmer a cup of berries with a splash of #122. Serve the warm berry sauce over vanilla ice cream.
Per cup: 70 calories, 17 g carbs (5 g fiber)
74. Best Waffle: Van's All-Natural Belgian 7-Grain
We found this in the health food freezer. And while we wouldn't have stocked it there, its superior taste - and high fiber content - makes it worthy of our list.
Per 2 waffles: 230 calories, 42 g carbs (7 g fiber)
75. Best Frozen Breakfast Sandwich: Jimmy Dean D-lights Canadian Bacon, Egg White and Cheese
A solid source of protein.
Per sandwich: 230 calories, 15 g protein, 30 g carbs (2 g fiber), 6 g fat
76. Best Ice Cream: Breyer's All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip
Packs fewer calories per serving than other leading brands but still tastes delicious.
Per 1/2 cup: 150 calories, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber), 8 g fat
77. Best Frozen Treat: Edy's/Dreyer's Slow Churned Vanilla with Crunch Bar
When you want to indulge, one bar provides portion control.
Per bar: 150 calories, 19 g carbs, 8 g fat
Best of the Meat Cooler
78. Best Packaged Cold Cuts: Hormel Natural Choice Presliced Deli Meats
Great-tasting protein, ready anytime.
Per 3 slices (turkey): 50 calories, 10 g protein, 1 g carbs, 1 g fat
79. Best Bacon: Niman Ranch Applewood- Smoked Bacon
Build the world's best BLT with heirloom tomato slices, arugula, and three slices of this tasty, uncured bacon.
Per slice: 70 calories, 2 g protein, 7 g fat
80. Best Dinner Sausage: Al Fresco Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage
Precooked and made with all-natural ingredients.
Per link: 140 calories, 15 g protein, 3 g carbs, 7 g fat
81. Best Hot Dog: Applegate Farms: The Great Organic Uncured Hot Dog
These weiners are made from grass-fed beef and contain no preservatives.
Per hot dog: 110 calories, 7 g protein, 0 g carbs, 8 g fat
82. Best Pizza Topping: Columbus Salame Toscano
For a true taste of Italy, add #123 (marinated artichoke hearts) and #95 (roasted red peppers) to your pizza, too.
Per ounce: 80 calories, 7 g protein, 1 g carbs, 5 g fat
Best of the Condiment Aisle
83. Best Ketchup: Heinz Organic
For a spicy-sweet sandwich and burger spread, mix equal parts ketchup, mayo (#85), and chili sauce (#90) with diced pickle (#124).
Per Tbsp: 20 calories, 5 g carbs
84. Best Mustard: Grey Poupon Country Dijon
A two-to one ratio of mayo to mustard spices up tuna salad.
Per tsp: 5 calories
85. Best Mayonnaise: Spectrum Naturals Canola
Because it's made with soybean oil instead of vegetable oil, it has fewer inflammation-causing omega-6 fats.
Per Tbsp: 100 calories, 11 g fat
86. Best BBQ Sauce: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Slathering Sauce
Wait until the last 10 minutes of grilling to paint your food with sauce - otherwise the sugars in the sauce will burn.
Per 2 Tbsp: 25 calories, 5 g carbs
87. Best Steak Sauce: Peter Luger Steak House Old Fashioned Sauce
We still haven't found a steak sauce that can compete with this famed Brooklyn steakhouse's special blend.
Per Tbsp: 30 calories, 7 g carbs
88. Best Pasta Sauce: Muir Glen Organic Garlic Roasted Garlic
Has very little added sugar, unlike many other pasta sauces, which may dump in half a cup per jar.
Per 1/2 cup: 60 calories, 12 g carbs (2 g fiber)
89. Best Salsa: Drew's All Natural
Calorie for calorie, still the most flavorful condiment on the market.
Per 2 Tbsp: 10 calories, 2 g carbs
90. Best Hot Sauce: Tuong Ot Sriracha
Add a swirl of this versatile Asian chili sauce to a tablespoon of mayonnaise (#85) for a spicy sandwich spread.
Per tsp: 5 calories
91. Best Premade Guacamole: Wholly Guacamole
Some guacamole dips contain less than 2 percent avocado, but this is the real stuff.
Per 2 oz: 100 calories, 5 g carbs (4 g fiber), 8 g fat
92. Best All-Purpose Condiment: Flora Pesto Genovese
Great on pasta, but you can also spread it on a smoked-turkey sandwich or add a teaspoon to vinaigrette dressing.
Per 2 Tbsp: 140 calories, 13 g fat
93. Best Peanut Butter: Crazy Richard's 100% Natural Chunky
Mix ? cup with minced ginger, the juice of a lime, a can of coconut milk, and 1 tsp of #90 for an Asian BBQ sauce.
Per 2 Tbsp: 190 calories, 9 g protein, 7 g carbs (3 g fiber), 16 g fat
94. Best Jelly/Fruit Spread: St. Dalfour 100% All Natural Strawberry
No added sugar, and the first ingredient is actually straw-berries - not juice concentrate, like its main competitor's.
Per Tbsp: 70 calories, 14 g carbs
95. Best Salad Topping: Melissa's Fire Roasted Sweet Red Bell Peppers
It's the most versatile vegetable on the market - a ready-to-eat topping for salads, sandwiches, pizza, and omelets.
Per oz: 10 calories, 1 g carbs
96. Best Sandwich Spread: Flora Italian Foods Artichoke Pesto
Try this bright, garlicky spread on a sandwich of grilled chicken and melted mozzarella.
Per 2 Tbsp: 120 calories, less than 1 g protein, 1 g carbs (1 g fiber), 12 g fat
97. Best Vegetable Dip: Guiltless Gourmet Mild Black Bean Dip
Take this up a notch by adding a handful of pepper jack cheese and microwaving for 1 minute. Finish with a heavy spritz of fresh lime juice and a dash of cumin.
Per 2 Tbsp: 40 calories, 7 g carbs (2 g fiber)
98. Best Hummus: Athenos Spicy Three Pepper
This workhorse condiment does double duty as vegetable dip and sandwich spread.
Per 2 Tbsp: 50 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbs, 3 g fat
99. Best Creamy Salad Dressing: Drew's All Natural Smoked Tomato
For the perfect summer salad, toss a mix of your favorite grilled vegetables - zucchini, onions, asparagus, eggplant - with a few tablespoons of this tangy dressing.
Per Tbsp: 50 calories, 2 g carbs, 5 g fat
100. Best Vinaigrette: Annie's Naturals Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette
Great over mixed greens. Make it a meal by adding thin slices of grilled flank steak.
Per 2 Tbsp: 120 calories, 13 g fat
101. Best Marinade: Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki
Works wonders on anything destined for the grill: chicken, salmon, even vegetable skewers. Just give your food a 30-minute soak first.
Per Tbsp: 35 calories, 6 g carbs, 1 g fat
102. Best Flavor Enhancer: Roland Chipotle Peppers
Barbecue sauce in seconds: Mix equal parts pureed chipotles, Dijon mustard (#84), and honey. Per 2 Tbsp: 30 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbs (1 g fiber), 1 g fat
103. Best Finishing Salt: McCormick French Grey Sea
This coarse, intense salt adds a serious pop when sprinkled on cooked fish, scrambled eggs, or a few slices of raw tomato.
No calories
104. Best Cooking Salt: Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
Trade in your shaker of iodized salt for this kosher brand: The larger crystals give you more control over your seasoning.
No calories
105. Best Every Day Cooking Oil: Colavita Extra Virgin
Full flavor and a reasonable price tag make this a great staple to keep in your pantry.
Per Tbsp: 120 calories, 14 g fat
106. Best High-End Olive Oil: Olio Santo Extra Virgin
Save this slightly pricier, full-flavored oil for making vinaigrettes or finishing dishes like freshly grilled halibut.
Per Tbsp: 120 calories, 14 g fat
107. Best Cooking Broth: Swanson Certified Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
No broth we tested had a more intense, natural chicken taste.
Per cup: 15 calories
108. Best Secret Spice: McCormick Smoked Paprika
Normal paprika is boring, but this assertive Spanish spice works wonders on roasted potatoes, in egg dishes, or on meats and fish before cooking.
No calories
109. Best Spice Mix: Nando's Chickenland Medium Peri-Peri Grind
A well-balanced blend of African chili peppers, sea salt, lemon, and garlic. Dust a chicken breast before grilling.
Per tsp: 5 calories
110. Best Cooking Spray: 100% Natural Pam
Olive Oil Slicks up your cooking vessels with a fuller flavor than regular Pam.
Per 1/3-second spray: 0 calories
111. Best Soy Sauce: Kikkoman Less Sodium
Forty percent less sodium than the regular, and we promise you won't even miss it.
Per Tbsp: 10 calories
112. Best Chocolate Sauce: Nestl? Nesquik Chocolate Syrup
When you need your fix ...
Per 2 Tbsp: 100 calories, 25 g carbs
Best of the Packaged Food Aisles
113. Best Soup: Lucini Rustic Italian Minestrone
Almost as tasty and nutritious as homemade versions of minestrone.
Per cup: 210 calories, 6 g protein, 28 g carbs (9 g fiber), 9 g fat
114. Best Chili: Bush's Homestyle Original with Beans
Consider this for a 2-minute lunch on a busy workday.
Per cup: 250 calories, 14 g protein, 26 g carbs (7 g fiber), 10 g fat
115. Best Canned Beans: Goya Black Beans
Puree these with a teaspoon of cumin, the juice of a lime, and a dash of #90. Spread on a tortilla and top with a fried egg and #89 for a quick take on huevos rancheros.
Per ? cup: 90 calories, 19 g carbs (6 g fiber)
116. Best Refried Beans: Taco Bell
Most canned refried beans are dry and pasty, but these beans won our tasters over with a surprisingly rich flavor.
Per ? cup: 120 calories, 7 g protein, 20 g carbs (6 g fiber), 1 g fat
117. Best Lentils: Arrowhead Mills Organic Green Lentils
A great addition to soups and salads.
Per ? cup: 150 calories, 10 g protein, 27 g carbs (7 g fiber), 1 g fat
118. Best Canned Tomatoes: Flora Foods San Marzano
Make an authentic Neapolitan pizza sauce by crushing the tomatoes by hand and adding a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil.
Per ? cup: 30 calories, 5 g carbs (2 g fiber)
119. Best Everyday Ready-to-Eat Tuna: StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch Chunk Light in Water
A convenient classic.
Per 2 oz: 60 calories, 13 g protein
120. Best Ready-to-Eat Tuna... period: Ortiz Bonito del Norte in Olive Oil
Skip the mayo with this pricey, high-quality Spanish import. Instead, toss in chopped olives, capers, parsley, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Per ? cup: 160 calories, 14 g protein, 11 g fat
121. Best Ready-to-Eat Salmon: Bumble Bee Premium Wild Pink Salmon
An alternative to tuna.
Per 2 oz: 60 calories, 14 g protein
122. Best Vinegar: Monari Federzoni Balsamic of Modena
Remember this ratio: 2 parts olive oil, 1 part vinegar. That's your vinaigrette base. Now mix in any other flavors you like - honey or #84 - for a custom dressing.
Per Tbsp: 15 calories, 4 g carbs
123. Best Jarred Vegetable: Cento Marinated Artichoke Hearts
These hearts make a welcome addition to just about any salad, pasta, pizza, or sandwich.
Per ounce: 25 calories
124. Best Pickle: Claussen Kosher Dill Halves
When you crave something crunchy and salty.
Per pickle half: 5 calories
125. Best Sandwich Topping: Flora Giardiniera
This spicy Italian marinated-vegetable medley takes a ham panini from mundane to marvelous. Per ? cup: 0 calories, 1 g carbs (1 g fiber)
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