Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Best Foods - Shopping Made Easy

Grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier! Our team of nutritionists tested aisles' worth of items for our annual roundup of the healthiest, tastiest, and most convenient supermarket finds. SEE ALL 123 (By Category) HERE - Top Two Listed Below

SWEETS

Sorbet
Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet
A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees. Promotes weight loss; fights heart disease.
Per 1/2 cup: 100 cal, 0 g fat, 25 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, < 1 g fiber, 0 g protein

Ice Cream Bars
Skinny Cow Truffle Bars
Decadent ice cream bars drizzled with creamy chocolate ribbons. Promotes weight loss.
Per bar: 100 cal, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 19 g carbs, 50 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein

Cereal and Bread

Hot Cereal
Quaker Simple Harvest All Natural Multigrain Instant Hot Cereal
Made with whole oats, barley, wheat, flax seed, and rye, you'd never guess that this super-satisfying cereal was instant. Fights heart disease.
Per packet (maple-brown sugar with pecans): 160 cal, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 30 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein

Whole-Grain Cereal
Kashi U
It's stocked with seven whole grains plus black currants, walnuts, and acai powder—a delicious way to get 20 percent of the calcium and 25 percent of the vitamin D you need every day. Builds bone; fights cancer; fights heart disease.
Per cup: 200 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 42 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein

Condiments

Hummus
Sabra Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Velvety hummus kicked up with sun-dried tomato. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 cal, 5 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 140 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein

Guacamole
Wholly Guacamole
Fresh ready-to-use guac for dips and sandwiches. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 2 Tbsp: 40 cal, 3 g fat (0 g sat), 2 g carbs, 85 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein

Rice and Pasta

Instant Rice
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice
Super filling, and it doesn't get sticky or take ages to cook. Fights heart disease.
Per cup: 240 cal, 3 g fat (0 g sat), 9 g carbs, 15 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 5g protein

Pilaf
Kashi Original 7 Whole Grain Pilaf
A hearty, satisfying side without all the sodium. Fights heart disease; builds muscle.
Per cup: 220 cal, 4 g fat (0.5 g sat), 45 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 8 g protein

Snack

Popcorn Snack
SmartFood Honey Multigrain Popcorn Clusters
So sweet, crunchy, and addictive, it's a good thing they come in single servings. Each bag gives you 20 percent of your day's calcium. Builds bone; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per package: 110 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 25 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 1 g protein

Almonds
SweetEmerald Cocoa Roast Almonds-100 Calorie Pack
Overflowing with antioxidants, thanks to an ingenious combo of almonds and cocoa powder. One bag delivers 20 percent of your daily vitamin E. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss; fights cancer.
Per package: 100 cal, 8 g fat (0.5 g sat), 4 g carbs, 15 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein

Fruits and Veggies

Stir-Fry 
MixBird's Eye Asparagus Stir-Fry
With tender asparagus, carrots, pasta, green beans, and cauliflower in one bag, all you need is the wok, a splash of soy sauce, and a pair of chopsticks. Fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 1 3/4 cup: 90 cal, 0 g fat, 16 g carbs, 30 mg sodium, 2g fiber, 4g protein

Green Vegetables
Seapoint Farms Organic Veggie Blends with Edamame-Eat Your Greens
Edamame, green beans, broccoli, spinach, and asparagus rolled into an A-and C-loaded package. Fights cancer; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per 1/4 bag: 60 cal, 1.5 g fat (0 g sat), 7 g carbs, 30 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein

Soups
Carrot Soup
Kettle Cuisine Organic Carrot & Coriander Soup
Thick and rich with an impressive home-cooked flavor plus a day's worth of vitamin A. You'll find it in the freezer aisle. Fights cancer; fights heart disease; promotes weight loss.
Per container: 100 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 15 g carbs, 300 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 1 g protein

Lentil Soup
Tabatchnick Organic Tuscany Lentil Soup
You'll get 11 grams of protein and eight grams of fiber in one small bowl. Plus, the soup is organic and gluten-free. Comes frozen. Promotes weight loss; builds muscle.
Per pouch: 160 cal, 0 fat, 30 g carbs, 430 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 11 g protein

Frozen Meals

Shrimp
Contessa Honey Roasted Shrimp
A superfast, super-yummy seafood meal with baby carrots and a Moroccan honey sauce. Builds muscle; promotes weight loss.
Per serving: 120 cal, 3 g fat (0.5 g sat), 9 g carbs, 690 mg sodium, 0.5 g fiber, 12 g protein

Italian Chicken
Lean Cuisine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Cavatappi pasta, chicken, zucchini, black olives, and Parmesan cheese tossed in a sun-dried tomato pesto sauce--all for less than 300 calories! Promotes weight loss.
Per package: 290 cal, 9 g fat (2 g sat), 34 g carbs, 570 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein

Drinks

Sparkling Water
IzzeEsque
Finally, a soda you can feel good about: This sparkling water is infused with fruit juice. We dig the black raspberry flavor. Promotes weight loss.
Per 12 oz bottle (black raspberry): 60 cal, 0 g fat, 15 g carbs, 5mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein

Diet Drink
Fuze Slenderize
Guzzle without guilt! It's super-low in calories (10 per bottle) and contains metabolism boosters like L-carnitine and chromium. Promotes weight loss.
Per 8 oz (tropical punch): 5 cal, 0 g fat, 1 g carbs, 5mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0gprotein

Dairy
Chocolate Milk
Organic Valley Single Serve 1% Chocolate Lowfat Milk
Another study has found that chocolate moo juice helps muscles recover better after a workout. And this shelf-stable, portable single pack will fit nicely into your workout bag. Builds bone; promotes weight loss; builds muscle.
Per cup: 150 cal, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 25 g carbs, 290 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein

Soy Milk
Silk Heart Health Soy Milk
As much calcium as regular milk, plus phytosterols, which help reduce cholesterol levels. Fights heart disease; builds bone; promotes weight loss.
Per cup (vanilla): 80 cal, 1.5 g fat (0 g sat), 10 g carbs, 95 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein

Meats

Pork
Hormel Natural Choice Parmesan Crust Pork Loin Filet
A lean supper without the hassle of marinating-just stick it in the oven. Slice it for great sandwiches too. Builds muscle; promotes weight loss.
Per 4 oz: 120 cal, 4 g fat (1.5 g sat), 1 g carbs, 390 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 20 g protein

Chicken
Coleman Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Organic and individually wrapped, so nothing goes to waste. Defrost these right in the package in your microwave. Fights heart disease; builds muscle; promotes weight loss.
Per 4 oz: 120 cal, 1.5 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 26 g protein