Most cheeses have protein and calcium with their saturated fat and sodium. Here's how to find a good balance with a healthy cheese that's dairy or plant-based.
“Soda with benefits.” “Microbiome approved.” “A new kind of soda.” The latest crop of fizzy drinks like Olipop, Poppi, and SunSip are healthier than a sugary Pepsi or Coke. That much is clear. But do these pre- and probiotic sodas “support” your digestive health? Here’s a gut check.
Why replace meat (especially red meat) with plants? It’s good for the planet and for your health. But some plant meats are healthier than others...or healthier than they used to be. Here’s our guide to the best—and the best-tasting.
The healthiest pasta sauces get most of their fat from olive oil (marinara) or olive oil and nuts (pesto), not cream or cheese (alfredo). And the good guys don’t pile too much salt or sugar on top of your spaghetti. Here’s how to find them. Check the photos for some great-tasting Best Bites and Honorable Mentions.
Ready to level up your pasta game? Whole wheat or legumes trounce white flour. And if you’re gluten-free, check out our edamame, chickpea, lentil, and lentil-rice picks.
White flour or starch dressed up with a smidgen of veggies, olive oil, or nuts—some crackers aren’t all they’re, um, cracked up to be. Here’s how to find the best...plus a few of our faves(at right). Scroll downto see how to decode cracker claims.
Looking for a healthier dairy yogurt...or one made from oats, nuts, or soy? Here’s what to look for. For the latest in lower-sugar and dairy-free, scroll down.