My Favorite "Healthier" Foods
By an Amazon.com customer
McCANN'S Steel Cut Oatmeal, Quick & Easy, 16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) McCANN'S Steel Cut Oatmeal, Quick & Easy, 16-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $19.90
I like oatmeal, and to me, steel cut oatmeal has the best texture. It's more chewy and less like paste. However, traditional Irish oatmeal takes forever to cook! I like this quick version of McCann's steel cut oatmeal. It's ready in 15 minutes versus 30 minutes for the traditional version.This product is also on the subscribe and save program.
Suzie's 100% Organic Crackers, Salted with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) Suzie's 100% Organic Crackers, Salted with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $26.69
My favorite "every day" cracker! This is a light, crisp saltine cracker with a hint of olive oil. You can taste the olive oil but it is not over the top. I also love the fact that these crackers come in individually wrapped 100 calorie servings,10 per package. Your crackers are always fresh and portion control is easy.
Dr. Kracker Flatbread, Seedlander, 7-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) Dr. Kracker Flatbread, Seedlander, 7-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $20.75
Everything Dr. Kracker makes is good but I especially like the spelt flatbreads and crackers because I get tired of wheat. There are many other grains besides wheat and I like some variety. This is a very filling cracker, a good source of fiber.
Santa Fe Bean Co., Instant Fat Free Black Refried Beans, 7.25-Ounce Pack (Pack of 8) Santa Fe Bean Co., Instant Fat Free Black Refried Beans, 7.25-Ounce Pack (Pack of 8)
Buy new: $13.60
What an easy way to keep beans in your pantry, much easier than dealing with bulky cans! I use these to make chili, nachos, and burritos. These beans cook fast. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and iron while being fat free. Love this product!
Tasty Bite Entrée, Madras Lentils, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) Tasty Bite Entrée, Madras Lentils, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $29.14
Beans are a healthy substitute for meat, high in protein, low in fat. I love these Tasty Bite Madras Lentils because they are easy to store, quick to fix (just heat and eat), and taste good. This is mild Indian food, not too spicy or hot. I eat these lentils with chips, over rice or just plain. Tasty Bite is part of the subscribe and save program for additional savings.
Raincoast Trading Company Pink Salmon, No Salt Added, 5.65-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) Raincoast Trading Company Pink Salmon, No Salt Added, 5.65-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $36.92
I have trouble getting enough fish into my diet and this is good quality salmon at a reasonable price. A lot of canned fish is way to salty, this is not. Pull tab cans also travel better via UPS.
Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Pure Olive Oil, 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Pure Olive Oil, 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)
These are the best smoked oysters I have ever tasted, and olive oil is healthier than other oils oysters are often packed in. I have tried oysters in water but don't like the taste, even though the calories are less.
Chicken of the Sea Premium Wild-Caught Light Tuna in Water, 7.1-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) Chicken of the Sea Premium Wild-Caught Light Tuna in Water, 7.1-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)
I try to keep tuna on hand. Mixing some tuna, light mayo, and pickles with a few crackers on the side makes an easy meal that is high in protein. Light tuna is healthier than albacore tuna, and tuna in pouches "travels" well with UPS.
Starkist Premium Chunk Light Tuna in Sunflower Oil, 7.06-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) Starkist Premium Chunk Light Tuna in Sunflower Oil, 7.06-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)
I also like this tuna in sunflower oil. This tuna comes in 3 ounch pouches as well, if you are looking for single serving portions.
Pacific Natural Foods Organic Soup, Creamy Roasted Carrot, 16-Ounce Carton (Pack of 12) Pacific Natural Foods Organic Soup, Creamy Roasted Carrot, 16-Ounce Carton (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $27.76
I never thought I would like carrot soup but I like this one! This soup is a great source of vitamin A. I sometimes boost the nutritional value of something else I'm making by adding a little of this soup.
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup, 14-Ounce Microwave Bowls (Pack of 12) Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup, 14-Ounce Microwave Bowls (Pack of 12)
Buy new: $29.30
This chicken noodle soup is not organic but it has 0% saturated fat, 0% trans fat, and is lower in sodium than most prepared soups. Of all the Healthy Choice soups in microwave bowls, I think this one tastes the best. This soup is also part of the subscribe and save program for additional savings.
Newman¿s Own® Organics Organic California Prunes, Pitted, 12-Ounce Unit (Pack of 6) Newman¿s Own® Organics Organic California Prunes, Pitted, 12-Ounce Unit (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $21.00
These prunes are moist and sweet without the preservatives found in most dried fruit. Prunes actually have more potassium than bananas, so I think they are worth including in my diet.
Navitas Naturals Certified Organic Goji Berries, 16-Ounce Pouch Navitas Naturals Certified Organic Goji Berries, 16-Ounce Pouch
Buy new: $16.50
I really do consider Goji Berries a super food. One ounce of berries provides 180% of your vitamin A and 30% of your vitamin C. I can't always find a good selection of organic berries in the store, and Goji Berries give me an easy way to have berries every day. Navitas brand is USDA certified organic which is a plus. If you try one product on my list, try this!
Eden Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Dry Roasted, 4-Ounce Reseable Bags (Pack of 15) Eden Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Dry Roasted, 4-Ounce Reseable Bags (Pack of 15)
Buy new: $21.97
Pumpkin seeds are one of those "super foods"; a great source of fiber, protein,healthy fats, and magnesium. Foods containing monosaturated fats; seeds, nuts, and olives for example, according to some studies, help to reduce the amount of fat stored around our waists. If that's true or not, I still think pumpkin seeds add some good nutrition to my diet. IMO these taste the best!
Almond Butter, Creamy, Roasted, No Salt, Organic, 16 oz. Almond Butter, Creamy, Roasted, No Salt, Organic, 16 oz.
This is pure almond butter and nothing else! A bit pricey but good flavor and mixes better than some other natural butters I've tried.
Good Sense Organic Walnuts, 6-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4) Good Sense Organic Walnuts, 6-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4)
Buy new: $14.60
These walnuts have a good flavor, and Good Sense gives you walnut halves instead of walnut pieces which make them nice for snacking. No additives, salt, or sugar; just organic walnuts.
Health Best Pistachios Raw, 11-Ounce Units (Pack of 3) Health Best Pistachios Raw, 11-Ounce Units (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $16.77
I look for other nuts besides peanuts to eat. Walnuts, almonds, and pistachios are my three favorites. Raw nuts retain the most nutritional value. These pistachios are in the shell.
Barbara's Bakery Vanilla Snackimals Animal Cookies, 2.125-Ounce Bags (Pack of 18) Barbara's Bakery Vanilla Snackimals Animal Cookies, 2.125-Ounce Bags (Pack of 18)
Buy new: $14.74
Even if you're cutting back on sweets to be healthier, once in a while you have to have cookies! These vanilla snackimals are good, and have a short list of ingredients I recognize. These cookies are also on the subscribe and save program.
Late July Organic Vanilla Bean With Green Tea Sandwich Cookies Lunch Pack, 6 Count 10.2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) Late July Organic Vanilla Bean With Green Tea Sandwich Cookies Lunch Pack, 6 Count 10.2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $27.94
I love this organic version of the classic chocolate with vanilla creme sandwich cookie. These cookies are made with no trans fats or high fructose corn syrup. It's hard to find any sandwich cookie that is not made with high fructose corn syrup. These cookies do contain sugar,of course, 17 grams in 4 cookies which is the serving size of each individual package.
Barbara's Bakery Low Fat Traditional Fig Bars, 12-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) Barbara's Bakery Low Fat Traditional Fig Bars, 12-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $20.58
Figs are good for you but most fig cookies aren't all that healthy. Barbara's Fig Bars are the healthiest I've found so far, if you are trying to get away from trans fats and hydrogenated oils. They also taste great!
Pamela's Products Peanut Butter Cookies, 7.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) Pamela's Products Peanut Butter Cookies, 7.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $18.31
I like to have a peanut butter cookie once in awhile. When I first tried these, I thought they were too hard for a cookie that was supposed to be chewy but all I had to do was warm them up and they were very good, close to homemade taste. This product is also on the subscribe and save program.
Nana's Apple & Oats Cookie Bars, 5-Count Packs (Pack of 8) Nana's Apple & Oats Cookie Bars, 5-Count Packs (Pack of 8)
Buy new: $26.46
I love oatmeal cookies and won't give them up but I have found a "healthier" version in these fruit juice sweetened Nana's Apple and Oats Cookie Bars. Everything I have tried in this product line is very good but the Apple and Oats Cookie Bars are my favorite.
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn, White Cheddar, 1 -Ounce Bags (Pack of 28) Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn, White Cheddar, 1 -Ounce Bags (Pack of 28)
Oh my gosh!!, this white cheddar popcorn is good! It is also natural with 0 grams of sugar. Oogie's is part of the subscribe and save program as well.
Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies Baked Crackers, 1-Ounce Snack Packs in 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies Baked Crackers, 1-Ounce Snack Packs in 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $23.12
Annie's Cheddar Bunnies are just plain good! So much of what we eat, including snack crackers, has hidden sugar, high fructose corn syrup. Annie's Cheddar Bunnies are natural cheddar crackers with no high fructose corn syrup.
Betty Lou's Spirulina-Ginseng Balls, 1.4-Ounce Balls, 40-Count Jar Betty Lou's Spirulina-Ginseng Balls, 1.4-Ounce Balls, 40-Count Jar
Buy new: $35.33
Even though I try to eat healthy, anything deep green in color does not really appeal to me. I like these spirulina-ginseng balls, however. They make a healthier snack that is not sugary sweet.If you're looking for a snack that is sweet like a cookie, this isn't for you. If you're looking for a healthier replacement for the cookie, give this a try!
Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120 Soft Chews Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120 Soft Chews
Benecol Smart Chews are not organic but they are the best tasting, easiest way to work on lowering your cholesterol I've found. These are caramel chews and they do contain sugar; two caramels have 6 grams of sugar. I consider these candy with a benefit.