Eating healthy should be a choice, not a chore.
By choosing more and more healthier options each day, over time your body will start to crave a salad over a burger and fries. The best way to check if something is healthy is to read the ingredient list. What you want to look out for are the calories, fat, protein and fiber (or CFPF) contained in the food.
To get you started on the journey to a healthier you, we’ve compiled a list of healthy foods you can find at your local grocery store that contain just the right amount of CFPF.Eggland’s Best Eggs – Large White Eggs
Eggland’s Best or EB Eggs have less calories, less fat and provide additional vitamins not found in ordinary eggs. The eggs contain vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B12, Riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B5 and choline. They also have more than double the Omega-3s found in ordinary eggs , 13% of the daily requirement of protein and 10% of the daily requirement for folate. The eggs are free of any kind of hormones, steroids or antibiotics.
Serving Size: 1 egg
60 Calories, 4g Fat, 6g Protein, 0g Fiber
Silk Light Original Soymilk
Soymilk is a great milk alternative. It contains no cholesterol, has more calcium and Vitamin D than dairy milk and has less sugar.
Serving Size: 1 cup
60 Calories, 1.5g Fat, 6g Protein, 1g Fiber
Jimmy Dean Delights Egg White with Spinach & Mozzarella-Style Cheese Product Honey Wheat Flatbread
Rich in protein and fiber, this breakfast sandwich is surprisingly only 160 calories. It’s the perfect on-the-go breakfast when you’re craving something hearty and easy.
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
160 Calories, 4.5g Fat, 11g Protein, 1g Fiber
Justin’s Classic Almond Butter
Put a new twist on your peanut butter and jelly by swapping peanut butter for almond butter. Almond butter is more nutritious, and offers more vitamins and minerals—specifically vitamin E, magnesium and iron.
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
190 Calories, 16g Fat, 7g Protein, 3g Fiber
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
Made from sprouted grains, the combination of six grains (wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet and spelt) along with legumes creates a complete protein that closely parallels the protein found in milk and eggs. The bread provides a high protein quality, containing all essential nine essential amino acids. All 18 amino acids found in the bread are all from vegetable sources. For a quick breakfast, spread some protein-rich almond butter on some toasted Ezekiel bread and pair with either an apple or a banana.
Serving Size: 1 slice
80 Calories, 0.5g Fat, 4g Protein, 3g Fiber
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water
If you’re not a fish person, canned tuna is a great way to start eating more fish. Tuna is a great source for heart and brain healthy Omega-3s and rich in the antioxidant, selenium. Spread it on crackers with a little bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper for a fast and super easy lunch.
Serving Size: 3 ounce can
70 Calories, 0.5g Fat, 16g Protein
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta
Since whole grain pasta still has the wheat kernel intact, it has much more fiber than traditional white pasta, making it more filling. Pair with a salad and you have a complete, balanced dinner.
Serving Size: 2 ounces
200 Calories, 1.5g Fat, 7g Protein, 6g Fiber
Mama Chia Vitality Beverage – Pomegranate Mint
Refreshing and revitalizing, this beverage is an excellent source of fiber, has 2500 mg Omega-3s, 95 mg of calcium, plus it’s gluten-free and vegan. Mama Chia beverages contain fiber-rich chia seeds, organic fruit juices and are sweetened with organic agave nectar. Chia seeds are an ancient superfood which are full of Omega-3s, antioxidants, dietary fiber, complete protein, and essential minerals of calcium and magnesium.
120 Calories, 4g Fat, 4g Protein, 6g Fiber
Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
Creamy, healthy cheese. Need we say more?
Serving Size: 1 wedge
35 Calories, 1.5g Fat, 2g Protein, 0g Fiber
Amy’s Light & Lean Spinach Lasagna
Amy’s is a complete vegetarian line of delicious, organic and healthy foods. They have everything from burgers, burritos, soups, frozen dinners and even gluten-free desserts.
Serving Size: 1
250 Calories, 5g Fat, 40g Carbohydrates, 11g Protein, 4g Fiber