While preparing healthy foods from scratch is best, that may not always be easy for
you. Below are some examples of healthy convenience foods you can try. With all of
these choices, select low-fat or low-calorie options without added sugar or salt to meet
your nutritional goals. Also, choose the option of whole foods with the lowest amount of
natural additives or preservatives.
In the produce aisle:
Fresh, bagged salad greens that are pre-washed and cut.
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables (cut, if possible)
In the frozen section:
Vegetables
Fruits such as berries and peaches
Diced chicken
Fish
Shelf-Stable Foods:
Low-sodium soups and sauces
Fruit in its juice or water
Dried fruit
Fruit pouches
Tuna fish packed in water
Whole grain crackers
Protein bars (low sugar)
Beef jerky
Nuts
Dairy:
Yogurt (opt for Greek, high protein, low sugar)
Cheese sticks
Eggs (hard-boil them ahead of time)
Cottage cheese
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard! What other foods would you add to this list? Comment below.