21 Healthiest Prepared Foods

In a perfect world, we’d all make whole wheat pasta from scratch and grow fresh tomatoes in our own backyard. However, we do not live in a perfect world. That’s why prepackaged foods make so much sense—as long as they’re a healthy addition to your diet. We asked registered dietitians and food bloggers for their favorite new and healthy foods. We tasted (and tasted) and then compiled a list of our top choices—21 in all. Each one not only tastes terrific, but is also trans fat-free, low in sodium and sugar, and chock-full of key nutrients. Click through to see our suggestions for delicious packaged foods.