Editor-in-chief of Men's Health and author of the bestselling book Eat This, Not That has just released a new supermarket survival guide. Here's a quick look at what it says you should avoid putting in your cart:


The roundup features 20 of the worst supermarket foods you can find organized by category. If a few goodies you love made the list, don't despair. The article also lists healthier alternatives that should satisfy many of the same cravings that made you reach for the unhealthy food in the first place. According to the author, the 20 worst supermarket foods include:

Worst Crunchy Snack: Gardetto's Special Request Roasted Garlic Rye Chips

Gardetto's Special Request Roasted Garlic Rye Chips Worst Cookie: Pillsbury Big Deluxe Classics White Chunk Macadamia Nut

Pillsbury Big Deluxe Classics White Chunk Macadamia Nut Worst Yogurt: Stonyfield Farm Whole Milk Chocolate Underground

Stonyfield Farm Whole Milk Chocolate Underground Worst Candy: Twix

Twix Worst Condiment: Eggo Original Syrup

Eggo Original Syrup Worst Ice Cream: Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter

Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter Worst Drink: AriZona Kiwi Strawberry

AriZona Kiwi Strawberry Worst "Healthy" Pantry Item: Pop-Tarts Whole Grain Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Pop-Tarts Whole Grain Brown Sugar Cinnamon Worst Frozen "Healthy" Entree: Healthy Choice Complete Selections Sweet & Sour Chicken

Healthy Choice Complete Selections Sweet & Sour Chicken Worst Cereal: Quaker 100% Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisins

Quaker 100% Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisins Worst Packaged Pasta: Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo

Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo Worst Baked Good: Otis Spunkmeyer Banana Nut Muffins

Otis Spunkmeyer Banana Nut Muffins Wort Frozen Treat: Toll House Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich

Toll House Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich Worst Individual Snack: Hostess Chocolate Pudding Pie

Hostess Chocolate Pudding Pie Worst Packaged Lunch: Oscar Mayer Maxed Out Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Combo Lunchables

Oscar Mayer Maxed Out Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Combo Lunchables Worst Stir-Fry: Bertolli Grilled Chicken Alfredo & Fettuccine Complete Skillet Meal for Two

Bertolli Grilled Chicken Alfredo & Fettuccine Complete Skillet Meal for Two Worst Frozen Breakfast: Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage Links Breakfast Bowls

Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage Links Breakfast Bowls Worst Frozen Pizza: DiGiorno for One Garlic Bread Crust Supreme Pizza

DiGiorno for One Garlic Bread Crust Supreme Pizza Worst Frozen Entree: Hungry-Man Classic Fried Chicken

Hungry-Man Classic Fried Chicken Worst Packaged Food in America: Marie Callender's Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie


Be sure to hit up the MSN Health article for the details on what makes each offering such a disaster and for the list of healthier alternatives. Last month we highlighted the 20 worst foods in America from the Eat This, Not That! folks, but this supermarket-focused edition will hopefully help you stay healthy now that the recession's got you eating in more often. If a favorite of yours made the list, let's hear about it in the comments.

[MSN Health and Fitness/Men's Health]