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47. Best Healthy-Fat Bar: Kind Plus Almond Cashew + Omega-3

Per bar: , 150 calories, 9 g fat, 14 g sugars, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein

Almonds and cashews bring in a major haul of monounsaturated fats,and the flaxseed rounds it out with omega-3s. Thats a lot of nutrition for such a tiny package.

46. Best Fruit-Filled Bar: Kashi TLC Soft-Baked Snack Bars RipeStrawberry

Per bar:, 110 calories, 3 g fat, 9 g sugars, 2 g protein, 3 g fiber

The fruity interior provides a fresh burst of sweetness, and the whole-grain exterior counters it with a nutty flavor that reminds you youre still

eating real food.

45. Best Chocolate Bar: Lrabar Chocolate Chip Brownie

Per bar: , 200 calories, 9 g fat, 4 g protein, 5 g fiber

This bar has only six ingredients, and every one of them is something you likely have or havehad in your own kitchen. That makes it a rarity among the heavily processed foods


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44. Best Vegetable Juice: V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium

Per 8 fl oz: , 50 calories, 0 g fat, 140 mg sodium, 2 g protein, 2 gfiber

Each cup counts as two servings of vegetables, making this a wise

beverage to drink in the wake of a produce-less lunch. Hey, gottasqueeze in those veggies however you can.

43. Best Fruit Smoothie: Bolthouse Farms Berry Boost

Per 8 oz: , 130 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g protein, 4 g fiber

With no added sugar, this is one of the lowest-calorie bottles in thecooler. Thank the mix of blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, andraspberries for their help in contributing big flavor, a boatload of antioxidants, and 5 days worth of vitamin C.

42. Best Protein Shake: EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Ready-to-Drink French Vanilla

Per 11 fl oz: , 110 calories, 3 g fat, 0 g sugars, 17 g proteinThis is a near-perfect load of post-workout protein. Maximize your gym time by tossing one of these in your gym bag and guzzling it on your way out the door.


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41. Best Chili: Kettle Cuisine Three Bean Chili

Per container: , 220 calories, 3.5 g fat, 450 mg sodium, 11 gprotein, 13 g fiber

No food is better than chili for bring-ing together fiber and protein insuch a flavor-loaded package. This one earns our love by combiningthree different beans with four different peppers.

40. Best Legume-Based Soup: Health Valley Organic Split Pea &Carrots Soup (40% Less Sodium)

Per cup:, 120 calories, 0 g fat, 480 mg sodium, 7 g protein, 7 g fiber

This cans ingredient statement reads like a vegan shopping list: splitpeas, carrots, potatoes, and lentils, all of which are organic. Even if youeat both servings in the can, you still fall within the caloric range of ahealthy snack.


39. Best Overall Soup: Campbells Select Harvest Light Italian-Style Vegetable Soup


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Per cup: , 50 calories, 0 g fat, 480 mg sodium, 3 g protein, 4 g fiber

This is as light as soup gets. You can slurp the whole veggie-loadedcan for 100 calories and not worry about serving-size overload.

38. Best Chicken Soup: Campbells Select Harvest HealthyRequest Mexican Style Chicken Tortilla Soup

Per cup: , 130 calories, 2 g fat, 410 mg sodium, 8 g protein, 2 gfiber

This Mexican-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup has a bigger flavor kickandabout 45 percent less sodiumthan the more common varieties of chicken noodle.

37. Best Frozen Snack: Cedarlane Garden Vegetable Enchiladas

Per enchilada: , 140 calories, 3 g fat, 9 g protein, 3 g fiber

Each enchilada has a quarter of your days vitamin A and 20 percent of your daily calcium. The package comes with two servings, so eat one as a snack or add aside salad and eat both as lunch.

36. Best Meat-Substitute Snack: Morningstar Farms Meal StartersChikn Strips

Per 12 strips: , 140 calories, 3.5 g fat, 23 g protein, 1 g fiber

With faux-chicken theres no need to pull out a frying pan. Just zapthem in the microwave and serve with ketchup or barbecue sauce for a

protein-loaded snack you can eatat your desk.


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35. Best Pizza Snack: Lean Pockets Whole Grain Supreme Pizza

Per pocket: , 220 calories, 6 g fat, 10 g protein, 4 g fiber

These inverted pizzas deliver commendable hits of protein, fiber, andcalcium. Plus they have more than a hundred fewer calories thansimilar flavors of Hot Pockets.


34. Best Frozen Finger Food: Alexia Mushroom Bites

Per 5 pieces: , 110 calories, 4 g fat, 3 g protein, 2 g fiber

Lightly breaded and cooked in olive oil, Alexias mushrooms are loadedwith both healthy fats and B vitamins, the latter of which converts

carbohydrates into energy to keep your metabolism humming along smoothly.

33. Best Sweetened Cereal: Kashi Whole Wheat Biscuits,Cinnamon Harvest

Per 2 oz (28 biscuits): , 180 calories, 6 g protein, 5 g fiber

Aside from the touch of cane juice, the only ingredients are whole wheatand cinnamon. The wheat delivers protein and fiber, and the cinnamonhelps counteract the cane juices impact on blood sugar.

32. Best Granola: Kashi GoLean Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble

Per ! cup: , 100 calories, 4 g fat, 9 g protein, 8 g fiber


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Big-flavor add-ins like cranberries and blueberries allow Kashi to keep the fat and sugar levels below those of other granolas on the market. Pour some over acup of Greek yogurt for a sweet and hearty snack.

31. Best Oatmeal: Quaker Weight Control Instant Oatmeal,Cinnamon

Per packet: , 160 calories, 3 g fat, 7 g protein, 6 g fiber

Dont confine oatmeal to the breakfast table. A bowl of instant oatsmakes a perfect snack. Each packet has only 1 gram of sugar, animpressive 20 percent of your days fiber, and thanks to the wheyprotein powder, a healthy array of amino acids.

30. Best Snack Bread: Pepperidge Farm Swirl 100% Whole-WheatCinnamon with Raisins

Per slice: , 80 calories, 1 g fat, 3 g protein, 2 g fiber

Cinnamon toast is usually little more than sugar and starch, a decadentduo with love-handle repercussions. Go with the whole wheat varietyand you can snack without the guilt, even if you opt for a second slice.


29. Best Whole Wheat Cracker: Triscuit Original

Per 6 crackers: , 120 calories, 4.5 g fat, 19 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber

To make crackers, you need only two ingredients: wheat and oil. That, plus a dash of salt, is


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all Nabisco uses in the Triscuit formula. You wont find a better, morerobust cracker anywhere.

28. Best Flavored Cracker: Wheat Thins Fiber Selects 5-GrainCrackers

Per 13 crackers: , 120 calories, 4.5 g fat, 22 g carbohydrates, 5 gfiber

The mix of whole wheat, rolled oats, barley, and flaxseed lends thesecrackers a massive hit of fiber, and the touch of refined flour preventsthem from tasting like chaff.

27. Best Potato Chips: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato

Tortilla ChipsPer 12 chips: , 140 calories, 6 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 2g protein

Part chip, part cracker, and all good. These nibbles provide 20 percentof your daily dose of vitamin A, and theyre gluten-free.

26. Best Vegetable Chips: Terra Exotic Harvest Vegetable Chips

Per oz (about 16 chips): , 130 calories, , 6 g fat, 16 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 3 gfiber

This fun mix of carrots, blue potatoes, and kabocha squash boasts 40 percent less fat thanpotato chips and enough fiber to take the edge off your hunger. (Plus they look pretty on thechi n di latter.


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25. Best Pretzels: Newmans Own Organics Spelt Pretzels

Per 20 pretzels: , 120 calories, 1 g fat, 23 g carbohydrates, 4 gprotein, 4 g fiber

Spelt is a grain related to wheat but with more fiber and protein, and thefact that its organic is just a bonus. Pair these with a hunk of cheddar torope even more protein into your snack break.

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24. Best Popcorn: Orville Redenbachers Smart Pop! GourmetPopping Corn (94% Fat-Free) Mini Bags

Per bag (popped): , 100 calories, 1.5 g fat, 21 g carbohydrates, 3 gfiber, 3 g protein

The mini bags serve a dual function: They keep you from overeating and they do away withthe need for a popcorn bowl. Keep a few bags tucked into your desk at work, and a fiber-richsnack will never be far from reach.


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23. Best Vegetable Dippers: Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots with RanchDip

Per package: , 90 calories, 8 g fat, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 1g fiber

These baby carrots come with just enough ranch to kick up the flavor without burdening you with a nutritionally nullifying load of fat, and eachserving has 130 percent of your days recommended vitamin A.

22. Best Plain Yogurt: Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt

Per 7-ounce container: , 130 calories, 4.5 g fat, 15 g protein

Greek yogurt has more than double the protein of standard American-style yogurt. Make it a simple parfait by adding fruit, nuts, seeds, or

granola.

21. Best Cottage Cheese: Fiber One Lowfat Cottage Cheese withFiber

Per " cup: , 80 calories, 2 g fat, 10 g protein, 5 g fiber

Cottage cheese is famous for its abundant supply of complete protein,but the 5 grams of fiber come from the addition of a natural plant compound called inulin. Topyour curds with canned or fresh fruit for an ultra-sweet snack (or dessert!).


20. Best Cheese: Horizon Organic Mozzarella String Cheese

Per stick: , 80 calories, 5 g fat, 8 g protein

Each stick has a fifth of your days calcium intake, and Horizon keeps the fat down by using


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part-skim milk. The creaminess of the cheese pairs particularly well withan apple, and the duo just so happens to make one perfect snack-sizeportion.

19. Best Spreadable Cheese: The Laughing Cow Light Mozzarella,Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil

Per wedge: , 35 calories, 2 g fat, 2 g protein

Keep one of these cheese wheels in the office fridge to fight on-the-jobhunger. Spread a couple wedges over whole wheat crackers and youhit both major benchmarks of satiety: protein and fiber.

18. Best Chocolate Milk:

Per 8 fl oz: , 150 calories, 2.5 g fat, 9 g protein

Organic Valley Lowfat Chocolate Milk

Chocolate milk is the perfect drinkable snack before you head in for aworkout. The sugar fuels your muscles for maximum power, and theprotein helps rebuild them afterward.

17. Best Portable Egg: Eggology Cage Free Hardboiled Eggs

Per egg: , 70 calories, 4 g fat, 6 g protein

These are natural eggs, cooked, peeled, and ready to eat. Make a


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complete snack by spreading hummus on whole wheat toast and slicing the hard-boiled eggover the top.

16. Best Flavored Yogurt: Chobani Nonfat Blueberry Greek Yogurt

Per 6-oz container:, 140 calories, 0 g fat, 14 g protein

Often what yogurt processors call fruit is actually artificially coloredhigh-fructose corn syrup with just a touch of actual plant matter.

Chobanis delivers real blueberry, and sugar plays a mere supporting role.

15. Best Peanut Butter: Smuckers Natural Chunky Peanut Butter

Per 2 Tbsp: , 200 calories, 16 g fat, 7 g protein, 2 g fiber

Youll find no added oils, sweeteners, or fillers in this jarjust peanutsand salt. Stay within the snack-size calorie range by eating onetablespoon with crackers or two tablespoons with baby carrots or celery.


14. Best Alternative Nut Butter: MaraNatha Creamy & RoastedAlmond Butter


Almond butter has more heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids thanpeanut butter, and its just as convenient. Try smearing some over apple slices for a tasty blend of sweet and savory.


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13. Best Sweet Spread: Peanut Butter & Co. Dark ChocolateDreams

Per 2 Tbsp: , 170 calories, 13 g fat, 7 g sugars, 6 g protein, 2 g fiber

Peanut Butter & Co. makes this delectable spread with peanut butter,

cocoa, and vanilla, basically providing all the indulgence of Nutellawithout Nutellas glut of added sugar. Pair a scoop with a banana for anincredibly tasty and surprisingly healthy snack.

12. Best Hummus: Sabra Sun Dried Tomato Hummus


If you dont already keep hummus stocked in your fridge, add it to your shopping list right now. The creamy puree of chickpeas and sesameseeds carries a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fat, and itpairs well with just about anything you can dip.

11. Best Guacamole: Wholly Guacamole


With so many faux-guacamoles at the supermarket, its important to findone good brand and stick to it. So let us introduce you to Wholly, thesupermarkets most reliable purveyor of authentic, avocado-basedguac. Oils, starches, and artificial colors are nowhere to be found in this

package.

10. Best Fruit Snack: Peeled Snacks Much-Ado-About Mango

Per bag: , 120 calories, 28 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 2 g fiber

Think of Peeled Snacks Much-Ado-About-Mango like a Fruit Roll-Up for adults. It containsno added sugars or artificial ingredients, just organic mango. Thats how each bag ends up


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with nearly a third of your days vitamin A.


9. Best Chocolate-Covered Fruit: Sunsweet Chocolate PlumSweets

Per 14 pieces: , 120 calories, 6 g fat, 13 g sugars , 1 g protein, 2 gfiber

Per serving Sunsweets plums have half as much sugar as Raisinets,and because theyre coated in dark (instead of milk) chocolate, theyboast a greater antioxidant boon.

8. Best Shell-On Nuts: Everybodys Nuts! European RoastPistachios

Per " cup: , 170 calories, 14 g fat, 6 g protein, 2 g fiber

Were not sure how they got the vinegar flavor inside the shell, but wedo know its totally addictive. Good thing the shells prevent you fromwolfing them down too quickly.

7. Best Seeds: Eden Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Per # cup: , 200 calories, 16 g fat, 10 g protein, 5 g fiber

Not only are they loaded with protein and fiber, but pumpkin seeds are also one of theworlds best sources of magnesium, a mineral that helps strengthen bones and improveblood circulation.


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6. Best Nut Mix: Planters NUTrition Heart Healthy Mix

Per oz: , 170 calories, 15 g fat, 6 g protein, 3 g fiber

Inside this can is an awesome blend of heart-protecting peanuts,almonds, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Consider it agreat base for homemade trail mix.

5. Best Packaged Trail Mix: Eden Organic Wild Berry Mix-Nuts,Seeds & Berries

Per 3 Tbsp: , 150 calories, 8 g fat, 5 g protei 4 g fiber

No time to blend your own mix? Fine, this one carries an antioxidantpowerhouse of raisins, cranberries, wild blueberries, almonds, andseeds. That makes it simultaneously chewy, crunchy, and sweet.


4. Best Seasoned Nuts: Sahale Snacks Southwest Cashews

Per # cup: , 140 calories, 10 g fat, 5 g protein, 1 g fiber

Sahale hit upon an insanely flavorful recipe with these cashews. Theyre slow roasted with


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cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, paprika,and two varieties of chili powder. Yeah, theyre good.

3. Best Chocolate-Covered Nuts: Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds,Dark Chocolate

Per # cup: , 150 calories, 13 g fat, 1 g sugars, 6 g protein, 3 g fiber

This snack tastes like candy but has all the nutritional kick of analmond. Plus, since each serving has only 1 gram of sugar, youll incur no candy-splurging penalties.

2. Best Jerky: Jack Links Premium Cuts Original Beef Jerky

Per oz: , 80 calories, 1 g fat, 15 g proteinNo snack on the planet offers such a reliable dose of protein in a moreconvenient package. Consider this your best option on days when

youre too busy to be bothered with snack-time complications.

1. Best Tuna Snack: Bumble Bee Sensations Sundried Tomato &

Basil Tuna Medley

Per 6 oz: , 220 calories, 8 g fat, 4 g carbohydrates, 32 g protein

This little dish pads your belly with more protein than a Burger KingWhopper, but it does so with fewer than a third as many calories. Eat it

straight out of the container or dump it over some greens for a simple tuna salad.


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