Add these brand-name all-stars to your grocery list. They'll help you fight fat, keep fit, stay healthy—and make your tastebuds happy, It's kind of long but scroll through it quick and pick out the foods you think you would like....
Stop the grocery guesswork. With this shopping list in hand, you won't need to scan labels or compare brands. We've sampled, tested, and rated hundreds of products to find the healthiest, tastiest foods for men. Stock your cart with these picks and you're halfway to the body you want.
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Breads and Grains
1. Best Cereal
Kashi Whole Wheat Biscuits, Cinnamon Harvest
One bowl packs the fiber you need to stay full until lunch.
Per 2 oz (28 biscuits): 180 calories, 6 g protein, 43 g carbs (5 g fiber), 1 g fat
2. Best Instant Oatmeal
Quaker Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon
This morning meal has a sane number of calories and won't jolt your tastebuds with too much sugar.
Per packet: 160 calories, 7 g protein, 29 g carbs (6 g fiber), 3 g fat
3. Best Steel-Cut Oats
Arrowhead Mills Organic Steel Cut Oats Hot Cereal
It's nuttier and more filling than instant oatmeal.
Per 1/4 cup: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 27 g carbs (8 g fiber), 3 g fat
4. Best Granola
Nature's Path Organic Pomegran Plus Granola with Cherries
Mix it into Greek yogurt (#57).
Per 3/4 cup: 250 calories, 5 g protein, 38 g carbs (4 g fiber), 9 g fat
5. Best Breakfast Bar
Kind Plus Almond Cashew + Omega-3
A crunchy, craving-busting bar with just nine ingredients.
Per bar: 150 calories, 4 g protein, 18 g carbs (4 g fiber), 9 g fat
6. Best English Muffin
Rudi's Organic Whole Grain Wheat English Muffins
Upgrade your breakfast: Top it with tomato, egg, and Swiss (#49).
Per muffin: 120 calories, 5 g protein, 23 g carbs (3 g fiber), 1 g fat
7. Best Sliced Bread
Arnold Grains & More Bread, 100% Whole Wheat Triple Health
No high-fructose corn syrup and plenty of fiber.
Per slice: 100 calories, 4 g protein, 20 g carbs (6 g fiber), 2 g fat
8. Best Burger Bun
Arnold Select Sandwich Thins, Whole Wheat
Less bread so you can taste more meat.
Per bun: 100 calories, 5 g protein, 21 g carbs (5 g fiber), 1 g fat
9. Best Hot Dog Roll
Pepperidge Farm Classic Whole Grain White
A tasty bun that stands up to loads of sauerkraut.
Per roll: 110 calories, 6 g protein, 21 g carbs (2 g fiber), 1 g fat
10. Best Pita
Weight Watchers 100% Whole Wheat
Perfect for a sandwich on the go.
Per pita: 100 calories, 7 g protein, 24 g carbs (9 g fiber), 1 g fat
11. Best Pizza Crust
Rustic Crust Organic Great Grains
Top with thinly sliced potatoes, chopped leeks, prosciutto, and blue cheese; bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
Per 1/6 crust: 140 calories, 5 g protein, 25 g carbs (1 g fiber), 1.5 g fat
12. Best Whole-Wheat Pasta
Bionaturae Organic 100% Whole Wheat Spaghetti
A whole-wheat pasta that doesn't taste like cardboard.
Per 2 oz: 180 calories, 7 g protein, 35 g carbs (6 g fiber), 1.5 g fat
13. Best Regular Pasta
Ronzoni Smart Taste Spaghetti
It's smart because it has as much calcium as a glass of milk and three times the fiber of regular pasta.
Per 2 oz: 180 calories, 6 g protein, 43 g carbs (7 g fiber), 0.5 g fat
14. Best Quick-Cooking Rice
Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown
The easiest side dish ever. Microwave for 90 seconds and you're good to go.
Per cup: 240 calories, 5 g protein, 39 g carbs (2 g fiber), 3 g fat
15. Best Grain
Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Quinoa
Read about this protein-rich grain:
170 calories, 7 g protein, 30 g carbs (3 g fiber), 2.5 g fat
16. Best Flour
King Arthur Flour 100% Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat
Rich in fiber, but with a light flavor.
Per 1/4 cup: 100 calories, 4 g protein, 18 g carbs (3 g fiber), 0.5 g fat
Protein
17. Best Bacon
Oscar Mayer Center Cut Naturally Smoked
Don't fear bacon—it's low in calories. You need only a couple of strips to add flavor to potato salad, pizza, or soup.
Per 3 slices: 70 calories, 7 g protein, 4.5 g fat
Frozen Foods
18. Best Fish Sticks
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Fish Sticks, Potato Crusted
Try them topped with lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper (#106), and chopped parsley for a grown-up meal.
Per 3 sticks: 120 calories, 6 g protein, 7 g carbs (<1>
19. Best French Fries
Cascadian Farm Crinkle Cut French Fries
No partially hydrogenated oil (a.k.a. trans fat).
Per 18 pieces: 110 calories, 2 g protein, 17 g carbs (2 g fiber), 4 g fat
20. Best Waffle
Van's 8 Whole Grains Multigrain
Top these fiber-rich waffles with yogurt (#57) and fruit for breakfast.
Per 2 waffles: 180 calories, 3 g protein, 31 g carbs (6 g fiber), 7 g fat
21. Best Vegetable
Cascadian Farm Organic Garden Peas
You don't even need butter—these peas require only a pinch of sea salt (#105) to taste amazing.
Per 2/3 cup: 70 calories, 4 g protein, 12 g carbs (4 g fiber)
22. Best Fruit
Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Organic Berry Blend
Keep a bag on hand for smoothies.
Per 3/4 cup: 70 calories, 1 g protein, 15 g carbs (3 g fiber)
Dairy and Deli
23. Best All-Purpose Cheese
Bella Rosa Parmigiano Reggiano
Grate it on everything from pasta to pizza to soup.
Per grated Tbsp: 20 calories, 2 g protein, 1.5 g fat
24. Best Sour Cream
Breakstone's All Natural
Stir in the juice and zest of a lime and some chopped scallions to make an awesome taco topping.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 calories, 1 g protein, 1 g carbs, 5 g fat
25. Best Butter
Keller's Whipped Butter, Salted
Big butter flavor, with fewer calories than your typical stick of butter.
Per Tbsp: 70 calories, 7 g fat
26. Best Butter Spread
Keller's Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
Our tasters agree: This brand tastes like the real deal, and spreads easily.
Per Tbsp: 100 calories, 11 g fat
Jarred and Canned Goods
27. Best Refried Beans
Eden Organic Spicy Refried Black Beans
These spicy beans pack in big flavor, and despite the "refried" part, only a bit of added fat.
Per 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 6 g protein, 18 g carbs (7 g fiber), 1.5 g fat
28. Best Canned Beans
Eden Organic Black Beans
Simmer these antioxidant-rich beans with sauteed onions and peppers for an easy side.
Per 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 7 g protein, 18 g carbs (6 g fiber), 1 g fat
29. Best Canned Tomatoes
Cento San Marzano Organic Peeled Tomatoes
Chopped until slightly chunky, these tomatoes are perfect for homemade pizza.
Per 1/2 cup: 25 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbs (2 g fiber)
30. Best Olives
Mezzetta Jalapeno Stuffed Olives
Just one, straight out of the jar, makes an instant salty-spicy snack—or a great spicy addition to a martini. For an amazing salsa, chop some up and mix them with diced tomatoes and cilantro.
Per olive: 10 calories, 1 g carbs, 1 g fat
31. Best Pickle
Woodstock Farms Organic Kosher Whole Dill Pickles
Crispier and tastier than typical jarred varieties. Slide one of these alongside your next sandwich.
Per pickle: 10 calories, 2 g carbs
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Spreads, Dips, and Toppings
32. Best Ketchup
Heinz Organic
This version of the classic ketchup tastes fresher and brighter than the nonorganic variety.
Per Tbsp: 20 calories, 5 g carbs
33. Best Mayonnaise
Kraft with Olive Oil Reduced Fat
For a killer spicy mayo that'll wake up your sandwich, combine this with hot sauce (#101) to taste.
Per Tbsp: 45 calories, 2 g carbs, 4 g fat
34. Best BBQ Sauce
Pork Barrel
Slap this relatively low-calorie sauce on chicken just minutes before it comes off the grill for a tangy, smoky flavor, or drizzle it over a roast-pork sandwich.
Per 2 Tbsp: 35 calories, <1>
35. Best Steak Sauce
Peter Luger Steak House Old Fashioned Sauce
Upgrade your next steak with the tangy, lightly spicy sauce from Brooklyn's iconic chophouse.
Per Tbsp: 30 calories, 7 g carbs
36. Best Tomato Sauce
La Famiglia DelGrosso Pasta Sauce, Chef John's Tomato Basil Masterpiece
It tastes like fresh tomatoes; not sugary like most jarred sauces.
Per 1/2 cup: 70 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbs (2 g fiber), 4 g fat
37.Best Salsa
Santa Barbara Salsa (Medium)
Unlike many other jarred and fresh salsas we tested, this one was not too sweet or salty, with a fresh, chunky texture.
Per oz: 10 calories, 2 g carbs
38. Best Guacamole
Yucatan Organic Guacamole
Some "guacamole flavor" dips contain little actual avocado. This brand lists organic Hass avocados as the first ingredient.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 calories, 1 g protein, 3 g carbs (2 g fiber), 4.5 g fat
39. Best Peanut Butter
Once Again Organic American Classic Creamy
Slather some on a waffle (#40) for an awesome breakfast.
Per 2 Tbsp: 190 calories, 7 g protein, 7 g carbs (2 g fiber), 15 g fat
40. Best Jam/Fruit Spread
Dickinson's Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread
Spoon onto vanilla ice cream (#43) for the perfect sundae.
Per Tbsp: 45 calories, 11 g carbs
41. Best Condiment
Flora Sundried Tomato Bruschetta
Brush on baguette slices and top with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil, or stir into pasta with roasted vegetables.
Per 2 Tbsp: 150 calories, 7 g protein, 1 g carbs, 13 g fat
42. Best Dip
Summer Fresh Baba Ghanouj Creamy Roasted Eggplant Dip
This smooth Middle Eastern dip tastes great with warmed pita.
Per 2 Tbsp: 110 calories, 1 g protein, 1 g carbs, 12 g fat
43. Best Hummus
Cedar's Original Hommus Tahini
Creamy, with a punch of garlic. Add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (#103) to enhance the flavors.
Per 2 Tbsp: 60 calories, 2 g protein, 4 g carbs (1 g fiber), 4.5 g fat
44. Best Salad Dressing
Drew's Roasted Garlic & Peppercorn Salad Dressing
Unlike most creamy dressings, this one's light enough not to clobber the flavor of the rest of the salad.
Per Tbsp: 70 calories, 8 g fat
45. Best Pancake Syrup
Spring Tree 100% Pure All Natural Maple Syrup Grade A Dark Amber
Real maple syrup doesn't have high-fructose corn syrup or a cloying aftertaste.
Per Tbsp: 53 calories, 13 g carbs
Snacks
46. Best Pretzel
Herr's Pretzel Sticks, Whole Grain, Honey Wheat
The fiber in this snack will help fill you up.
Per 7 pretzels: 110 calories, 3 g protein, 22 g carbs (4 g fiber), 1 g fat
47. Best Tortilla Chip
Miguel's Organic Everything Tortilla Dippers
Our tasters went back for seconds.
Per 10 chips: 140 calories, 2 g protein, 18 g carbs (2 g fiber), 7 g fat
48. Best Cracker
Kashi Original 7 Grain Snack Crackers
Dip into hummus (#85) for a better game-day snack.
Per 15 crackers: 120 calories, 3 g protein, 21 g carbs (2 g fiber), 3.5 g fat
49. Best Nut
Planters Nutrition Almonds
For an instant gut-filling snack, reach for these nuts, seasoned only with sea salt.
Per 28 g (about 2 Tbsp): 170 calories, 6 g protein, 6 g carbs (3 g fiber), 15 g fat
50. Best Dried Fruit
Peeled Snacks Much-Ado-About Mango
No added sugar or artificial flavors, and only one ingredient: mango.
Per bag: 120 calories, 2 g protein, 28 g carbs (2 g fiber)
51. Best Trail Mix
Sahale Snacks Southwest Cashews
Not your forest ranger's gorp: This snack is flavored with chili powder and Cheddar.
Per 1/4 cup: 140 calories, 5 g protein, 10 g carbs (1 g fiber)
52. Best Snack Bar
Larabar Peanut Butter Cookie
The perfect way to power through to a late lunch.
Per bar: 220 calories, 7 g protein, 23 g carbs (4 g fiber), 12 g fat
53. Best Chocolate Bar
Dagoba Organic Beaucoup Berries
Dried fruit boosts flavor and antioxidants.
Per bar: 250 calories, 5 g protein, 27 g carbs (7 g fiber), 19 g fat
Cooking Staples
54. Best Hot Sauce
Huy Fong Foods Tuong Ot Sriracha
Made from hot chilies, this sauce delivers a burn that enhances everything from scrambled eggs to chicken wings to salsa.
Per tsp: 5 calories, 1 g carbs
55. Best Everyday Oil
Spectrum Organic Canola Oil
Its neutral taste is suitable for everyday cooking, and it has a well-balanced fatty acids profile, to help fight disease.
Per Tbsp: 120 calories, 14 g fat
56. Best High-end Olive Oil
Yellingbo Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This peppery, light-bodied oil tastes amazing drizzled on fresh pasta, mozzarella, or crusty bread.
Per Tbsp: 120 calories, 14 g fat
57. Best Vinegar
Colavita Balsamic Vinegar
Mix 1/4 cup of this with 1/2 cup of olive oil, chopped herbs, some shavings of Parmesan cheese (#47), salt, and pepper. Stir well for an easy vinaigrette.
Per Tbsp: 15 calories, 3 g carbs
58. Best Salt
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
This salt is perfect for heightening the flavors of fish, meat, or vegetables after they're cooked. Try it on a rib eye steak (#21) and taste the difference.
0 calories
59. Best Black Pepper
Simply Organic Whole Black Peppercorns
Forget the preground stuff in the shaker. Freshly ground pepper and sea salt (#105) are the cornerstones of flavorful cooking. Use each to your taste.
0 calories
60. Best Bread Crumbs
Wel-Pac Japanese Style Panko Bread Crumbs
A lighter, crunchier Japanese variety that's great sprinkled over sauteed string beans.
Per 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 4 g protein, 20 g carbs (1 g fiber), 1 g fat
61. Best Low-sodium Broth
Pacific Natural Foods Organic Free Range Chicken
Tastes like homemade, with far less sodium than most brands. Use it as a base for soups.
Per 1 cup: 15 calories, 2 g protein, 1 g carbs
62. Best Soy Sauce
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
Use it as a salt substitute in soups, marinades, and dressings to add a savory flavor to your meals that's deeper than salt.
Per Tbsp: 10 calories, 1 g protein, 1 g carbs
Drinks
63. Best Bottled Water
Fiji
When you're not pouring purified water into a reusable canteen bottle, pick up this water: Our tasters preferred its clean, crisp flavor over that of other brands.
0 calories
64. Best Sport Drink
Zico Pure Coconut Water with Mango
An 11-ounce serving packs more potassium than a banana (and a lot more than your average sport drink), all for a modest calorie count.
Per 11 oz: 60 calories, 1 g protein, 15 g carbs
65. Best Fruit Juice
Simply Grapefruit
Naturally lower in sugar than other fruit juices and loaded with lycopene, it's the most underrated juice in the cooler. Mix it with sparkling water (#112) for a healthy riff on soda.
Per 8 oz: 90 calories, 21 g carbs
66. Best Vegetable Juice
V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium
This low-salt version (only 140 milligrams of sodium per cup) actually tastes better than the full-sodium version.
Per 8 oz: 50 calories, 2 g protein, 10 g carbs (2 g fiber), 140 mg sodium
67. Best Bottled Smoothie
Bolthouse Farms Berry Boost
Not eating enough fruit? Drink this blend of blackberries, boysenberries, and raspberries.
Per 8 oz: 130 calories, 30 g carbs (4 g fiber)
68. Best Caffeinated Bag Tea
Numi Organic Aged Earl Grey Black Tea
This aged tea is more robust than your grandma's variety and bold enough to sub in for your morning cup of coffee.
0 calories
69. Best Herbal Bag Tea
Stash Peppermint
Peppermint packs disease-fighting antioxidants and may help calm an upset stomach.
0 calories
70. Best Coffee
Illy Ground Coffee
A dark roast that brews up beautifully.
0 calories
71. Best Instant Coffee
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
Be your own barista: Pour a packet into your mug, add hot water, and stir. No pot (or paper cup) needed.
0 calories
72. Best Beer
Hoegaarden
A light-bodied Belgian brew with hints of spice and orange. It'll satisfy beer snobs—and regular folks, too.
Per 11.2 oz: about 175 calories
73. Best Microbrew
Bell's Hopslam
This microbrewery's intense double India pale ale is flavorful and satisfyingly bitter. It deserves to be savored, not chugged.
Per 12 oz: 280 calories
74. Best Low-calorie Beer
Guinness Draught
Dark does not equal heavy. This smooth Irish brew may have a few more calories than most light beers, but it also packs much more satisfaction.
Per 12 oz: 126 calories, 10 g carbs
75. Best White Wine Under $15
Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2007
This versatile bargain bottle grabbed our attention with apricot flavors that stand up even to Thai takeout.
Per 4 oz: 86 calories, 1 g carbs
76. Best Red Wine Under $20
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2007
Delivers rich flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and fresh sage—and won't make a big dent in your paycheck.
Per 4 oz: about 98 calories, 4 g carbs
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