With the U.S. obesity epedemic showing little or no signs of improving, processed foods have come under increased scrutiny, and rightfully so. Many processed foods, also known as RTE (Ready-to-Eat) are full of fat, sodium, sugar, and artifical flavors and colors; and are almost completely void of nutritional value. 

But the reality is that most of us buy processed foods because we don’t have the time or energy to cook from scratch. Luckily, there are some good choices out there; you just have to know what to look for. To help you find them, Prevention magazine recently asked five top nutritional experts to identify RTE foods that are actually good for you. The experts developed a list of 100 healthy processed foods which was then narrowed down to the top 49 by Prevention staffers who conducted taste tests. You can check out the entire list by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/22l7htq

 There are some great choices on the list that both taste good and are good for you. There’s something from just about every aisle of a grocery store,  from soup to nuts. A personal favorite is Le Grand Garden Pesto Sauce. 

Here’s some food for thought: “The physical dimension involves caring effectively for our physical body-eating the right kinds of foods, getting sufficient rest and relaxation and exercising on a regular basis” From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 

Enjoy your weekend and be well.