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20 Best & Worst Orders on Panera's Breakfast Menu
Dietitians sorted through Panera’s breakfast menu to offer an at-a-glance view of the healthiest and unhealthiest picks.
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8 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

From curbing your appetite to combating bad breath, find out why ACV is so popular—and good for you.
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15 Healthiest Starbucks Foods
These nutritious and delicious Starbucks meals and snacks will help keep you satisfied and power your day.
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15 Low-Calorie Snacks That Are Actually Unhealthy
Just because a snack is marketed as low-calorie doesn't make it healthy. Many of these grocery store items are filled with additives, sweeteners, and other questionable ingredients.
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The 9 Healthiest Menu Items at Smoothie King
A dietitian helps you choose which smoothies to sip on and which to avoid.
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Are RXBars Healthy?
These protein bars are made with whole foods, but they can also be high in sugar—so are they actually healthy?
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11 Healthiest Gluten-Free Cookies
You can still eat your favorite treats even if you're avoiding gluten.
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The Best Healthy Desserts on Store Shelves
Something sweet doesn't have to be sinful—there are plenty of healthy desserts to be found.
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The Best & Worst On the Border Menu Items
Looking to get some grub at the Mexican chain? Reference this list of the healthiest items before you order.
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11 Highest-Quality Black Teas
Black tea contains a whole host of potential health benefits, and these varieties taste great, too.
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5 Healthiest Cream Cheeses—and 3 To Avoid
Brands like Philadelphia and Organic Valley are on the list of the best cream cheeses you can buy.
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Is Beef Jerky Healthy? We Asked a Dietitian
Before you grab a bag of your favorite jerky, read what our expert RD has to say about the nutrition.
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13 Best High-Protein Drinks on Grocery Shelves
Sip on these delicious drinks for an easy and refreshing protein boost.
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8 Healthiest Blaze Pizza Menu Orders
See our analysis of the menu, from salad to pizza to dessert, to find the best and worst meal choices.
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6 Healthiest Frozen Pizza Rolls—and 3 To Avoid
Yes, it's possible to find healthy, wholesome, tasty pizza rolls with feel-good ingredients.
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15 Unhealthiest Ice Cream Pints on Grocery Shelves
These popular pints may taste delicious, but they're also loaded with sodium, saturated fat, and artificial ingredients.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Bob Evans
Here's what to order at the affordable, family-friendly chain with an all-day breakfast.
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10 Healthiest Subway Sandwiches
Experts share the healthiest Subway sandwiches for you to order next time you head to this sandwich shop.
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10 Healthiest Fast-Food Cheeseburgers
Yes, you can have your cheeseburger and eat (relatively) healthy, too.
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13 Healthiest Energy Drinks, According to a Dietitian
Give yourself the treat of lasting energy with one of these healthy drinks.
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7 Healthiest Rolls on Grocery Shelves
Yes, it's possible to find tasty, nutritionally beneficial dinner rolls that your whole family will love.
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12 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Best Ingredients
Want delicious ice cream with a list of ingredients you can actually pronounce? An RD says these are the brands to trust.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Maggiano's
Treat yourself while still sticking to your health goals with these Maggiano's menu tips.
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10 Best & Worst Cheddar Cheeses
Find out which cheddar brands are healthiest based on sodium, calcium, and quality of ingredients.
12 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Lowest Quality Ingredients

12 Ice Creams With the Lowest Quality Ingredients
Many ice creams in the freezer aisle aren't made with just milk, cream, and sugar—and that's a bad thing.
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12 Healthiest Iced Teas on Grocery Shelves
A dietitian helps you navigate through refreshing iced teas packed with antioxidants and away from bottles loaded with sugar.
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8 Healthiest Hot Sauces—and 3 to Avoid
An RD picks the best (and worst) hot sauces for when you want to turn up the heat.
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8 Benefits of Eating Healthy Fats
A dietitian breaks down the essential role of healthy fats in regulating hormones, reducing inflammation, and even heart health.
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The 14 Best and Worst Menu Items at Cinnabon
Cinnabon's pastries and cinnamon rolls are far from being 'healthy' but there are some menu items that are better for you than others.
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The 7 Best Drinks To Stop Sugar Cravings
Minimize or eliminate your sugar cravings with the help of these dietitian-approved beverages.
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