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100 Healthiest Foods of 2017

The Eat This!-approved picks you should continue buying in 2018!

By Eat This, Not That! Editors

December 12, 2017

While 2017 was filled with many new, outrageous fast food items, we were also introduced to a bunch of Eat This!-approved innovations (hello, cauliflower pizza crust and probiotic granola!). And let's not forget the plethora of plant-based milks that made us jump for joy.

As an ode to 2017's most healthful grub, we've rounded up 100 of the best foods that graced grocery stores this year. Find out what you should start (or continue!) bagging up in 2018 to achieve your best body yet—and don't forget to steer clear of any of these 100 Unhealthiest Foods of 2017.

Caulipower Pizza Crust

Per ⅓ crust (57 g): 170 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 105 mg sodium, 26 g carbs (2 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein

Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk, Unsweetened

Per 8 oz. cup: 90 calories, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 1 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 10 g protein

Polar Seltzer'ade, Raspberry Pink Lemonade

Per 8 oz.: 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

Horizon Organic Good & Go! Cheddar & Pretzels

Per container (36 g): 140 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 400 mg sodium, 13 g carbs (0 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 6 g protein

Alter Eco Dark Super Blackout

Per 5 sections (40 g): 260 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 8 g carbs (5 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 4 g protein

Eggland's Best Organic Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs

Per 1 egg (44 g): 50 calories, 3.5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 55 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 5.5 g protein

Campbell's Well Yes! Black Bean with Red Quinoa Soup

Per 1 cup (245 g): 170 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 590 mg sodium, 32 g carbs (6 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 9 g protein

Blue Diamond Thai Sweet Chili Almonds

Per 1 oz.: 170 calories, 17 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 110 mg sodium, 5 g carbs (3 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 6 g protein

Spindrift Sparkling Water in Orange-Mango

Per 1 can: 13 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 1 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 0 g protein

Barbara's Puffins Limited-Edition Pumpkin

Per 1 cup: 110 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 75 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (3 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 2 g protein

Purely Elizabeth Probiotic Gluten Free Granola, Maple Walnut

Per 1/3 cup: 130 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (2 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 3 g protein

Cybele's Free-to-Eat Superfood Veggie Pasta, Veggie Rotini

Per 2 oz.: 200 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 26 mg sodium, 35 g carbs (4 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 14 g protein

Good Zebra Protein Animal Crackers, Lemon

Per 1 pouch: 230 calories, 8 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 310 mg sodium, 29 g carbs (0 g fiber, 15 g sugar), 12 g protein

The Gluten Free Bar Coconut Cashew Power Breakfast Oatmeal

Per 2 oz.: 250 calories, 12 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 31 g carbs (5 g fiber, 12 g sugar), 7 g protein

Iconic Drinks, Chocolate Truffle

Per 1 bottle: 130 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 220 mg sodium, 8 g carbs (4 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 20 g protein

Wholly Guacamole Simply Avocado Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Roasted Red Pepper and Jalapeno Lime

Per 2 tbsps: 65 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 3 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 1 g protein

ParmCrisps Original

Per 3 crisps: 80 calories, 6 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 7 g protein

Rojo's Organic Traditional Salsa, Medium

Per 2 tbsps: 5 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 115 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

Ancient Harvest Heat-and-Eat Quinoa

Per 1 cup: 240 calories, 7 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 340 mg sodium, 44 g carbs (8 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 11 g protein

Hope Foods Black Garlic Hummus

Per 28 g: 40 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 160 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 1 g protein

Halo Top Dairy-Free Chocolate-Covered Banana

Per ½ cup: 70 calories, 2.5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 130 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (3 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 5 g protein

Enlightened Chocolate Cookie Dough

Per ½ cup: 100 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 45 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (5 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 7 g protein

Chef's Cut Real Jerky Original Recipe & Cheddar Cheese

Per 1.35 oz.: 160 calories, 8.5 g fat (5.5 g saturated fat), 460 mg sodium, 7 g carbs (0 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 14 g protein

Chef's Cut Real Jerky Pepperoni Turkey Stick

Chefs cut turkey pepperoni snack stick — Courtesy of Chef's Cut

Per 1 oz.: 60 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 420 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 9 g protein

Muuna Cottage Cheese, Lowfat Plain

Per 1 container (150 g): 120 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 460 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (0 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 19 g protein

Fiber One Protein Nut Bar, Chocolate Pretzel Nut

Per 1 bar (40 g): 180 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (6 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 10 g protein

Peeled Snacks Chili Mango

Per ⅓ cup (40 g): 130 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 29 g carbs (2 g fiber, 21 g sugar), 2 g protein

Peeled Snacks Puffs, Butter and Sea Salt

Per 1 oz.: 120 calories, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 4 g protein

Peeled Snacks Habanero Lime Peas Please

Per 1 oz.: 120 calories, 4.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (5 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 5 g protein

Farmhouse Culture Gut Punch Sparkling Probiotic Beverage, Cola

Per 8 oz.: 20 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 130 mg sodium, 11 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 1 g protein

Munk Pack Protein Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Spice

Per ½ cookie: 160 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (3 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 9 g protein

Good Culture Cottage Cheese, Organic Mango

Per 1 container (150 g): 160 calories, 5 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 350 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (0 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 17 g protein

Country Archer Jerky, Beef Original

Per 1 oz.: 70 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 330 mg sodium, 1 g carbs (0 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 11 g protein

Hilary's Fresh Greek Millet Medleys

Per 1 cup: 210 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 350 mg sodium, 30 g carbs (6 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 6 g protein

Siggi's Plain 4% Whole Milk Yogurt

Per 8 oz. tub: 230 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 110 mg sodium, 11 g carbs (0 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 25 g protein

Siggi's Lemon Triple Cream

Per 1 container (114 g): 170 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 30 mg sodium, 10 g carbs (0 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 9 g protein

Alter Eco Dark Mint Truffles

Per 3 pieces (36 g): 240 calories, 19 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 20 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (1 g fiber, 13 g sugar), 1 g protein

Pressed by KIND, Apple Strawberry

Per 1 bar (35 g): 110 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (4 g fiber, 19 g sugar), 1 g protein

KIND Fruit Bites, Strawberry Cherry

Per 1 pouch (18 g): 60 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (2 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 0 g protein

Dave's Killer Bread White Bread Done Right Thin-Sliced

Per 1 slice: 80 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 130 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (2 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 0 g protein

Modern Table Meals Creamy Garlic & Herb Lentil Pasta Meal Kit

Per 1 cup prepared: 430 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 750 mg sodium, 63 g carbs (5 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 20 g protein

Spindrift Sparkling Water Strawberry

Per 1 can: 9 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 1 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 0 g protein

Frontera Chicken Fajita Bowl

Per 1 container: 260 calories, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 700 mg sodium, 36 g carbs (8 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 22 g protein

Barnana Banana Brittle, Gingersnap

Per 6-7 pieces (28 g): 155 calories, 10 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 100 mg sodium, 24 g carbs (2 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 2 g protein

Dannon New Dannon Light & Fit, Vanilla

Per 1 cup: 90 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 55 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (3 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 13 g protein

Mighty Organic Beef Stick in Teriyaki

Per 1 stick: 80 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 480 mg sodium, 3 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 5 g protein

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo Harissa

Per 1 tbsp: 90 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 45 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

Nature's Path Coconut & Cashew Butter Granola

Per ⅓ cup: 150 calories, 7 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 75 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (2 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 3 g protein

Honest Tea UnsweetenedPeach Ginger Tea

Per 16 oz. bottle: 0 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

REBBL Protein Cold Brew

Per 12 oz. bottle: 180 calories, 8 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 210 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (4 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 12 g protein

Halo Top Red Velvet

Per ½ cup: 90 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 120 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (3 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 5 g protein

Green Giant Veggie Tots, Broccoli

Per 6 pieces (85 g): 110 calories, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 370 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (6 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 3 g protein

Philadelphia Bagel Chips & Cream Cheese Dip, Garden Vegetable

Per 1 container (70.8g): 200 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 490 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (2 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 6 g protein

Lundberg Organic Red & White Jasmine

Per 8 oz.: 190 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 20 mg sodium, 43 g carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 4 g protein

Boulder Canyon Lentil Carrot Quinoa Crisps, Sea Salt & Pepper

Per 1 oz. (28 g): 130 calories, 6 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 250 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 4 g protein

Annie's Organic BBQ Cheddar Squares

Per 26 crackers: 150 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 240 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein

Icelandic Provisions Key Lime Skyr

5.3 oz container: 130 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 110 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (0 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 15 g protein

MadeGood Vanilla Crispy Squares

Per 1 bar: 80 calories, 1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 75 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 1 g protein

Birds Eye Veggie Made Pastas 100% Vegetable Pasta Plain Penne Pasta made with Zucchini & Lentils, Marinara

Per 1 ¼ cups: 150 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 240 mg sodium, 21 g carbs (2 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 8 g protein

Vea Snacks, Andrean Quinoa and Spices

Per 18 pieces: 130 calories, 4 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 23 g carbs (2 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein

Kettle Brand Potato Chips 100% Almond Oil Fiery Thai

Per 1 oz.: 150 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein

Kettle Brand Potato Chips 100% Avocado Oil Himalayan Sea Salt

Per 1 oz.: 130 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 115 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein

Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Puffs

Per 1 ¾ cups: 160 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 220 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein

Annie's Organic White Cheddar Bunny Tail Puffs

Per 1 cup: 160 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 220 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein

Welch's Fruit Rolls

Per 1 roll: 70 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 40 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (0 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 0 g protein

Rebellion Protein Crisps, Sweet & Smokey BBQ

Per 1 oz.: 90 calories, 2.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 230 mg sodium, 10 g carbs (4 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 10 g protein

Cape Cod Thins, Original

Per 1 oz.: 160 calories, 10 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein

I Heart Keenwah Chocolate Puffs, Dark Chocolate Himalayan Pink Salt

Per 1 oz.: 140 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 125 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (2 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 3 g protein

Good Thins, Spinach & Garlic)

Per 23 pieces: 130 calories, 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (3 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein

Biena Chickpea Snacks Honey Roasted

Per 1.2 oz.: 130 calories, 3.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 24 g carbs (7 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 6 g protein

Evol New Shawarma Style Chicken

Per 1 bowl (255 g): 300 calories, 6 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 440 mg sodium, 45 g carbs (3 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 17 g protein

Snikiddy Baked Fries, Cheddar

Per 1 oz.: 140 calories, 8 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 240 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 3 g protein

Barilla ProteinPLUS Pasta

Per 2 oz.: 190 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 25 mg sodium, 38 g carbs (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 10 g protein

Sunkist Fruit Chips, Crunchy Strawberry

Per 0.2 oz.: 21 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 4.7 g carbs (1 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar), 0 g protein

Dole Chia Fruit Cups, Strawberry Dragonfruit

Per 1 cup: 130 calories, 2.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 10 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (4 g fiber, 20 g sugar), 2 g protein

Paqui Chips Spicy Queso

Per 1 oz.: 140 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein

I Heart Keenwah Toasted Quinoa Flakes Hot Cereal

Per ½ cup: 170 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 31 g carbs (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 5 g protein

Grainful Frozen Foods, Jambalaya

Per 1 cup prepared: 200 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 370 mg sodium, 38 g carbs (6 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 7 g protein

KRAVE Jerky Honey Habanero Chicken Jerky

Per 1 oz.: 60 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 7 g carbs (0 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 6 g protein

KRAVE Jerky Pink Peppercorn Beef Jerky

per 1 oz.: 90 calories, 1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 280 mg sodium, 8 g carbs (0 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 10 g protein

Sargento Sweet Balanced Breaks, Monterey Jack Natural Cheese with Dried Cranberries and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts

Per 1 tray: 170 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (2 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 6 g protein

Ancient Harvest POW! Pasta, Black Bean Elbows

Per 2 oz.: 190 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 35 g carbs (7 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 12 g protein

Misha Dairy Original Quark

Per 1 container: 120 calories, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 50 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (1 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 17 g protein

Skinny Dipped Almonds, Dark Chocolate Espresso

Per 1.2 oz.: 180 calories, 15 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 100 mg sodium, 10 g carbs (5 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 7 g protein

BOU gravy cubes, Chicken

Per ½ cube: 20 calories, 1 g fat (.5 g saturated fat), 630 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 0 g protein

The Republic of Tea Turmeric Single Sips

Per 1 stick: 20 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeezes, Apple Quinoa

Per 1 tube: 90 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (3 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 2 g protein

Town House Crackers + Hummus

Per 1 package: 230 calories, 9 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 520 mg sodium, 32 g carbs (4 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 7 g protein

Purely Elizabeth Nut Butter Granola, Maple Almond Butter

Per ⅓ cup: 130 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 120 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (2 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 3 g protein

Wholly Guacamole Layered Dips, Black Bean

Per 1 oz.: 50 calories, 3.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 160 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 1 g protein

Blue Moose of Boulder Roasted Red Pepper On The Go Hummus

Per 4 oz.: 200 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 300 mg sodium, 20 g carbs (4 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 8 g protein

MaraNatha Banana Peanut Butter

Per 2 tablespoons: 180 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 35 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (3 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 7 g protein

GT's Living Foods CocoKefir

Per 4 oz.: 40 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 35 mg sodium, 8 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 1 g protein

Biena Rockin' Ranch Chickpea Snacks

Per 1.2 oz.: 140 calories, 3.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 280 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (7 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 6 g protein

LÄRABAR Maple Cinnamon Nut & Seed Bars

Per 1 bar: 200 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 50 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (4 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 5 g protein

ROAR Organic Electrolyte Infusions, Cucumber Watermelon

Per 8 oz.: 10 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 0 g protein

Halo Top Dairy-Free, Chocolate

Per ½ cup: 70 calories, 3.5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 40 mg sodium, 13 g carbs (3 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 3 g protein

KeVita Blueberry Basil Kombucha

Per 8 oz.: 30 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 15 mg sodium, 7 g carbs (0 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 0 g protein

Mrs. Thinsters Cookie Thins, Chocolate Chip

Per 5 cookies: 130 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 19 g carbs (1 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 1 g protein

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Chobani Smooth, Strawberry

Per 5.3 oz container: 120 calories, 1.5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 60 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (<1 g fiber, 14 g sugar), 11 g protein

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