Health's Food Awards: The Best New Eats of 2011

Soup

Kettle Cuisine Thai Curry Chicken Soup

It’s rare to find a yummy store-bought soup that isn’t a sodium disaster. This one, at 560 milligrams per serving, has about half of what you’d find in most. Spicy curry, lemongrass, and coconut milk give this fabulous Thai flavor—and while the coconut does contribute saturated fat, "it’s fine in moderation," says Newgent.

$3.99 for single-serve bowl; grocery stores

Bread

Rudi’s Organic Bakery Organic Harvest Seeded Bread

"This is how bread is supposed to taste," Newgent raves. The certified organic loaf is slightly sweet and studded with poppy, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, which give each slice good-for-you fats. We highly recommend smearing a toasted slice with almond butter and a drizzle of honey.

$4.39 for 22.4-oz loaf; Whole Foods Market and select grocery stores

Grab-and-go

Sukhi’s Tandoori Chicken Naanwich

Found: a quick big-flavor meal with plenty of protein (23 grams) and not much fat (6 grams). This no-boredom sandwich sports exotic Indian spices (coriander, cilantro, ginger, and celery seeds) and heats up in just 90 seconds. Lunch is on.

$2.99; Whole Foods Market

Deli meat

Hormel Natural Choice Cracked Black Pepper Deli Turkey

Judge Robin Miller gave this deli meat high marks for being low in fat and free of nitrates and MSG. You’ll love the delicious smoky, peppery flavor, and the fact that three slices serves up 11 grams of protein in a super-skinny 60-calorie package.

$3.99 for 8 oz; grocery stores

Cheese

Weight Watchers Natural Reduced Fat Colby Jack Cheese Sticks

Low-fat cheese tends to be rubbery and less than satisfying, but this quick, light snack-stick looks, feels, and tastes like the real thing. And unlike most cheese, it’s low in sodium (105 milligrams) and saturated fat (3 grams).

$3.99 for package of 12; grocery stores

Milk

Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Plus DHA Omega-3

Finally, chocolate milk that tastes creamy (not a bit chalky!). And its virtues go way beyond taste: We love that this bone-builder is organic, and fortified with DHA omega-3 fatty acids, so you’re boosting your mood and memory to boot.

$4.29 for half gallon; grocery stores
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