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Our shopping guides

These shopping guides come from Nutrition Action. We don't accept any paid advertising or corporate or government donations. Any products we recommend have been vetted by our staff and are not advertisements by the manufacturers.

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Is mayo healthy? You might be surprised

Avocado oil or plant-based? Light or full-fat? Mild chipotle or garlic aioli? The burgeoning mayonnaise aisle has so many alternatives that you may be wondering if your regular mayo needs replacing. But health-wise, mayo’s not bad. Here’s what to know about shopping for the spread.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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10 food swaps to save money on groceries

These 10 matchups between competing nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins can help you save money on groceries and shave dollars off your supermarket bill. Sometimes, less is more.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
fruit salad with oranges and spinach and avocado slices

Winter fruits in season: Don’t miss ‘em

These now-in-season winter fruits are ready to brighten up your next meal or snack. Most are rare finds at supermarkets in the spring and summer, so enjoy ‘em while it’s cold!

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
bowl of cereal and milk and yogurt

Healthy cereal: What to look for at the supermarket

The healthy cereal aisle is full of decisions...along with spiffy pitches for protein, healthy hearts, vitamin D, fruit, you name it. So it may come as a surprise that picking a better breakfast is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
Tofu cubes on skewers with sauce drizzled all over

Store-bought pre-seasoned tofu: Which is best?

We’ve rounded up 6 varieties of healthy store-bought tofu that are so easy, they practically leap from their package to your dinner plate.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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Can sodas help your gut health?

“Soda with benefits.” “Microbiome approved.” “A new kind of soda.” The latest crop of fizzy drinks like Olipop, Poppi, and SunSip are healthier than a sugary Pepsi or Coke. That much is clear. But do these pre- and probiotic sodas “support” your digestive health? Here’s a gut check.

Healthy EatingCaitlin Dow, PhD, Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
white bowl filled with light shredded cheese

How to find a healthy dairy or plant-based cheese

Most cheeses have protein and calcium with their saturated fat and sodium. Here's how to find a good balance with a healthy cheese that's dairy or plant-based.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
vegie burger on a plate with sesame bun and lettuce and tomato

How to choose the best plant-based burgers & beyond

Why replace meat (especially red meat) with plants? It’s good for the planet and for your health. But some plant meats are healthier than others...or healthier than they used to be. Here’s our guide to the best—and the best-tasting.

Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch