The 11 Healthy(ish) Packaged Foods We Are Eating Every, Single Day On Our 2024 Health Journey
They’re not the devil.
by The Candidly Team
If you’re also on a “health journey” you’re likely trying to find more not-boring, very delicious, very filling foods that are higher protein, lower calories, and lower sugar.
We know we’re supposed to eat grilled wild salmon and steamed broccoli every night of our lives, but the reality is that packaged foods can be a profoundly helpful tool for making sure we feel full and satisfied while meeting our protein goals. Because, did you know? Protein is everything. (But really it is, HERE’S a very simplified explanation of why).
While it’s (of course) true that organic lean meats and fresh produce are crucial in our diets, we almost feel like we’re cheating on our health if we buy “processed” food—like we’re not really being healthy, relying on quick, ready-made products.
Except? That’s a crock of s*%t.
In fact, packaged foods can actually be the cornerstone of our health and fitness goals. This doesn’t mean just ANY packaged foods are helpful to eat every day (although if someone could figure out a healthy cool ranch Dorito, we’re listening) but through immense trial and discovery, we now rely on exactly 11 packaged foods, nearly every day, to meet our goal of 100+ grams of daily protein, 25 grams of daily fiber, while being mindful of our calorie intake.
Are they perfect in every, single conceivable way? No. Some have more sodium than others. Some have some fillers. But overall, these incredibly satiating foods help us feel in control of our nutrition and weight—because what we put in our mouths every day is absolutely related to our overall health goals, and knowing we have reliable, go-to foods just makes our lives easier.
Oh. And we almost forgot. They’re also all delicious. Because we’re waaaaaay too old to be eating cardboard and twigs and pretending we’re happy. Not doing it.
So let’s dive in.
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We have to eat.