The Healthiest Breads in the Grocery Store
Fiber-packed grains to fill you up, not out
By our Expert Panel of Nutritionists, Karen Ansel, R.D., Maureen Callahan, R.D., Rachel Meltzer Warren, R.D. and Kerry Neville, R.D.
Mission White Corn Tortillas
Adios, refined flour tortillas! These whole-grain corn-flour replacements are naturally higher in fiber, and their six-inch size serves up instant portion control for burritos, soft tacos, and wraps.
Per 2 tortillas: 120 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 24 g carbs, 10 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein, 0 g sugar
Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Bagel Flats
You can feel a lot better about smearing cream cheese, nut butter, or jam on this sweet, slimmed-down version since it has a third of the calories of other doughy rings. Plus, its flavor is all-natural.
Per bagel flat: 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 23 g carbs, 120 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein, 5 g sugar
Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal-Original Flavor
Taste the hand-baked goodness of these crunchy, cinnamon-tinged clusters, made of gluten-free oats, quinoa, amaranth, omega-3-rich chia seeds, and raw virgin coconut oil.
Per serving (1/3 cup): 130 cal, 6 g fat (3.5 g sat), 17 g carbs, 115 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein, 6 g sugar
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Kashi Berry Blossoms
Like your favorite childhood cereal, these toasted whole-grain pillows will give you a sweet start to the day-only with natural fruit flavors rather than a mountain of sugar.
Per serving (3/4 cup): 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 25 g carbs, 125 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein, 7 g sugar
Batter Blaster Organic Whole-Wheat Ready-to-Cook Pancake and Waffle Batter
"Genius" is all there is to say about this whole-wheat batter in a pressurized canister. Just point, squirt, and cook for perfect fluffy pancakes or waffles on demand.
Per 1/4 cup (about 2 pancakes): 90 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 280 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 5 g sugar
Weight Watchers Seedless Rye Bread
Make this ultra-thin slice your go-to for sandwiches and toast and you'll be surprised at what you don't miss: extra calories, rye seeds stuck between your teeth, and the feeling that you OD 'd on carbs.
Per 2 slices: 90 cal, 1.5 g fat (0 g sat), 20 g carbs, 330 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein, 1 g sugar
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Arnold Fill'ems 100% Whole-Wheat Sandwich Thins
Super-soft and with less than two-thirds the calories and carbs of a standard pita pocket, these hot dog-length flatbreads beg to be stuffed-but they won't stuff you.
Per roll: 100 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 21 g carbs, 170 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein, 2 g sugar
Bob's Red Mill Extra-Thick Rolled Oats
Thick-cut Pacific Northwest organic oats make for a chewy, mildly nutty-tasting cereal that is surprisingly packed with muscle-building protein (unlike instant varieties) and is sodium-free too.
Per 1/2 cup dry: 190 cal, 3.5 g fat (
Tumaro's New York Deli-Style Sourdough Wraps
Exploding with protein and fiber, these 10-inch tortillas leave plenty of caloric room for fillings. Use them for burritos and quesadillas, or as a low-cal sub for bread.
Per wrap: 80 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 430 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 7 g protein, 1 g sugar
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Nature's Path Organic Optimum Slim
With loads of protein and belly-filling fiber, this multigrain cereal lives up to its name-and its crispy texture and light vanilla flavor may have you snacking on it straight from the box.
Per serving (1 cup): 210 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 40 g carbs, 290 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 9 g protein, 7 g sugar
Three Sisters Cinnamon & Apples Multigrain Hot Cereal
Oatmeal has competition in this chewy wholegrain, brown rice, flaxseed, and dried-fruit mix. Just add hot water for a bowl that dishes up heart-healthy alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
Per pouch: 150 cal, 2.5 g fat (0 g sat), 30 g carbs, 90 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 9 g sugar
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