Women's Health Magazine Supermarket Stars

A sneak peek at Women's Health's picks for "Best Packaged Goods on the Supermarket Shelf"

From the LifeMInute team

November 21, 2013

Fitness Editor and author of "Shape Up Shortcuts" Jen Ator lets us in on five of Women's Health Magazine's top picks.

Enhance Exercise

Pom Coconut Juice is a really smart option if you're one to get up early and go to the gym. It combines the benefits of 100% pomegranate juice with coconut water, which is going to help power you through your workout. "It's light, refreshing, and packed with the hydrating power of pure coconut," Ator says. While the editors' favorite concoction is Coconut, Pom offers several delicious new juice blends to try.

Boost Protein Post-Workout

When it comes to protein bars, Pure Protein bars came out on top. "They have 20 grams of protein to help rebuild your muscles and refuel you after you hit the gym, plus they power up your metabolism so you lose more weight down the line," says Ator. And don't let their delicious flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter fool you -- these bars are actually low in sugar, a great source of calcium and also chock full of vitamins and minerals.

Stave Off Hunger

To keep your cravings at bay during the day, Dannon Oikos Cucumber Dill Dips was the top pick. "It's light and nutritious and tastes like an indulgence without actually being one," Ator says. The best part is it has half the calories and 70% less fat than traditional dairy dips, and since it's made with Greek yogurt, you reap amazing health benefits like extra protein, probiotics and calcium.

Cook Up Something Quick

"Now if you're in a hurry, Vitalicious VitaPizza in Meatless Pepperoni Supreme is a terrific choice," says Ator. It's all-natural and ONLY 190 calories. But meatless? Yup, it's made with soy pepperoni, which is a great meat alternative that lowers your overall intake of saturated fats. And soy has also been found to help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of prostate, colon and breast cancer.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Edy's Outshine Cranberry Fruit Bars are tasty and healthy. At just 70 calories per all-natural bar, the benefits of cranberries include reducing the risk of UTIs and regulating your cardiovascular system and liver. So you don't have to feel guilty about eating two!

For the full list of winners, go to womenshealthhmag.com.

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