![]() “Try to choose an option that is high in fiber (3 grams or more per serving is ideal) but low in sodium (140 milligrams or less per serving) and minimal-to-no added sugar.” “Ideally, you want as few ingredients as possible and no refined grains.” Whole grains, nut flours, or vegetables make for a great base, while seeds and nuts can add more crunch to the equation. “When it comes to choosing a healthy cracker, the most important place to look is the ingredients label,” says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., the Good Housekeeping Institute’s registered dietician. What qualifies as a healthy cracker, you ask? The answers are right on the box-not the front, with the confusing marketing claims, like “all-natural” (which means different things to different people) or “made with,” written in mouse type, and then, in a bigger font, “REAL VEGETABLES.” Instead, check out the side panel for the real deal. So when the time came to taste test the best healthy crackers, there was no shortage of volunteers. ![]() This food comes in clutch if you’re assembling a cheeseboard, looking for something to spread peanut butter onto, or whenever you’re simply craving some crunch. Everyone in the office is pretty much always game for a midday healthy snack break-especially when crackers are on the menu. If you could see the crumbs on our keyboards, you’d know that the Prevention team cannot function without copious snacking.
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