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Jun 27, 2025

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Healthy Eating It’s clear that ice cream isn’t a health food. Even a lower-sugar ice cream is unlikely to be as nutritious as healthy foods like whole fruit or yogurt. But some supermarket brands do

Healthy Eating

It’s clear that ice cream isn’t a health food. Even a lower-sugar ice cream is unlikely to be as nutritious as healthy foods like whole fruit or yogurt. But some supermarket brands do far less damage than others. Our “Better Bite” picks don’t pile on the added sugar, saturated fat, and empty calories like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs does. If you’re looking for a better-for-you frozen dessert, here’s what to consider.

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Moving toward a plant-based diet has never been more delicious. Whether you’re a tofu pro or are new to the soy superstar, there’s plenty for you in this collection from Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood…everything from a trio of luscious Stir-Fries (Sweet & Spicy, Peanut, Cashew) to a veggie-loaded Crispy Tofu Salad to a Korma and a Poke Bowl like you’ve never seen before. Bonus: Kate also shows you what to do with yuba (“tofu skin”). Yuba Pad Thai or Snow Pea & Yuba Stir-Fry, anyone?