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FITNESS Magazine: 4th Annual Healthy Food Awards

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For the 4th annual survey, FITNESS consulted a panel of top nutritionists, who spent hours analyzing and rating an array of foods in terms of calories, fat, fiber, sodium and more. Let's start with the <i>Best in Freezer</i>... 

<b>Best in Freezer</b>:  Van’s Lite Waffles (Calories per 2 waffles: 140) These 97% fat-free waffles are crunchy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside and are also made with whole grains.

<b>Best in Freezer</b>: Pacific Natural Foods Fire-Baked Thin Crust Uncured Pepperoni Pizza (Calories per 1/3 pizza: 260) The nitrate-free pepperoni mixed with three types of gooey cheese made this healthy pizza an instant hit. 

<b>Best in Frozen Desserts</b>: Healthy Choice Premium Fudge Bars (Calories per bar: 80) Creamy and supremely chocolaty-but also low in fat. For a portion controlled low-calorie bar, what could be better?

<b>Best in Frozen Desserts</b>: Del Monte Fruit Chillers (Calories per tube: 55) Made with 1 pound of real fruit in each package, these fun icy treats are as refreshing as they are healthy.

<b>Best in Pantry</b>: Kashi GoLean Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble (Calories per ¾ cup: 190) The fruit-flavored whole-grain clusters in this high-fiber cereal drew raves.

<b>Best in Pantry</b>: Pop Secret 94% Fat Free Butter Popcorn (Calories per 6 cups popped: 120) Full flavored, yet 94% fat free, this popcorn tastes just as good as movie version, and is healthy to boot.

<b>Best in Fridge</b>: Tribe Hummus Forty Spices (Calories per 2 tablespoons: 50) The unique blend of spices, including cumin and paprika, in this all natural hummus makes it a clear winner. (Tribe Hummus)

<b>Best in Fridge</b>:  Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese (Calories per ½ cup: 100) Say so long to its reputation as a dieter’s staple. This thick cottage cheese is an excellent source of low-fat protein and is also flavorful and filling.

<b>Best in Snacks</b>: York Pieces Candies (Calories per 50 pieces: 170) York Peppermint Pattie is surprisingly low in fat, but full of flavor.

<b>Best in Snacks</b>:  Michael Season’s Baked Cheddar Cheese Curls (Calories per cup: 130) Low in fat, wheat-free and gluten-free, but made with real cheese for serious flavor.  

<b>Best in Drinks</b>: Activate Workout Pink Grapefruit (Calories per bottle: 5 calories) Packed with 110mg of electrolytes, this is a smart sip for fitness buffs who want something more flavorful than water.

<b>Best in Drinks</b>: R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Lemon Sparkling Essence (Calories per bottle: 0 calories) Pure spring water infused with organic lemon with no added sugar - this healthy, refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day. <a href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/?ordersrc=google5fitnessmagazine_home&amp;cobrandId=ww5&amp;s_kwcid=fitness%20magazine%7C1052345812">Click here to read more from FITNESS Magazine.</a>