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  • Assorted salsas on red background
    Ellie Barbee

    6 Highest Quality And 5 Lowest Quality Store-Bought Salsas

    The next time you buy some salsa, refer to our list of brands that use high-quality ingredients as well as some that include additives and preservatives.
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  • frozen vegetable in slider food storage bags
    Amy Bell

    11 Food Storage Bags You Should Buy And 3 You Should Avoid

    Though they may look similar, not all food storage bags are created equal. We read the reviews to round up a list of baggies you should buy and ones to avoid.
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  • composite image of pasta cans
    Melissa Cabey

    7 Canned Pastas You Should Buy And 3 You Should Leave At The Store

    Canned pasta is an easy comfort food to get on the table fast. Find out which brands to buy and which to skip past on the grocery store shelves.
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  • woman checking grocery receipts
    Steven Luna

    The Secret Grocery Store Hacks Every Shopper Needs To Know

    From strategies like using coupons to tricks like angling for discount combinations, this array of clever approaches helps you get your money's worth.
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  • Brand name cheeses
    Steven Luna

    7 Highest And 6 Lowest Quality Cheese Brands

    We've gathered some of the highest- and lowest-quality cheese brands so we know what to look for in the dairy aisle. Here's what we learned.
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  • Five boxes of frozen cakes
    Chloe James

    The Highest And Lowest Quality Frozen Cakes You'll Find At The Store

    If you're looking at the frozen cakes in the store, it may be overwhelming to decide which one to get. These are the highest and lowest quality ones.
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  • Different bottles of soda
    Hannah Skinner

    Which Sodas Contain BVOs (And Why Are They Being Banned)?

    On July 2, 2024, the FDA announced a ban on BVO, a common ingredient in citrus soda, but what exactly is this chemical, and why is it dangerous?
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  • Chicken pattys in packages
    Dora Nuss-Warren

    Store-Bought Chicken Burgers Ranked Worst To Best

    Chicken burgers are a tasty alternative to beef burgers, but not all patties are created equal. We take a look at some store-bought options and rank them.
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  • Shoppers checking out at Aldi
    Naomi Kennedy

    The Thing You Need To Know Before Checking Out At Aldi For The First Time

    Aldi can be a bit of a mystery for first-time shoppers, and there’s one important thing you need to know before your first trip to the store.
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  • Beef marinating in bag
    Ellie Barbee

    10 Unhealthiest Store-Bought Marinated Meats You Can Buy

    Buying meat pre-marinated may be a quicker way to have a flavorful meal, but many of these meats have added sodium along with high calories and cholesterol.
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  • Frozen fish fillet packages
    Stephanie Mee

    The Highest And Lowest Quality Frozen Fish Fillets You Can Buy

    We scanned package labels for a variety of frozen fish fillets to find those that were sustainably sourced and avoided using additives and preservatives.
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  • loaded hot dog with cheese
    Cheyenne Wiseman

    The Unhealthiest Toppings You Can Put On A Hot Dog

    We looked up the nutritional information for some of the most popular hot dog toppings to compile our list of foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and more.
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  • assorted chicken nugget brands
    Kirstie Renae

    6 Highest Quality And 6 Lowest Quality Frozen Chicken Nuggets

    Frozen chicken nuggets are an easy solution for dinner, but not all brands are made equally. Find out which to buy to prioritize high quality ingredients.
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  • set of five hot sauce bottles
    Nikelle Murphy

    Review: Walmart Gets Spicy (In More Ways Than One) With BookTok-Inspired Hot Sauce Set

    We tried all five hot sauces in the new Spicy Books Hot Sauce set from Walmart and Melinda's that celebrates "spicy" reads from TikTok's BookTok community.
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  • shelf of boxed mac and cheese
    Steven Luna

    7 Highest Quality And 5 Lowest Quality Boxed Mac And Cheese

    Looking to pick a box of beloved mac & cheese for dinner? Confused by the options? We break down the best and worst quality brands out there.
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  • instant ramen packs
    Esha Azhar

    6 Highest Quality And 5 Lowest Quality Instant Ramen Brands

    Instant ramen can be both convenient and delicious, both some brands are better than others. Here are some of the highest and lowest quality brands.
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  • A chocolate sundae from Costco
    Naomi Kennedy

    The Reddit 'Hack' For Costco Ice Cream Toppings Is, Frankly, Kind Of Silly

    Some folks who buy ice cream at the Costco food court might feel the treat lacks toppings. However, a solution we saw on Reddit was not ideal.
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  • Close up of a row of ICEEs
    Jennifer Geer

    10 Unique ICEE Flavors That You've Probably Never Heard Of

    There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than cooling off with an ICEE. Check out 10 of the most unique ICEE flavors that you might not know about.
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  • plastic guacamole container with spoon
    Sam Skopp

    The Unhealthiest Pre-Packaged Guacamoles You Should Avoid

    While most pre-packaged guacamoles sold in grocery stores contain mostly healthy ingredients, some store-bought guacamoles are still healthier than others.
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  • selection of Aldi products
    Maria Scinto

    July Aldi Finds That Will Take You On A Summer Vacation From Your Own Home

    Not everyone can spend their summer vacationing in other places. However, shoppers' taste buds can take a trip with these July Aldi Finds as travel buddies.
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  • Assortment of store-bought coleslaw
    Naomi Kennedy

    This Is The Greatest Store-Bought Coleslaw

    We won't judge you for buying pre-made coleslaw, but you should get the best store-bought version available. Fortunately, we already ran the numbers.
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  • various cooked beans
    Lauren Corona

    14 Healthiest Beans You Should Always Keep In The Pantry

    If you're looking for something healthier than baked or refried beans, then these are the healthiest bean options you should be keeping in your pantry.
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  • Healthy Costco products
    Ellie Barbee

    The Healthiest Foods You Can Find At Costco

    From bread loaded with grains to wild caught fish to cooking sprays composed of nutritious fats, here are some of the healthiest foods you can find at Costco.
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  • Aldi summer products
    Adrianna MacPherson

    July Aldi Finds To Get Your Kids Fully Prepped For Summer Camp

    Kids need all kinds of supplies when they go to summer camp, and Aldi wants to help them get prepped. Here are some summer camp Aldi Finds for July.
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  • Variety of bottles and cans of popular cold brew coffees
    Dylan Myers

    The Unhealthiest Store-Bought Cold Brew Coffee You Can Find

    A cold brew coffee can be a refreshing drink, but not all cold brew brands from the store are healthy. Many cold brew brands have high amounts of sugar and fat.
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  • mixed tomato varieties
    Hannah Warne Latincsics

    5 Types Of Tomatoes To Buy And 3 To Avoid For Maximum Flavor

    Tomatoes are a delicious component to fresh and hearty meals. However, get best result by choosing the types with the most flavor and avoiding those lacking.
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  • Costco, pizza, and chicken bake
    Naomi Kennedy

    Costco's Viral Chicken Bake Pizza Sadly Isn't Real, But Here's How You Can Make It

    TikTok trends can sometimes lead us astray, and the viral Costco chicken bake pizza sadly seems to be a hoax. But the good news? You can make one yourself.
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