When you craft your dishes at home, you dictate precisely what goes into them, ensuring you can avoid preservatives, artificial additives, and excess sodium are often found in pre-packaged foods.

JULIANNA CABRERA MAKES SIMPLE, HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME, BUT SHE KEEPS PRE-MADE FOOD HANDY FOR THOSE ... ARE A WEAK POINT IN MY HOUSEHOLD, PREPACKAGED FOODS ARE A STAPLE FOR MOST OF US, 60% OF ...

"Trying to avoid some of the pre-cut, pre-packaged fruits and vegetables ... some of the salad bags and cut fruit," she added. Store-bought snacks can be convenient but are often marked up in ...