Picking healthy foods at the grocery store, especially for kids, can feel pretty confusing.
There are thousands of foods to choose from.
But how do you know if the ones that seem wholesome and nutritious actually are?
We put two popular drinks head to head to find out which is healthier: this or that?
We put two snack foods head to head to find out which is healthier: this or that?
Granola bars or trail mix?
The Winner:Chocolate milk is the better pick, as Joyce Hendley originally reported forEatingWell.
Here’s why:
The Sugar Story:On the surface, chocolate milk seems an unlikely choice.
But sugar isn’t the whole story for these two beverages.
But that’s about all you get-sugar and a vitamin few of us lack.
Milk is a nutritional powerhouse, in contrast, whether it’s flavored with chocolate or not.
It’s important for kids to get enough of this mineral so their bodies can build strong bones.
Plus there’s plenty of riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus and protein in milk.
Conclusion:Water is still our favorite drink to hydrate with.
But for a special sweet treat, chocolate milk is the better bet.
