In a new TikTok, dietitian Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RD, shares her top five healthy food finds<\/a> from Dollar Tree\u2014including snacks, baking substitutes, and sources of protein. Grab a pen and your shopping list, and jot down her recommendations.<\/p>\n RELATED: Dollar Tree Is Selling the Same Exact Items as Walmart and Amazon for $14 Cheaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n A short ingredient list is always a green flag. Mulstein found no-sugar-added applesauce made from only three things: water, apples, and ascorbic acid. As she explained, ascorbic acid is the water-soluble form of vitamin C that\u2019s included in food products \u201cto maintain color.\u201d<\/p>\n Applesauce belongs to the BRAT diet<\/a>, which is known to help with stomach-related illnesses, including vomiting and diarrhea. You can also use applesauce as a substitute for oil, butter, and eggs in baked goods (the same goes for Greek yogurt).<\/p>\n Skinny Pop\u2019s original flavor popcorn profile contains just three ingredients\u2014popcorn, oil, and salt\u2014\u201dpretty good\u201d for a ready-to-eat, bagged snack, according to Mulstein.<\/p>\n Skinny Pop is free of artificial colors and flavors, and it\u2019s popped in high oleic sunflower oil, which is a healthier alternative to cooking oil.<\/p>\n \u201cFun fact: Popcorn is a whole grain and filled with antioxidants,\u201d added Mulstein.<\/p>\n RELATED: Doctor Says Avoid These Snacks Like the Plague<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another easy, on-the-go snack is the mini pastachio bag from The Wonderful Company. They\u2019re Non-GMO Project Verified<\/a> and considered one of the highest-fiber snack nuts, per the company\u2019s website. A single pouch contains 120 calories and four grams of protein.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are really great to keep in your car or your school backpack,\u201d said Mulstein.<\/p>\n Previous studies have linked pistachios to weight loss<\/a> and improved blood pressure, as well as stable blood glucose levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI love freeze-dried strawberries,\u201d said Mulstein from the Dollar Tree food aisle. You can enjoy them \u201ccrumbled up into yogurt or even mixed with popcorn,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Despite losing its hydration value, freeze-dried fruit is still packed with nearly all the same nutrients\u2014if not more!\u2014as fresh fruit.<\/p>\n \u201cFrozen and freeze-dried fruit are often more nutrient-dense than their fresh counterparts because they are harvested while in-season and immediately flash-frozen or freeze-dried to lock in all of its good-for-you nutrients,\u201d Lindsey Kane<\/a>, RD, a dietician at Sun Basket, told Eat This, Not That!<\/a><\/p>\n Canned tuna is low in calories but rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n Keep a can in your pantry to use for easy, last-minute meals like tuna salad for sandwiches and wraps, or add it to salads, pastas, casseroles, ceviche, and more.<\/p>\n We offer the most up-to-date information from top experts, new research, and health agencies, but our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional guidance. When it comes to the medication you’re taking or any other health questions you have, always consult your healthcare provider directly.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t” src=”https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/dollar-tree-applesauce.png?strip=all&w=500″ alt=”applesauce from Dollar Tree” width=”500″ height=”313″ \/>Dollar Tree<\/p>\n
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