After a year of sticker shock at the drive-thru, McDonald’s appears to be regaining favor with American consumers.

Fruits and vegetables are the best place to start, since they supply fiber and carbohydrates along with antioxidants, phytonutrients and a host of vitamins and minerals. Ansari encourages shoppers to ...

Buying canned, bagged, frozen or shelf-stable options of foods like fish, chicken, beans, lentils, whole grains and fruits and vegetables is also smart, since they’re often much cheaper, last longer ...