But just because you want to eliminate the time it takes to assemble a meal doesn't mean you need to sacrifice taste. That's when the Whole Foods prepared items department saves the day.

Prepared foods—sushi, salads, or whole dinners to go—are made with natural ingredients, minimal or zero additives (and, it must be said, scant seasoning). The chain's overall slant leans ...

Microwaved Kraft Mac & Cheese (<700 nanograms per serving) was number one in the prepared meals category. And Whole Foods Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon (<570 nanograms per serving) had the most ...