When we talk about “better,” we’re not talking about which cookie has the fewest calories or the highest protein. Instead, we look at the ingredients, processing, and how cookies fit into your overall habits.
Some store-bought cookies use:
These don’t make them “bad,” but they make it easier to overeat or rely on them more often than we realize.
Here’s how to think about common cookie brands you’ll see in stores:
Cookies aren’t off-limits. The key is how often, how much, and what else is on your plate.
At Gococo, we focus on helping you eat in a way that’s satisfying and sustainable. That includes sweet foods but with more intention, and less impulse.
You don’t have to give up cookies to eat better but you do need to be more aware of what’s behind the label and how these foods show up in your daily routine.
Many cookie brands, whether mainstream or marketed as “healthy,” are still ultra-processed, sweet, and easy to overeat. That doesn’t make them bad, it just means they should be treated like what they are: occasional foods, not everyday essentials.
A healthier relationship with cookies doesn’t come from obsessing over ingredients or switching to the lowest-sugar brand. It comes from creating a balanced lifestyle where sweet foods fit in without taking over.
