Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #15: SUPERMARKET SUSHI

WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: Sushi has an amazing reputation as a healthy meal. It’s light, contains whole foods — vegetables, seaweed and uncooked fish — and it’s absolutely delicious. WHY IT’S NOT: Ironically, sushi is not eaten in Japan because of its healthy qualities but because it tastes good. It’s…


Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #14: CAESAR SALAD

WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: A common entrée in restaurants, Caesar Salad seem to be enjoyed by those who usually hate salads. It’s creamy, crunchy and Parmesan-y, but it’s still salad. There is, after all, lettuce in there. WHY IT’S NOT: Let’s start with the croutons. These are traditionally made with cubed pieces of…


Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #13: GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS

WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: Gluten has become the new enemy as evidence continues to emerge linking grain-based diets with a range of chronic health conditions. Not surprisingly, the market for gluten-free foods and beverages has skyrocketed. The primary reason is that consumers are convinced that gluten-free products are…