Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #22: IMITATION CRAB
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
It’s seafood, so we know it’s healthy because of the omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also an…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #20: FAT-FREE TREATS
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
The stance that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, whether it comes from fat, protein or…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #19: Frozen Yogurt
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Everyone loves ice cream, but not the guilt or shame that follows. Fro-yo gives you that sugary, creamy hit…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #18: DIET SODA
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
It has no calories and allows dieters to enjoy their soft drinks guilt-free. The classic way to lose weight has been…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #17: MARGARINE
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Advertised as a “heart-healthy” alternative to butter, margarine has been over-recommended for the past 50 years as…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #16: PROTEIN BARS
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Proteins are associated with health, strength, vigour, and muscles. Those who want to eat more…
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 —…
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.…
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…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #12: RICE CAKES
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
These bland cardboard cut-outs were a dieter’s dream during the 1990s low-fat/low-calorie diet…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #11: FLAVOURED NUTS
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Nuts are a convenient snack that provide us with healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, vitamin E,…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #10: FRUIT JUICE
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Many look forward to beginning their morning with a fresh glass of OJ. Drinking your fruit…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #9: LOW-FAT PEANUT BUTTER
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
Full of healthy monounsaturated fats and protein, peanut butter has been a comfort food for…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #8: BREAKFAST CEREAL
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
The health benefits of breakfast cereals are largely the result of a hugely successful marketing campaign…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #7: FRUIT COCKTAIL
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY:
It’s fruit, so it’s good for you.
WHY IT’S NOT:
The syrup ruins everything. Fruit canned in syrup holds its shape,…
Can skipping breakfast cause heart attacks?
Can skipping breakfast cause heart attacks?
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology…
Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #6: GRANOLA
WHY WE THINK IT'S HEALTHY:
It’s considered the “healthy person’s cereal,” made with rolled oats, nuts and dried fruits. The term granola has…