Even though something says
"healthy" on the label, is it
really? Supermarkets contain
thousands of foods with all
sorts of nutritional claims and
catch phrases to make you
yhink you are getting something you may not be. Here are
some items you may want to
watch out for:
Sports Drinks
Studies show that most sports
drinks may not be of any help
if you are trying to lose weight.
Most are loaded with calories
and sugar! That means your body will have to burn off those calories before it can even start burning stored body fat.
Fruit Juices
Again, like sports drinks, most fruit juices are loaded with added sugars. If you must have juice, buy 100 percent juice with no added sugar. Better yet, eat whole fruit instead, and you’ll get lots of fiber and nutrients.
Yogurt
It is true that yogurt is a healthy food—but only if you choose the plain, low fat varieties.
Salads
Ah, yes, nothing says “healthy” than a nice big salad—just don’t ruin it with a high fat dressing! And leave off the added cheese.
Breakfast Bars
Better to eat a regular bowl of high-fiber, low-sugar cereal with skim milk. Popular cereal bars contain too much sugar and fat.
Margarine
Better to stick with olive oil or a very small amount of real butter. Margarines can contain artificial chemicals.
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