Nutella is a popular chocolate hazelnut breakfast spread that is a hit worldwide, especially among kids.
From the name itself, you might think this beverage is rich in vitamins and nutrients, offering a healthy alternative to your regular can of soda.
Everyone with ‘fruit’ has sugar or chemicals that make it sweet and very little fruit. It’s a concoction of sweetener and colorings,” says one user who believes flavored yogurt isn’t as healthy as most think.
Diet sodas are supposedly a healthier alternative to ordinary soda; however, clinics and nutritionists have warned the general public about consuming them.
Wheat bread made the list of deceivingly healthy foods because of one minor mistake that many people make: wheat bread is not the same as whole wheat bread.
“I’m surprised nobody said bagels. Bagels are like straight up six pieces of bread,” said one user, and surprisingly, they’re right.
Corn complements many dishes, be it a plate of ribs or some BBQ chicken. But an ear of corn differs from all the corn-derived products like corn oil or corn syrup, primarily found in desserts and fried food.
Fruit juices have benefited from the “health halo effect,” which is when a food is effectively marketed to be good for you without evidence that it is.
“Those chocolate protein bars and other flavored bars are about as healthy as the average candy bar with a boost of protein,” says one Reddit user.
Margarine is often seen as a healthier substitute for butter. However, the latter isn’t exactly true. Margarine contains high levels of trans fats linked to various heart diseases and other ailments.
Like the fruit juice issue, dried fruit sounds healthy because it’s fruit, but it usually contains a lot of sugar and is more calorie-dense than regular fruit. Drying fruit removes all moisture, including the juice, which makes it sweet.
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