10 Popular Foods You Think are Healthy but Aren’t

Breakfast Cereals – Most popular breakfast cereals are empty calories loaded with sugar and sodium. Try slow cooked oatmeal instead.

Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom- Most popular yogurts with fruit is like eating candy loaded with sugar. Get use to eating plain yogurt.

Whole Wheat bread- Most whole wheat breads have very little fiber. Look for whole wheat bread that has at least 4 grams of fiber per 100 calories.

Energy Bars- Many energy bars are not much better than candy bars. Try GNU bars they have 12 grams of fiber and only 140 calories.

Sport Drinks- Sport drinks are just sugar water. Drink them  during or right after a workout as a recovery drink. Otherwise, drink water and herbal teas.

Low Fat Bran Muffin- Too many calories: up to 600 per muffin. If you have to have one, split it with a friend or eat half.

Tuna Fish Sandwich- Too much mayo; every tablespoon of mayo ads 100 calories of fat. Have seared tuna over salad instead.

Fruit Juice- Many juices have added sugar and are just too high in calories. Eat a piece of fruit instead.

Sliced Turkey – Processed turkey is way to high in sodium. Eat only fresh turkey.

Pretzel- Empty calories with sodium. Try air popped popcorn.