So-Called Healthy Foods That Are Actually Junk

Many foods are marketed as healthy, but their nutritional value doesn"t always match the claims on the packaging. Some products contain excessive amounts of added sugar, sodium, refined grains, or unhealthy fats despite being labeled as "natural," "low-fat," or "high-protein."

Learning to read nutrition labels and understand ingredient lists can help consumers distinguish genuinely nutritious foods from highly processed products disguised as healthy options.