Just because a product heralds itself as fat-free doesn’t mean it’s good for you, and Men’s Health tackles 12 unhealthy foods consumers often mistake for nutritious. For example, the “healthy” granola bar, while made with whole oats, is basically glued together with ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, honey, and barley malt, all of which quickly raise blood sugar. Of course, not all granola bars are unhealthy. Overall, though, Men’s Health gives the thumbs-down to:
- Yogurt with Fruit at the Bottom
- Baked Beans
- California Roll
- Granola Bars
- Pasta Salad
- English Muffins
- Croutons
- Fat-Free Salad Dressing
- Fruit Cocktail
- Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter
- Pretzels
- Corn Oil
