By Donna V. Scaglione
We might assume some foods out there are healthy simply by how they’re labeled. Or perhaps we think they’re good for us because one of their ingredients has recently been branded “cancer fighting.” But when you stop and really consider all the ingredients — or lack thereof — in some of these foods, they’re not as good as they initially sound. Here are some foods to think twice about.
1. Yogurt
Not all yogurts are the same, so read Nutrition Fact Panels carefully. Although many brands have live and active cultures that are good for the gut, some brands are loaded with sugar, including added sugars like high-fructose corn syrup. Others are sweetened artificially with aspartame and sucralose. Added fruit and sweeteners on average contribute about 14 grams of sugar, making the total sugars about 26 grams (5 teaspoons) per 6-ounce container, the American Dietetic Association reports. Consider buying plain yogurt and sweetening it yourself with added fruit or honey.
