'Healthy' foods that are not nutritious;

1 Energy bars - Coated in chocolate, energy bars are similar in sugar, calorie, and fat content to standard candy bars, despite their health claims and added fiber.

2 Yogurt - Yogurt, a health food rich in probiotics, is often high in sugar, unhealthy toppings, and flavored snacks, making it a potential sugar trap.

3 Multi-grain bread - Many people opt for multi-grain or seven-grain breads due to their perceived nutrient density, but these often contain unbleached enriched wheat flour as the primary ingredient.

4 Dry fruits - Fruit snacks for kids are often sugar and juice, but dried fruit can be problematic due to lack of water-soluble nutrients and calorie density, making it easy to overeat.

5 Plant based milk - Many believe plant-based milks like soy, almond, and rice are superior to cow's milk, but they lack the same nutrient mix and are often high in fat and sugar.

6 Granola - Granola products are often high in fat and sugar, despite containing healthful ingredients like rolled oats, fruits, nuts, and seeds, coated with sweeteners and baked in oil.

7 Reduced fat peanut butter - Highly processed spreads, with the same calories as traditional peanut butter, are often filled with fillers and sugar, and often flavored with high-calorie ingredients like chocolate or strawberry.

8 Energy drinks - Sports drinks may be necessary for marathon runners or long workouts to replenish electrolytes, but average Americans should avoid them as they add sugar to a calorie-dense diet.





Sources - https://www.dnaindia.com/web-stories/health/8-healthy-foods-that-are-not-nutritious-1713180396344