8 'Healthy' foods that are not nutritious

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

Energy bars

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

Yogurt

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.

Multi-grain bread

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.

Dry fruits

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.

Plant based milk

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.

Granola

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.

Reduced fat peanut butter

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.

Energy drinks

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