🥗 The Healthy Food Trap – What’s really going on
🍫 Foods marketed as healthy — like protein bars, Greek-style yogurt, and roasted vegetables — can be loaded with hidden sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats
🔥 Processing methods (roasting, brining, added “solutions”) often increase sugar and sodium without consumers realizing
🥣 Items like salad dressings, dried fruit, muesli, and plant-based ice creams frequently contain added sugars or saturated fats
⚠️ The “Health Halo” Effect
🏷️ Labels such as low-fat, high-protein, or gluten-free can create a false sense of health
🍪 One positive claim may distract from high calories, sugar, or salt elsewhere on the label
🥕 Even Whole Foods Can Mislead
🥔 Roasted root vegetables concentrate natural sugars at high heat
🫒 Olives and hummus offer benefits, but portion size and sodium content matter
🍞 Bread and chicken can hide salt added during processing
🔍 Smart Shopping Tips
📖 Read nutrition labels carefully
🧂 Watch for added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats under different names
🏡 Choose whole, minimally processed foods when possible
⚖️ Be mindful of portion sizes
✅ Bottom Line
True healthy eating isn’t about marketing claims — it’s about awareness. Understanding ingredients, preparation methods, and portions helps cut through food industry spin and supports long-term health.
🔗 Sources: DailyMail.com | CSPI.org | DrMcDougall.com