Many foods have been heavily promoted as being healthy. But
not all of them are. Here are some foods which are far less “good for
you” than most people believe.

Energy bars

Energy bars usually contain protein and fiber, but they may
also be loaded with calories. That’s fine if you occasionally make one
a meal, but most people eat them as snacks.

Granola

Granola sounds healthy. But it’s often high in fat, sugar
and calories. Don’t be fooled by a seemingly low calorie count; the
portion sizes on the label are usually tiny.

Salad Toppings

The pecans and Gorgonzola cheese on Panera Bread’s Fuji
Apple Chicken Salad propel it into double-cheeseburger territory.
Before ordering a salad, check its nutrition information.

Smoothies

Added sugars can make some smoothies the equivalent of
drinking fruit pie filling. The smallest serving of Jamba Juice’s
Orange Dream Machine has 340 calories and an astonishing 69 grams of
sugars.

Sushi Rolls

Sushi rolls vary, and the fried bits and mayonnaise in some can really jack up the calories.

Yogurts

The “fruit” in yogurt is really jam (that is to say, mostly sugar).