Yahoo Lifestyle 'Health Foods' that Aren't
1. Deli Salads
Ordering a salad for lunch may seem like your best pick, but if you take it with all the trimmings—deep-fried croutons, bacon and mayo—you could consume a whopping 39 g of fat by the time lunch is over. Go for vegies, a lean protein and vinaigrette on the side.
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2. Bottled Juice
Drinking a processed juice isn’t that different from sipping a soft drink, according to accredited practising dietitian Kate Di Prima. Both are high in kilojoules and sugar, despite the reassuring cartoon fruit character smiling at you from the label. A fresh vegetable juice is a better choice.
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3. Baked Chips
Sure, they’re not as bad as regular chips, but don’t let this label fool you. “Baked means that the fat content may be reduced, but volume is what counts,” says Di Prima. Aim for approximately 25 g or a snack-sized packet only.
