Surprising Foods You Thought Were Healthy But Aren't

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Chocolate milk, while nutritious, can be surprisingly high in added sugar. Opt for plain milk to reduce sugar consumption.

Chocolate Milk

Protein bars, often seen as healthy snacks, can contain significant added sugars, making them similar to candy bars. Read labels and choose options with lower sugar content.

Protein Bars

Sports and energy drinks, marketed for energy boosts, can have high sugar content. Choosing water instead is a healthier option.

Sports Drinks

Peanut butter is rich in healthy fats and great on toast or alone, but choose brands carefully, as some add sugars and hydrogenated oils, reducing health benefits.

Peanut Butter

Greek or flavored yogurt isn't always low in sugar. To minimize sugar intake, select Greek yogurt with 12 grams of sugar or less per serving.

Flavored Yogurt

Regular consumption of diet soda can negatively impact health. Besides artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, diet sodas contain caramel color, potentially carcinogenic, and additives that harm tooth enamel.

Diet Soda