Nutritionists Flag 18 'Healthy' Foods That Hide Sugar and Undercut Fullness

2 articles · Updated · fastfoodclub.com · May 21

18 foods from granola bars to store salads can look nutritious yet still drive hunger, nutritionists said, because they often pack added sugar, refined starches or oversized portions.
Fruit juice, sweetened yogurt, white bread and flavored oatmeal were cited as common traps: they digest quickly, spike blood sugar and lack enough fiber or protein to keep people full.
Nutritionists urged shoppers to check labels for concrete thresholds such as at least 3 grams of fiber, 10 to 15 grams of protein and single-digit added sugar where possible.
Plain yogurt with berries, whole fruit instead of juice, homemade trail mix, whole-grain bread and protein-paired snacks like rice cakes with cottage cheese were offered as better swaps.
The broader message was to treat many packaged 'wellness' foods like snacks or desserts unless they deliver real fiber, protein and portion control.

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