Dangerfood

Dangerfoods: They're supposedly awesome, healthy eats, but they may not really be as good as we think. Dangerfoods, like granola bars and breakfast cereal, are wannabe healthy options (and often though as such!) which have unexpected downsides that could actually make them pretty bad for us. Sometimes, it's just a matter of eating too much or of serving size. Sure, one serving of peanut butter (2 tablespoons, typically), isn't so bad, but when one sandwich can be packed with double or even <em>triple</em> that amount, there can be some serious problems! Learn more about dangerfoods (and how to avoid them) here:

The health world is crazy for soy, but according to research soy might not be crazy healthy.

Those deliciously thin and crispy crackers can be totally addicting. But these supposedly “healthy” snacks can have a dangerous side, too — they’re often packed with trans fats, artificial flavors and colors, and a whole lot of sodium.

Sports lovers and camping enthusiasts may be huge fans of beef jerky, but let’s take a closer look: the tough stuff is high in calories and sodium, and may even contain carcinogens.

Want to beat the muffin top? Stay away from bran muffins. These seemingly healthy carbohydrates can pack in hundreds of calories per serving.

In the case of condiments, a little can go a long way. A squirt of ketchup or a smear of mayo may not seem like a health hazard, but many of them can actually pack a negative nutritional punch.

While this fizzy drink may seem like a better option than soda, it's actually just as bad. Find out what else is lurking in this "water."

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Want to beat the muffin top? Stay away from bran muffins. These seemingly healthy carbohydrates can pack in hundreds of calories per serving.

Welcome to the breakfast club. The first rule of breakfast club: you must eat.

Full of probiotics and calcium, yogurt has a lot going for it. But with great power comes great responsibility. Fruit-flavored, sugar-laden varieties can often push this breakfast favorite into the danger zone.

Sports lovers and camping enthusiasts may be huge fans of beef jerky, but let’s take a closer look: the tough stuff is high in calories and sodium, and may even contain carcinogens.

Don’t be duped, just because “yogurt” is in the name, the seemingly healthy treat makes the Greatist dangerfood list

Pre-packaged fruits and veggies can be a great way to fit in healthy eats out-of-season— not to mention it’s a bargain. But the canned varieties may not always be the deal they’re cracked up to be.

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