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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You already know that daily Starbucks habit is bad news for the bank account, but it may have negative effects on health, too.

Ingredients like caramel, chocolate, and marshmallows may be must-haves in candy, but these sugary, high fat ingredients have found a new place to hang out. It’s time to take a closer look at that granola bar wrapper.

Sweeten with white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup? Some gasp, but when it comes to agave, many like to really pour it on… and that's not the only way this natural sweetener can get dangerous.

Sticking with a salad is reason for kudos, right? Think again. The seemingly healthy Caesar salad is often chock-full of calories and fat from dressing and cheese, making it this week’s dangerfood.

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."

Filling the coolers of gas stations and gyms alike, it’s hard to tell whether these bottled beverages are junk food or rocket fuel for the body. But the verdict is in: energy drinks are bad news, laden with sugar and questionable supplements.

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