7 Foods That Sound Healthy but Really Aren’t

Some foods just sound healthier than others. And when you see that “all-natural” or “plant-based” label, it’s easy to toss things in your cart without a second thought.

“People often assume that if a food is marked as natural, organic, low-fat or high-protein, it must be a healthy choice,” says Mehak Gandhi, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Fairfield. “But those words don’t always tell you what’s actually in the food.”

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In fact, many products with a healthy reputation can still be high in added sugar, sodium, saturated fat or calories. Others may be highly processed or offer less protein, fiber and other nutrients than you’d expect.

Here are a few foods that seem healthy but aren’t always as nutritious as they look.