Even when we try to read the back of a package, it can be misleading and confusing. Like, what are those ingredients we can’t even pronounce? What does “non-fat” mean? And how are we supposed to know which foods to trust? (Does anyone else have a headache right now?) To debunk tricky grocery store foods, we spoke to several experts who gave us the skinny on what foods to simply avoid buying during our food shopping trips. Many foods seem harmless (even good for you) and appear to be healthy with labels saying “natural,” “no sugar,” or “low fat” — but these items aren’t what you think or what they pose as. You can create the same product yourself and have it actually be good for you, or you can buy a true healthier alternative. Here are 13 food items that experts say you should stop wasting your money on. Sorry, granola bars. See you never, yogurt with fruit. It’s over between us. We know better now.
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title: “13 Grocery Store Staples Experts Say To Skip Buying Forever” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Raymond Montano”
Even when we try to read the back of a package, it can be misleading and confusing. Like, what are those ingredients we can’t even pronounce? What does “non-fat” mean? And how are we supposed to know which foods to trust? (Does anyone else have a headache right now?) To debunk tricky grocery store foods, we spoke to several experts who gave us the skinny on what foods to simply avoid buying during our food shopping trips. Many foods seem harmless (even good for you) and appear to be healthy with labels saying “natural,” “no sugar,” or “low fat” — but these items aren’t what you think or what they pose as. You can create the same product yourself and have it actually be good for you, or you can buy a true healthier alternative. Here are 13 food items that experts say you should stop wasting your money on. Sorry, granola bars. See you never, yogurt with fruit. It’s over between us. We know better now.
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title: “13 Grocery Store Staples Experts Say To Skip Buying Forever” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Melissa Kontos”
Even when we try to read the back of a package, it can be misleading and confusing. Like, what are those ingredients we can’t even pronounce? What does “non-fat” mean? And how are we supposed to know which foods to trust? (Does anyone else have a headache right now?) To debunk tricky grocery store foods, we spoke to several experts who gave us the skinny on what foods to simply avoid buying during our food shopping trips. Many foods seem harmless (even good for you) and appear to be healthy with labels saying “natural,” “no sugar,” or “low fat” — but these items aren’t what you think or what they pose as. You can create the same product yourself and have it actually be good for you, or you can buy a true healthier alternative. Here are 13 food items that experts say you should stop wasting your money on. Sorry, granola bars. See you never, yogurt with fruit. It’s over between us. We know better now.
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