You may think youre eating good-for-you-foods, but you could be wrong.
Even the mostdiligent clean-eatersget tripped up by these so-called healthy foods from time to time.
Seriously, no one is safe.
If you arent sure about the nutritional value of something, check out that ingredients list.
However, if you arent making it at home, watch out for the ingredients.
Jen Flachbart, M.S., R.D.N.
The various grains may still be refined.
Instead of multigrain, choose a whole grain bread.
One packet of instant oatmeal usually adds about 3 teaspoons of sugar to your day.
Ditch the instant oatmeal and make your own overnight oats for a quick, healthy breakfast.
Add some fresh or dried herbs to elevate it even more
Miranda Hammer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
However, there are dramatic differences in calories among the variety of menu items.
A shrimp tempura roll can pack over 500 calories, nearly as many calories as a Big Mac.
Additionally, each roll can include up to one cup of white rice.
Thats a lot of refined carbohydrates.
Whole grains and vegetables are two foods that will keep you fuller for longer.
Youre better off cooking up a lean protein source and pairing it with aserving of grains and vegetables.
Sharon Palmer, R.D.N., The Plant-Powered Dietitian, author ofPlant-Powered for Life
Quotes have been edited for clarity.
