The healthy options that aren't as good for you as you might think.
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5. Energy bars
"Some energy and protein bars can be deceiving as they are often marketed as a health food," says chef nutritionist Michelle Dudash (RD). The truth? "Many contain as much sugar and calories as a candy bar and have just as many processed ingredients with little nutritional value." You can avoid these sugar-laden bars by paying attention to the ingredient list and going for those with whole grains, dried fruit and no added sugar.
