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Food That Isn’t As Healthy As You Think

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Many food brands make claims that what they’re advertising is healthy. After all, their foods may include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. However, often the so called “healthy” food is actually loaded with sugar and is probably not a healthy food choice at all. The following are a variety of foods that may not be as healthy as you think they are ... Granola –  Granola is widely known for being a great snack in bar form or as a great addition to cereal or yogurt. Unfortunately, granola can be loaded with sugar, which can take away all of the nutritious value you were going for. If you are a granola fan and would like to add it into your meal plan, try making it from homemade recipes rather than buying the boxed or packaged versions. Agave –  It was previously thought that agave was a better alternative than sugar, but the fact is, agave is high in fructose and can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, weight gain from belly fat and insulin res...