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8 “Healthy” Foods and Drinks that Are Surprisingly Bad For You (2 of 5)

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2. Instant Oatmeal

When you think “oatmeal” you immediately assume it must be wholesome and healthy. You aren’t necessarily wrong, but it all depends on how you’re eating it. If it’s 100% oatmeal from a container, that’s indeed one of the best foods you can eat for breakfast. It reduces blood pressure and contributes to a healthy heart. But if you’re consuming the instant variety, you could be taking in 21 grams of sugar, which is 40% of your daily intake for what you thought was a healthy meal!

Replace it with: regular, unsweetened oatmeal. Toss in a few raw almonds and a touch of honey and you’ll be set!

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3. Fruit Juice

Oranges and cherries are healthy, so why wouldn’t a glass of orange or cherry juice be good for you? First of all, you’re just consuming pure sugar with none of the fiber that you’d get from eating a piece of fruit. In fact, drinking a glass of orange juice contains just as much sugar as a can of soda! And don’t be fooled by the “no high fructose corn syrup” boasts. Sugar is sugar no matter the form.

Replace it with: fresh fruits. Think of it this way: if you eat an apple or orange, it will contain enough fiber for you to feel full. But if you’re just drinking the juice, you’re basically eating several oranges or apples with absolutely zero of the fiber.

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