Everyone wants to be healthy to some degree. Even if you only want to eat pizza and beer every day, you’ll probably still want to maintain your weight and overall sense of good health while you do it. But the world doesn’t work that way. In fact, the world works against us in many ways. Even things that seem healthy aren’t as healthy as we like to think. Some are even worse than unhealthy choices.
10. Grape juice has 33% more sugar than soda.
Nutritionists and doctors are quite vocal about the dangers of drinking carbonated drinks. It's not that Pepsi will make your arms fall off, but it's loaded with sugar, caffeine, acid, and more, which can contribute to tooth decay, obesity And even loss hair .
For many, fruit juice may seem like a reasonable alternative. It’s sweet, like a delicious can of Dr. Pepper, but it’s all natural, which means good. At least in theory. But the truth is, a little juice may be worse for you than soda. Grape juice, for example, contains 33% more sugar than the same amount of soda. Welch's grape juice may be worse for you in terms of sugar and calories , than Mountain Dew, and no one has ever accused Mountain Dew of being healthy.
9. Movie theater popcorn contains more calories than whole meals
Part of the moviegoing ritual is a snack, and usually that snack is a big bucket of popcorn. Popcorn and movies have gone hand in hand for decades. But it's not always the best choice on the menu, even if popped kernels of corn seem healthier than M&M's or a hot dog.
Because of the oily toppings and the butter that popcorn is added to, it often contains a staggering amount of hidden fat. For example, in popcorn you can get more calories and fat than in the whole meal. Or several full meals.
The worst criminal is potentially popcorn for AMC Gourmet Cheddar 85 oz . This thing has 4,550 calories and 341 grams of fat. A McDonald's Big Mac contains 550 calories and 30 grams of fat. So if you eat a whole bucket of popcorn, as many people do while watching a movie, you'll be eating the equivalent of 11 Big Macs in fat and 8 calories.
8. Campbell's Tomato Bisque contains almost as much sugar as Coca-Cola.
Soup is one of those foods that we equate with health and comfort. Campbell's really leans into this in their marketing, and it's true that many people do enjoy a hot bowl of soup, especially on a cold day. But not all soups are created equal, and some are less healthy than others. We generally think of simpler soups as healthier. Plain Broth or Tomato Soup are considered good, healthy choices, and maybe sodium is the only thing we need to worry about. But that's not always the case.
Campbell's Bisque Tomato Soup, for example, is loaded with sugar, which you might not expect. In fact V jar 37.5 grams The thing is, you have to take a second to figure this out because Campbell's labels its cans of condensed soup with the caveat that each can is 2.5 servings. Whether you'll get 2.5 servings from a can of soup is debatable, but it means that if you eat one can in one sitting, as many people do, you'll need to multiply all of their numbers by 2.5.
In terms of sweetness, this means that a can of tomato biscuit soup has almost the same sugar content as a can of Coca-Cola . This also corresponds to approximately 8 Oreo cookies So, while the soup may be delicious, you may want to keep it away from diabetics.
7. Unfrozen tartlets contain more calories than frozen ones.
If you're trying to eat healthy, there's a good chance you won't reach for the Pop Tarts. But for the sake of argument, let's say all you have on hand are Pop Tarts. One box of frozen Pop Tarts and one box of plain Pop Tarts without the frosting. Which one is healthier? If you're this far down the list, you can probably guess the answer.
While it seems like frozen pop tarts should be unhealthy, they are literally coated in sugary icing, but they are not. Unfrosted Pop Tarts contain more fat and calories because they make them thicker The frosting on a regular pop tart makes them bigger, so unfrosted pop tarts have a thicker crust to make up the difference. That's pure carbs and fat.
The difference is small, just 10 calories , but it's still worth a look for those who might think that treating themselves to an unfrosted Pop Tart is better than frosting.
6. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Bowl contains twice the sodium of a Big Mac.
Let's return to Campbell's soup for a moment, but for a new reason. We know that some tomato soups are loaded with sugar these days, but what about classic chicken noodle soup? It's the one that has comforted countless cold victims for generations. What could it be hiding? Salt. Lots of salt.
First, a word about the sodium content of soup. You do need sodium in your diet, but it is recommended to limit it to 2300 milligrams . And lucky for us, that means you can safely eat one can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle a day because it contains 2225 milligrams . Again, because Campbell's labels its cans based on the assumption that you get 2.5 servings from each. If that were accurate, you'd be consuming 890 milligrams per serving.
By comparison, 28 grams of original Lay's potato chips contain 170 milligrams of sodium . A large bag is 280 grams, or 10 servings, which is 1,700 milligrams of sodium, or about three-quarters of a can of soup. A Big Mac, on the other hand, contains 1010 milligrams of sodium , or about 45% cans of soup.
5. Bud Light has more calories than Coca-Cola
Some people like the idea of eating and drinking lightly but still having fun, and that's where light beer comes in. It's arguably a healthier option than regular beer, as it has fewer calories and less alcohol. But light beer, remember, is only relatively light. It's light compared to non-light beer. That doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy.
Alcohol has seven calories per gram. Fat has nine calories per gram, and carbohydrates only have four, so alcohol has a lot of calories that many people don't realize. As a result, even a 12-ounce can of Bud Light contains 146 calories . This six calories more, than in a can of cola.
4. KFC's chicken pie is full of fat and calories
If you like fried chicken, chances are you've eaten KFC at least once in your life. But it's no secret that fried chicken is not a healthy food. It's fried right there in the name. But everything in moderation, right? And if you like KFC, there are alternative menu options. For example, you can try a chicken pot pie instead of fried chicken.
While KFC doesn't claim that pot pie is a healthy option over fried chicken, it's a clear alternative, and at first glance, it seems like it might be better for you. For one thing, it's not fried. And it's full of veggies.
The truth is that KFC pie is very fatty and caloric. In one pie 720 calories and 41 grams of fat. Piece keel from KFC, which is a breast without ribs, contains 290 calories and 13 grams of fat. A drumstick contains 140 calories and only eight grams of fat. That means one pie contains as much fat as five chicken legs or three chicken breasts.
3. A cup of banana chips has almost as much fat as a quarter-pound hamburger.
Many people have had a long, hard, and often frustrating journey in their quest for healthy snacks. The best snacks are often the unhealthiest, and that’s simply because all the unhealthy stuff like fat, salt, and sugar actually tastes good. So finding something that’s delicious but also healthy can take some time.
Fruits are usually seen as a great alternative to most processed snacks, and even if they have more sugar, it's natural sugar and in moderation they're not that bad. But sometimes even fruits can throw us for a loop, like if you take a closer look at banana chips.
At first glance, banana chips seem like the perfect snack. This crunchy, sweet treat will satisfy your snacking needs. But you need to get the right chips. Many banana chips are made by frying banana slices in oil. The result is one cup of banana chips, which can contain 24 grams of fat and 374 calories. That's almost as much fat as quarter pound from McDonalds, and three times more calories than the equivalent amount of potato chips.
2. A cup of 1% milk contains more calories than Coke
Milk is good for the body, we've all heard that. But milk is also an extremely calorie-dense drink, all things being equal. This shouldn't be a secret, it's meant to nourish children and help them grow, so it should be packed with calories. However, the dairy industry offers different types of milk with different levels of butterfat, and this has led many people to believe that milk may be a lower-calorie drink than it actually is.
A cup of whole milk contains 150 calories, which is definitely a lot. But 1% milk, which is just a step up from skim and seems like a lower-calorie option, still contains 110 calories . This makes 1% milk more caloric than Coke. Coke contains 140 calories per 12 ounces, while 12 ounces of 1% milk contains about 165 calories.
1. Meatless burgers contain more saturated fat and sodium than beef.
Meatless burgers continue to struggle to find their place in the marketplace with some success. When Impossible burgers first appeared, they were something of a fad, and Since then their popularity has declined .
Part of the problem with meatless burgers is that they are not necessarily a healthy alternative to meat. They may satisfy people's moral requirements, but their nutrition is a mixed bag. You can get good protein and vitamins from a lean burger, but you also get a lot saturated fats Both Impossible Burgers and Beyond Meat burgers contain more saturated fat than regular ground beef. They also have four to five times more sodium.
Meatless burgersNot necessarily advertised as healthier than real meat, but they capitalize on that perception and don’t actively try to convince consumers of an alternative. It’s like how a sugary cereal can say it’s part of a complete breakfast without acknowledging that you need a lot of extra nutrition for that claim to be true. It’s not a lie, it’s just an omission.
There is also the fact that with all processing , which goes into a lean burger, they may not be as good for the environment as real beef.
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