5 Overrated Health Foods That Aren’t as Nutrient-Dense as You Think

Savvy packaging and marketing that positions certain products as being better for you than others can make choosing healthy foods difficult to navigate. When grabbing packaged foods adorned with words like “fruit,” “vegetable,” “whole grain,” or “high protein,” on the labels, it’s natural to assume they will offer you some level of added nutrition. The reality, however, is that a number of these foods actually carry an undeserving health halo. If you aren’t careful, these overrated health foods could end up undermining your training. To make the best dietary choices, it’s helpful to get wise about what is actually healthy and what is mostly food marketing hype. So, we dug into several food labels and chatted with dietitians to suss out some of the biggest health food impostors in the supermarket—and how to choose actual healthy foods instead. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [5 Overrated Health Foods That Aren’t as Nutrient-Dense as You Think]( [5 Overrated Health Foods That Aren’t as Nutrient-Dense as You Think]( [5 Overrated Health Foods That Aren’t as Nutrient-Dense as You Think]( Savvy packaging and marketing that positions certain products as being better for you than others can make choosing healthy foods difficult to navigate. When grabbing packaged foods adorned with words like “fruit,” “vegetable,” “whole grain,” or “high protein,” on the labels, it’s natural to assume they will offer you some level of added nutrition. The reality, however, is that a number of these foods actually carry an undeserving health halo. If you aren’t careful, these overrated health foods could end up undermining your training. To make the best dietary choices, it’s helpful to get wise about what is actually healthy and what is mostly food marketing hype. So, we dug into several food labels and chatted with dietitians to suss out some of the biggest health food impostors in the supermarket—and how to choose actual healthy foods instead. Savvy packaging and marketing that positions certain products as being better for you than others can make choosing healthy foods difficult to navigate. When grabbing packaged foods adorned with words like “fruit,” “vegetable,” “whole grain,” or “high protein,” on the labels, it’s natural to assume they will offer you some level of added nutrition. The reality, however, is that a number of these foods actually carry an undeserving health halo. If you aren’t careful, these overrated health foods could end up undermining your training. To make the best dietary choices, it’s helpful to get wise about what is actually healthy and what is mostly food marketing hype. So, we dug into several food labels and chatted with dietitians to suss out some of the biggest health food impostors in the supermarket—and how to choose actual healthy foods instead. [Read More]( [Read More](   [It's Not Just You: Exercising After COVID Really Is Harder]( [It's Not Just You: Exercising After COVID Really Is Harder]( Research sheds light on why you may have trouble with endurance once you’re past the virus. [Read More](       [Build a Stronger Core With These 4 V-Up Variations]( [Build a Stronger Core With These 4 V-Up Variations]( All you need is your own bodyweight for this killer core burn. [Read More](   [Country Star ]( [Country Star "Jelly Roll" Is Training for His First 5K]( The country-pop-rap sensation has already dropped close to 200 pounds in the past few years. [Read More](       [Expert Tips to Make the Most of Your Total-Body Strength Workouts]( [Expert Tips to Make the Most of Your Total-Body Strength Workouts]( You can get a good strength session done in 20 minutes with these strategies for optimization. [Read More](   [The Best Weight Machines for Runners—and Which Ones to Skip]( [The Best Weight Machines for Runners—and Which Ones to Skip]( When used properly, this form of strength training can help you reach your goals. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779