Diet

8 "Healthy" Snacks That Are More Fattening Than a Twinkie

Are these 8 fattening foods in your fridge? See the snacks that are sabotaging your diet now

by Sharon J. Yi

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Yogurt Yogurt might seem like the ultimate health food, but you'd be surprised by how some flavors, like the Key Lime Pie-flavored Yoplait, can be as sugar-loaded as an actual slice of pie. The Yoplait has 29 g of sugar -- that's the equivalent of 1 1/2 Twinkies! However, Ansel says, "It's worth noting that about 12 g [of sugar] is from lactose, the natural sugar found in milk. Naturally occurring sugars like this aren't nearly as much of a concern as added sugars because they come packaged with a bundle of nutrients. What you really want to watch out for is added sugars." And yogurt -- especially those with fruit on the bottom -- is typically loaded with added sugars.

Unfortunately, Ansel says food manufacturers aren't required to separate natural sugars from added sugars on the nutrition facts panel. The only way to know is to check the ingredient list. Look for common added sugar ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, glucose, honey, or evaporated cane juice.

Eat this instead: Sweeten plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and some fresh berries or sliced bananas.

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