How Healthy Are These "Health Foods?" We Asked Top Nutritionists to Find Out

Claim: Chifles markets itself as a healthier-for-you snack that's 100 percent vegan and gluten-free. It's also up-cycled and uses simple ingredients.

What the experts say: While you might want to nosh on these for taste, crunch and texture, these aren't the healthiest option. "You definitely want to avoid snacks that contain refined vegetable oils," says Axelrod. "While vegetable oils are low in saturated fat, they are also high in omega 6 fatty acids. An overabundance of omega-6 fatty acids in your diet has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and inflammation, to name a few."

Verdict: Steer clear of vegetable oils!