Tag: Healthy food myths

According to research, most people do not eat enough dietary fiber, but paradoxically, some individuals experience constipation when transitioning to a healthier, fiber-rich diet. So, can healthy food make you constipated? The answer is nuanced, as the issue often lies not with the food itself, but with how it's consumed.

Research indicates that restaurant-style chicken Caesar salads can contain over 800 calories, frequently surpassing a typical hamburger's nutritional content. This challenges the popular idea that a chicken caesar salad is healthier than a burger, highlighting the importance of understanding meal composition.

Despite being touted for its antioxidant properties, a 2022 Consumer Reports study revealed that many popular dark chocolate bars contain concerning levels of heavy metals like lead and cadmium. This alarming discovery forces a closer look at the question: Is there anything unhealthy about dark chocolate, even the seemingly healthy kinds?

According to nutrition experts, many store-bought spinach wraps contain less than 1% actual spinach. This fact challenges the common perception that they are a healthy alternative to traditional tortillas, raising the key question: are spinach wraps highly processed? The answer, for many popular brands, is a resounding yes.

Despite their vibrant green color, many store-bought spinach wraps contain less than 1% real spinach and are often made with refined flour and artificial dyes. This raises the question: are spinach wraps actually healthy, or is it just misleading marketing?

According to a 2025 study in the journal *Advances in Nutrition*, sugary drinks may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes more than sugary foods, but many foods considered 'healthy' surprisingly contain a higher sugar content per serving than a can of soda. This discovery prompts many to ask, what has more sugar than soda and how can we spot these hidden culprits?

Despite their 'superfood' status, many store-bought acai bowls can contain anywhere from 400 to over 1000 calories, surprisingly rivaling a cheeseburger and fries. The hidden culprits behind this shocking number are what makes acai bowls so high in calories, often masking a nutrient-dense base with calorie-dense additions.

According to the World Health Organization, an unhealthy diet is a leading global risk to health, contributing to diseases like diabetes and cancer. This statistic begs the question: are healthy food really healthy, or is our perception of 'healthy' fundamentally flawed?