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10 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Packed With Calories, Sugar, and Salt

Published January 20, 2026, 06:26
10 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Packed With Calories, Sugar, and Salt

A Daily Mail investigation reveals that many foods marketed as 'healthy' can be high in hidden calories, sugar, salt, and additives. The 'health halo' effect leads consumers to overestimate the nutritional value of these products. Dietitian Lily Souter highlights 10 such foods: protein bars, roasted root vegetables, olives, muesli, dried fruits, hummus, green juices, matcha lattes, diet sodas, and sauces. Paying attention to portion sizes and reading labels is essential, while opting for homemade versions can be healthier.