Are “healthier” versions of processed foods actually healthy?
Made with whole grain. You can take a trip down nearly any aisle in the grocery store and see this phrase splashed upon unlikely products like sugary cereals, white bread, and chocolate-coated cereal bars. Or how about a package of licorice that’s labeled “Cholesterol free?” Call me crazy, but I don’t think licorice ever contained cholesterol, did it? As health becomes more of a focus in the face of the obesity epidemic, food manufacturers are starting to get on board with healthier products. Some are also making tricky nutritional claims (like cholesterol free licorice) that are true statements, but can trick a consumer into thinking they’re getting something better for their health when all they’re really getting is junk. General Mills, Kellogg, and Pepsi-Co are just a few of the companies that are producing healthier versions of popular products and/or adding new healthier products to their line-up. But are these products truly healthy? It takes a savvy consumer to know the differen
