Deceptively Fattening Foods in Your Supermarket Cart
Here's why you should be wary of salad kits in a bag and other seemingly healthy items. Plus, one "junk food" that really isn't so bad after all.
By Lynn Andriani
Bran Muffins
We're never quite sure who the winner (or loser) should be in the Baked Breakfast Goods Olympics: muffins, bagels or croissants? But among the carb- and butter-laden competitors, a bran muffin appears to be a wise choice...right? Actually, Somer says, these healthful-seeming breakfast items can have up to 500 calories and 20 grams of fat. If you really want to order one alongside your latte, go for it—but split it with a friend, since one muffin is often closer to the equivalent of 3 to 4 servings.
Published 08/31/2013