Some foods just sound healthier than others. And when you see that “all-natural” or “plant-based” label, it’s easy to toss things in your cart without a second thought.
“People often assume that if a food is marked as natural, organic, low-fat or high-protein, it must be a healthy choice,” says Mehak Gandhi, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Fairfield. “But those words don’t always tell you what’s actually in the food.”
In fact, many products with a healthy reputation can still be high in added sugar, sodium, saturated fat or calories. Others may be highly processed or offer less protein, fiber and other nutrients than you’d expect.
