Kim DeStratisNon-Diet Diet Foods
August 14th 2008 13:05
Here's an article from MSN I just came across which calls out the top 5 "diet" foods that people think are healthier choices but really aren't. Whether it's because the label is emblazoned with "DIET" and makes you think it's a better choice and so you drink two diet sodas instead of one, or it's marketed as a smart alternative snack and then is chocked full of empty calories, I think it's always good to read about these sneaky foods.
I have to admit, I did always think it was funny watching someone order a quarter pounder with cheese, fries and a diet coke, it just seemed silly. Of course now that I'm older I understand it's also what you're used to and some people drink it because they prefer the taste. Still, I'm sure some people think it's balancing out the calories they're getting from other foods.
As for baked goods, which I know I've been hearing for years how deceptive muffins are since they are not a pastry breakfast food. Why not try to make your own? I love this recipe for Grandma Johnson's Scones that I found on my favorite recipe site, allrecipes.com years ago. One of the nice things about having a recipe for your favorite baked good means you can control the kind of flour, sugar or sugar substitute, oil, and other ingredients to suit your diet needs. For my own personal spin on these scones, I add dried cranberries and fresh squeezed lemon juice instead of raisins.
The article also gives you 5 foods that are better for you think people tend to think.
I have to admit, I did always think it was funny watching someone order a quarter pounder with cheese, fries and a diet coke, it just seemed silly. Of course now that I'm older I understand it's also what you're used to and some people drink it because they prefer the taste. Still, I'm sure some people think it's balancing out the calories they're getting from other foods.
The article also gives you 5 foods that are better for you think people tend to think.
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