Buying the Hype...

Some things have what’s referred to as a health halo around them, meaning the are “perceived” as being healthy even if they are not!  I like to refer to them as food fakers! Notorious food fakers include granola, smoothies, and restaurant salads. Sure, some are OK, but with so many super-caloric versions out there, you NEED to check the stats before you chew. This also goes for items marked "light" or "reduced-fat" -- just because something has fewer calories or less fat than standard fare, that doesn't automatically mean it's a good choice.