7. Breakfast bars
If there was ever a food advertised as a healthy option when it wasn’t, we’d be hard-pressed to find one on breakfast counters. Often sold as an option for athletes and those who exercise regularly and don’t have time to whip up a bowl of granola or muesli, breakfast bars should be handled with caution.
This is because they are often a far cry from the healthy cereal substitutes they claim to be. Therefore, our advice is to read the label. Like many of the cereals we mentioned above, granola bars often contain high levels of added sugar, usually from the sugar syrup and honey used to bind everything into a stick form. Also, because they’re not eaten with cow’s milk or a non-dairy substitute like soy or almond milk, they’re also lacking in protein. Protein keeps us full for longer, so consuming one of these bars with your breakfast will probably make your stomach rumble soon after.
So choose ones that are low in sugar, have no added sugar and have an added source of protein like peanut butter. Or have a healthier version with a glass of milk.
