7 'Health' Foods That Are Way Worse for You Than Donuts
We often think we’re opting for a healthier food choice when we forgo the donuts our coworker [...]
General Mills Oats ‘n Honey Granola Cereal
This granola cereal contains the sugar equivalent of 1.5 donuts and adds an additional 60 calories. Instead, look for a protein-rich granola with less sugar.
» Nutrition: 250 calories, 9g fat, 38g carbohydrates, 15g sugar, 4g protein
prevnextSmoothie King: The Hulk Vanilla
With over 4 times as many calories and almost 9 times as much sugar, this smoothie wrecks your diet before you even have a chance to finish it. Look for low-calorie smoothie options instead, or consider making your own at home.
» Nutrition (24-ounce serving): 801 calories, 32g fat, 88g sugar, 23g protein
prevnextMcDonald's Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait
While these are nearly 40 less calories than a donut, there's over twice as many grams of sugar, causing your blood sugar to spike and then crash, which means you can feel hungry faster.
» Nutrition: 150 calories, 2g fat, 23g sugar, 80mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates, 4g protein
prevnextChick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap
While this might seem like a good choice compared to other options, when you add a "healthier" dressing like their Light Balsamic Vinaigrette, you're consuming about 19 grams of sugar. Instead, consider eating without a packaged dressing.
» Nutrition: 350 calories, 14g fat, 29g carbs, 27g protein
prevnextDunkin Donuts' Reduced-Fat Blueberry Donut
It's widely known that muffins have more calories than donuts, but what about the reduced-fat options? No good. They have twice as many calories, and their sugar content is 4 times the amount found in a Krispy Kreme Sugar Glazed Donut. Grab a coffee and opt for an egg-white sandwich instead.
» Nutrition: 460 calories, 15g fat, 390mg sodium, 76g carbohydrates, 43g sugar, 6 g protein
prevnextNoosa Blueberry Yoghurt
Low-calorie yogurt can have more sugar and calories than donuts. Make sure to read the nutrition labels carefully next time you're strolling the dairy aisle.
» Nutrition (8-ounce serving): 280 calories, 11g fat, 12g protein, 31g sugar
prevnextEinstein's Cinnamon and Raisin Bagel
While this bagel has only 2 more grams of sugar than a donut and is baked instead of fried, if you add a reduced-fat cream cheese schmear, you're bumping your calorie intake up to about 420 calories and consuming around 20 grams of fat.
» Nutrition: 290 calories, 10g fat, 440mg sodium, 61g carbohydrates, 13g sugar, 10g protein
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