Pretzels
Don’t tell the street vendors in New York City, but their sought-after midtown snack is actually pretty terrible for the tourists. Registered dietitian Cara Walsh explains: “Pretzels are basically made out of sugar—simple carbs. The refined-carbohydrate product contains no nutrients that are beneficial for health plus they aren’t satisfying, which is why so many people tend to overeat them.” Here are some other unhealthy foods you’ve been tricked into thinking aren’t so bad.
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