Healthy: Not Healthy

Just because a food says it's healthy doesn't mean it is healthy. Any food manufacturer can label foods as "natural" or "healthy," but there are no governmental regulations that require foods to meet certain standards. Fat-free foods are often loaded with so many chemicals and preservatives that it's better to eat regular or low fat options. Diet foods are frequently filled with sweeteners and ingredients that make you crave more. Frozen dinners may claim to be healthy or lean, but have little to no nutritional value. To eat better, make sure the bulk of your diet comes from fruits and vegetables with some lean meats. Buy "organic" when possible, as there are standards for this rating. Do your best to buy meat that is free of hormones and antibiotics from vegetarian fed chickens and grass fed cows.

• View more tidbits