SURPRISINGLY UNHEALTHY FOODS ...

Do you reach for these food choices with the mistaken belief they are good for you?

• Banana Chips – Fried chips are fried chips, whether they’re made of potato, banana, or the less-sweet banana relative plantain.

• Couscous – It may look like a whole grain but it’s actually a tiny pasta

• Cream Cheese – It’s high in fat and doesn’t have a lot of protein or calcium. A better spreadable choice is ricotta cheese.

• Dried Apricots – Dried fruits are dense in vitamins but also concentrated in calories. A better route is to stick with fresh fruit .

• Muffins – Most muffins are just small cakes. Super-sized muffins can pack an astonishing 800 calories.

• Ramen Noodles – They might fill you up cheaply and quickly, but without the add-ons of fresh veggies and protein they’re just noodles in salty broth and not a nutritious diet addition.