Are you being hoodwinked by your health food?
Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of the Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs.
“A lot of terms and descriptions that are present on the front packaging might make a product seem health-promoting, but don’t be fooled!” she says. “I tell my clients to flip to the nutrition facts label on the back where the information is more regulated.”
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