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It's well-known that operating in a caloric deficit is the baseline way to lose weight—it's just science. But thanks to the low-fat, low-calorie diet craze of the 1980s through the 2000s, the idea of a caloric deficit took a fanatic turn, and harmful diet culture still runs strong. In the latter half of the 20th century, companies began marketing low-calorie foods as healthier alternatives when, in reality, nutrition and ingredient labels proved otherwise.
To help you navigate these low-calorie claims that scream from grocery store shelves, we've rounded up 15 unhealthy low-calorie snacks that, despite their marketing claims, aren't necessarily more nutritious than their more caloric counterparts. Many of these brands contain dubious ingredients that today's better-for-you brands are doing without. And remember, one of the basic tenets of health is everything in moderation.
As always, it's important to limit your added sugar intake despite a 'low-calorie' label, and certain reviews have shown a correlation between high sugar and low fat, low-calorie labels due to an effort to make up for 'lost' taste.
Additionally, these fruit snacks contain the artificial dye Red-40, which may, besides certain health risks already underscored, disrupt the endocrine system, as shown in certain animal studies. If you are looking for a healthier alternative, remember that dried and freeze-dried fruits made without added sugars can offer a similar sweet taste and boost of antioxidants and vitamins.
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