8 ‘Health Foods’ That Are Bad For Weight Loss (2 of 5)

Frozen Healthy Meals

Many people have fallen for this marketing scheme because the diet industry does so well as advertising frozen meals as healthy. In order to keep these meals edible, they are typically packed to the brim with artificial ingredients and preservatives. Furthermore, they usually have a high sodium content, which increases the risk for all sorts of health issues. While they may be convenient and easy, they are not worth the risks. A rule of thumb is ensuring that any frozen meal you buy has less than 250 mg of sodium, if you must eat one. But better yet, take some time to make meals at home and freeze them ahead of time. Frozen fruits and vegetables in their natural state are your only sure bet when looking for healthy frozen items.

Protein Bars

While they are very easy to grab and go, protein bars are not as healthy as they are advertised to be. They are packed with all sorts of junk like MSG, unnatural fats, GMO soy, artificial sweeteners, and sodium. The safest store-bought bars are organic ones that are mostly fruits, nuts, and seeds and have no added sugar. Or just make your own protein bars at home.