The Shocking List of “Health Foods” That Aren’t Healthy At All

14. Fiber Bars/Brownies

While fiber bars do live up to their claims of containing a third of your daily fiber needs, there’s a catch, and it’s similar to the one plaguing protein bars.Fiber bars contain a lot of undesirable ingredients.

Getting their fiber from tasteless plants, rather than whole grains and veggies, fiber bars and brownies mask their unappealing nature with copious amounts of sugar, artificial flavorings, and unhealthy oils.

Sure, they’re often low in calories. But you can have your cake and eat it, too, with home-cooked meals and healthy snacks that serve up all the fiber you need from real foods.

Remember, getting the daily recommendation for dietary fiber isn’t so hard that you need unhealthy fiber bars to make it happen.