If the label says “healthy,� don’t believe the hype

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STEALTHY KILLER FOODSIf the label says “healthy,†don’t believe the hype

A new study from Consumer Reports exposes what “healthy†foods are often hiding: salt.The research publication examined 37 common supermarket foods and found tons of sodium in unexpected places: raisin bran, whole grain bagels, and pancake mixes.Of course, this is no surprise to Men’s Health guys: Eat This, Not That! has already exposed the top 14 “healthy†food impostors, as well as the 13 worst “health†foods in your supermarket. And foods sneaking in salt can’t escape, either: These 20 pack more excess sodium than any others in the nation.It’s no wonder that daily salt consumption in the U.S. is on the rise—processed foods have us downing as many as 3,300 mg of the stuff every day so we don’t miss the flavors (and potassium) of natural, fresh foods. What we get instead are increased risks of high blood pressure, stroke, osteoporosis, and exercise-induced asthma. Do your ticker (and your muscles and bones) a favor: Swap full-fat cheeses for the salty, low-fat substitutes. Pick up the power of Eat This, Not That! through the holidays and at every meal. And put down the salt shaker before somebody—you—gets hurt.If you’re looking to make the best choices when grocery shopping, order the Eat This Not! That Supermarket Survival Guide, on sale Dec. 30.

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