Thursday, August 17, 2006

Diet Food Imposters.

Diet Food Imposters.
You've been eating smart all summer long despite the weekend movie trips and backyard cookouts. But some of those low-fat meals and snacks may not be as slimming as you think. Before you sabotage your diet, check out this gallery of diet food impostors, and be sure you're really making healthy choices!

"Real Fruit" Beverages
That Fruitopia drink at the mall was a great way to get in a serving of fruit, right? Wrong. These drinks are only 5 percent fruit juice, and because they're full of sugar, a 20-oz bottle packs 300 or more calories--as much as a cream-filled doughnut! Have a box of 100 percent juice instead.

Poultry Hot Dogs
Unfortunately, just like pork and beef hot dogs, poultry dogs often include skin and fat, so they're no healthier than their "authentic" counterparts. Opt for low-fat or fat-free franks instead. And no matter what variety you get, check the Nutrition Facts label for the real skinny on fat content.