#isithealthy

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So, is it healthy? Let's play

Is it Healthy?

I continually walk aimlessly around grocery stores, pick up a product, read the label and wonder; so, is it healthy? Today I look at a product that I thought was a God sent, the 100 calorie packs.

When the 100 calorie packs of my favorite yet forbidden snacks hit the shelves I was thrilled. Finally I can enjoy Chips Ahoy cookies and for a mere 100 calories. At only a hundred calories it must be healthy right? Maybe not. Last year after adding on a few pounds I started following the Weight Watchers Points Plus system. I have to say I was a fan of this program because it teaches portion control and how to enjoy foods you love in moderation. Anyway, on the system a Nabisco 100 calorie pack of Chips Ahoy cookies was 3 points. I was shocked. How could I have a whole cup of cottage cheese with fruit or a 100 calorie pack for the same amount of “points”? Needless to say I stopped eating these 100 imposters and opted for whole foods. Since then I have focused my diet on more whole foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats. Let’s look into this 100 calorie mystery.

Stats:

Calories (per pack):100

Fat: 3 g

Saturated Fat: .5

Carbs: 18g

Fiber: less than 1g

Sugar: 7g

Protein: 1g

Ingredients: (not all listed): unbleached enriched flour, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, vanillin, artificial flavors

Fooducate also gives it a C-. Although it does not list Trans fat on the label it is suspected that this product does in fact contain trans fat.

So is it healthy? No. There is nothing natural or “whole” about this product. You are better off with a more natural snack instead of fillers and fake sugars.