30 Foods That Aren't as Healthy as You Think

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When you think bran, you think healthy, right? Not necessarily. Even if you’re opting for a bran muffin instead of a croissant or a donut, chances are it's still roughly the size of a softball.

Bran Muffins

This means it’s probably at least two servings worth of muffin, and most are packed with sugar and butter as well. It may be better than a double-chocolate, chocolate chip muffin, but it’s still not a healthy choice, unless you only eat part of it, or make it at home, at a normal muffin size.

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