ATIO Summer Quick Fix Challenge #1: The 'diet' foods that will ruin your diet
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There are a few diet truths out there: Fruit and veggies are good, excessive fat and calories are bad. But when food manufacturers are looking to make a profit, these truths can sometimes be blurred and exploited. That's why you need to be your own diet detective. Don't worry -- we're here to help you figure out what's actually good for your waistline and what's not. AOL Body recently revealed the most common diet food imposters. What made the list? Here are a few:
- 'Real Fruit' Juice. Don't believe the name -- it's mostly just sugar, and can run you up to 300 calories.
- Chicken and Turkey Hot Dogs. They have just as much fat as regular ones.
- Sugar-free Sweets. Sugar-free stuff still has calories -- the only difference? The calories come from sugar alcohols instead.
What 'diet' foods are ruining your diet? How can you eliminate them from your diet? Think about it, share it with us, and then take action!
We'll be checking back in with you on Wednesday. Until then, happy slimming!
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