31. Posted by on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 12:16 pm PST

Wow!! I guess lite isn't always better!!!!

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32. Posted by Leah R on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 12:19 pm PST

good one! not all fat free stuff is healthy either, ussaly they just add more sugar! I LOVE HUNGRY GIRL!

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33. Posted by Yo m on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 12:33 pm PST

to # 13 andrew h. you are one smart cookie. its amazing the lack of common sense in such a large number of people, we need more people who have your logic.

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34. Posted by keylimepie_99 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:13 pm PST

wait..really? ice cream isn't healthy? and neither is alfredo sauce? no way! thanks yahoo for another imformative article!

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35. Posted by sarcastic_scribbler on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:13 pm PST

hello...its alfredo sauce....you cant expect it to be fat free or light...same with all the others...

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36. Posted by Sandra K on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:13 pm PST

For all diabetics, beware of the 'light' products .. check your label for the carbs/sugars level .. often companies add sugars and/or sodium to products to boost taste that has been removed with the fat reduction .. sometimes the original full fat product is better than the supposed 'light' one

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37. Posted by on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:14 pm PST

Point is to have it in moderation. By having the Cold Stome cake batter light once in a while is not going to make you gain. Just don't have it every wek.

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38. Posted by Koo on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:15 pm PST

Anyone with half a brain would read the label anyways. I don't trust anything until I see for myself.

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39. Posted by Me on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:15 pm PST

indeed

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40. Posted by Steve C on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:16 pm PST

Wow HG, great piece, but it seems that you're reaching a bit with the Smoothie King on this 'impostor' list. That particular smoothie is high in calories and carbs because there is a lot of fruit in it (which has a lot of natural sugar). Most diet experts will tell a dieter to consume as many fruits and vegetables as they would like, as fruits and vegetables provide a great number of health benefits. I still think a smoothie from Smoothie King is a better alternative than a shake from Baskin Robbins.

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41. Posted by mark guatemala on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:17 pm PST

It never ends AS HARD AS i TRY i END UP EATING TO MUCH. WE ALL NEED TO JUST EAT LESS. I THINK A LIST OF WHAT ONE CAN EATS FOR THE WEEK WORKS BEST IF ONE CAN STICK TO IT.

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42. Posted by quintale on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:17 pm PST

Thanks HG for the tip. It is really good to know these so-called "light" but turned out to be little lies that are not healthy for you after all. Appreciate this eye-opening article.

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43. Posted by sunnybunny on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:17 pm PST

Hmm, your heart's in the right place, but some of the advice you give (e.g. baked potato) isn't necessarily diet friendly either. Not only should you limit fat intake, you also should limit (or eliminate, rather) refined carbs/high glycemic foods like baked potatoes and pasta. What about sugar? You don't mention any advice about sugar - and that's definitely a no-no for any healthy eater.

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44. Posted by dawnyelle_lewis on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:17 pm PST

Thanks for the tips, will do. It's really not what you eat it's how much you eat.

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45. Posted by Mr.Natural on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:18 pm PST

Good illustration of the little white lies and smoke screens of the food industry. Also note portion size because some of these meals are considered 21/2 servings...

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46. Posted by Amy on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:18 pm PST

Great article

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47. Posted by SM on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:18 pm PST

Stop being so lazy and read labels!

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48. Posted by You are going to lose next week on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

i am sure the light versions of the above items are better than the regular versions......besides whoever heard of ice-cream being "good" for you? woe is the poor schmuck that thinks an arby fresh salad with croutons, bacon, chz, and eggs is good for you......and then they order light dressing. morons. this article is absolutely useless.

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49. Posted by Chris P on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

If you're on a diet stay away from ice cream and eating out...well food that is HEH!

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50. Posted by prazdancr4501 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

How could anyone possibly think that something with "cookie dough", "cake batter" or "dressing" in it or in the title is a low-fat, low-sodium, diet product? Unless you made it at home, fresh from the ground, it's got some fat or some additives and preservatives in it. Especially if it comes in a package. If you know that you are genetically predisposed to gain weight from eating this kind of stuff and gaining weight bothers you, then don't eat it! High blood pressure runs in my family. I what happens to me when I take in too much sodium, so I stay away from it as much as I can. People, be smart, use wisdom and don't eat what your body can't handle.

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51. Posted by Mandy on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

Great Tips!

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52. Posted by TANIA C on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:19 pm PST

Everyone should be careful when it comes to labeling. We as a country eat more than we did 50 years ago and are more sedentry. Those marketing a product will lie, or shall I say bend the truth just to get the product in your mouth. Sickening!! Better to et from the garden.

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53. Posted by Juls on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

ashadowdncr, I have also learned that bit about embalming fluid, but was told it was simply because they previously used way more than necessary. Dunno.

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54. Posted by ut_dancer_8 on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

Wow my new years resolution was to stop eating high calorie foods and i had no idea these menu items had more than i thought. You have helped me by looking alot closer to items that are really phony! thanks yahoo once again.

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55. Posted by rafboe on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

didn't you knew yet?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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56. Posted by Ty R on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

Wow!!! Here she comes! Is your name Darrel? (mnidwd)

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57. Posted by gLoR!eLa on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

OMG! I could not believe all of the calories that Arby's salad had. Thank you for the info. ;)

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58. Posted by RP on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

Maybe if you really wanted to help readers out you would give a small explanation of good calories versus bad calories, depending on their exercise habits. For example, 79 grams of carbs and no fat is a great thing for individuals who acheive anaerobic states during their exercise routine (runners, soccer players, cyclists). However, for the average american that burns calories aerobically, those carbs will be stored and not burned. All of the aforementioned foods can be considered light and healthy depending on your exercise motives. For those who want to sit around, do nothing, and still lose weight; try eating lots of kale.

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59. Posted by Jordon F on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:20 pm PST

YA SO WHAT AND THE SKY IS BLUE..... DUH

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60. Posted by on Tue, Jan 23, 2007, 1:21 pm PST

I don't believe in the Weight Watchers hogwash. Their stuff is NOT nutritious and are mostly junk food peddled by the company to confuse people who are being scammed on useless weight loss products that are based on lies and pure fiction.

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