What is a 'healthy' food that is actually as bad as junk food?

Granola is a prime example of a "healthy" food as bad as junk food, often loaded with added sugars, oils, and calories rivaling candy bars despite whole-grain marketing.

Why Granola Fails

Commercial granola packs 400+ calories per cup from honey, syrups, oils, and dried fruits, spiking blood sugar like desserts with minimal fiber benefits. Many bars mimic this, hiding sugars/artificial additives under "natural" labels.