Nutritionist shares five ‘wellness’ foods actually sabotaging your health

Nutritionist shares five ‘wellness’ foods actually sabotaging your healthLow-fat yoghurts and other ‘health’ foods may not be as healthy as they seemCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer02:21, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe nutritionist warned people may be sabotaging their health with the wrong food choices(Image: GETTY)A nutritionist has warned that people trying to eat healthy may be sabotaging themselves simply by choosing the foods that ‘look’ the healthiest. From The Fast 800, founded by Dr Michael Mosley, nutritionist Gabi Newman highlighted five specific foods that Brits are likely mistaking for ‘healthy’.‌Making healthy food choices can be overwhelming when the grocery aisles seem to be nothing more than marketing, ‘enriched’ and ultraprocessed products. As a simple rule, the expert urged people to focus on getting whole foods, these are natural or minimally processed foods that are as close to their original form as possible, like getting fresh meat instead of ready-made burger patties.‌Newman added: “By prioritising whole foods, protein, embracing healthy fats, and choosing fibre-rich vegetables, you’re providing your body with the high-quality fuel it deserves. This approach isn't about perfection; it's about building a foundation that allows you to feel your best every day.”‌View 3 ImagesThe nutritionist urged people to embrace healthy fats like those in some full-fat yoghurts(Image: GETTY)Breakfast CerealMany cereals flaunt their whole grain, fibre or vitamin content, but Newman urged people to see what these boxed goods really are: ultra-processed carbohydrates.She explained: “The manufacturing process involves high heat and pressure that effectively 'pre-digests' the grain, meaning it hits your bloodstream as glucose much faster.‌“These rapid glucose spikes cause an insulin surge, often followed by a 'crash' that leaves you tired and hungry by mid-morning. It's a rollercoaster that makes con...