Hidden Fat Traps Lurking In Your Food

Dried Fruits

Dried fruits are a great tasting snack, but beware they are often sprayed with a sugar solution before being packaged.

Sushi

Sushi can come packed with mayonnaise (or mayo based sauces) as well as other sauces full of hidden calories.

Fruit Smoothies

Not all smoothies have potential fat traps - ones made entirely from wholefood ingredients and fresh fruit, are packed with nutrients and vitamins. However, don't be fooled into thinking that all smoothies make a healthy drink. Many processed smoothies are so full of added sugars, syrup, additives and full-fat milk (and sometimes ice cream), that you'd be better off having a large milkshake from your local takeaway.

Vegetable Crisps

It may seem like the healthier alternative to a packet of salt and vinegar crisps, but veggie crisps have the same fat content as ordinary crisps.

Frozen Yoghurt

Frozen yoghurt is usually low in calories - but the sugar content can be sky high.

Chicken Wraps

A tortilla wrap may contain carbohydrate than a slice of bread, but most pre-packed wraps are packed full of hidden fat traps, such as processed meat, mayonnaise and butter.

Processed Cereal

Many cereals contain a host of different sweeteners to make them more tasty, so make sure you check the sugar content before piling it into your breakfast bowl.

Low Fat Muffins

Choosing a low-fat muffin over a full fut version may seem like a clever move, but in reality, the snack can contain more sugar. This means that not only could your 'healthier' muffin contain more calories, it may be less filling too.

Gluten-Free

Gluten-free aren't necessarily more healthy. Many gluten-free foods are processed and packaged, meaning they still have the fat traps other foods have.

Rice Cakes

Rice cakes can be a low calorie snack - as long as you stick to plain and don't pile on the toppings.