by Melissa A.F.

Created on: February 15, 2009

Ahhhh food. We love it, we hate it, but above all we need it. However, like many things in life what we want is not always what we need and this is where the drama comes into play. One might think the term "food drama" is a little weird but it's a term I have come to be familiar with. If I were famous I think people would probably associate me with the term 'food drama' much like Beyonce is associated with 'Bootylicious' or Paris (ugh) Hilton is associated with 'That's hot'. Food drama.

We have all been there at times, some more than others. The thing is, if we have been dealing with food drama then we pretty much know what to stay away from already, right? Ice cream, cookies, chips, blah, blah, blah. I am going to let you in on the food that looks to be good for your diet on the surface, but in reality could have you trotting right down the path to Fatsville USA, population most of America.

1. Dried fruit: You may be saying "Fruit?! What the @#$!" Yes, I know. Fruit. We are supposed to "Strive for 5" and all that jazz. Don't get me wrong, fruit is a diet staple and it is no secret that it is full of vitamins and antioxidants. However, take away the volume by extracting the water from fruit and what do you have? A calorie laden snack that coud put you way over your calorie limit if you are not careful. You are better off eating fruit in its normal state, but if you find yourself drawn to the dried stuff, be mindful of the portions!

2. Granola: Cereal? Yummy low fat granola? Yes people, yummy low fat "A mere quarter of a cup is 200 calories" granola. If you are some kind of rodent or mythical creature where a quarter of a cup of anything is going to sustain you, then by all means go for it. But in the human world, if you pour a couple of servings in your bowl you are going to be using up a substantial amount of your daily calories before you even take your bunny slippers off. There are many low fat cereals out there that are 100-150 calories for three times the measly quarter of a cup serving granola allows us. Go for one of those and go forth with your day satisfied and with the piece of mind that you will not be in a mid-morning love affair with Dunkin Donuts later on in the day.

3. Low Carb products: I cannot tell you how many people I have seen scarfing down a low carb candy bar or some other junk food that is posing as a "health" food simply because they rationalize that it is low in carbs. When a product is low in one thing it is almost always high in something

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