In our quest for a healthier lifestyle, we're often drawn to foods labeled as “healthy” or “natural,” but those words can be deceiving. Certain foods that we might think of as “healthy” are actually very calorie-dense and when their portion sizes go unchecked, they can hinder weight loss efforts.

There’s also a difference between a food that’s healthy and one that’s healthy for weight loss. Some higher calorie foods can make it harder to maintain a calorie deficit while still feeling satiated, because the portion size is very small (and if you’re a volume eater, you can easily overeat them).