India, Dec. 28 -- As more people try to make better food choices, confusion around what's truly healthy continues to grow. Processed alternatives, hidden sugars and refined ingredients often slip under the radar. Dr Preethi Mrinalini, a laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon based in Chennai, shares in her December 22 Instagram post 5 commonly consumed foods that are mistaken for healthy options. (Also read: Dwarka diabetologist with 24 years of experience shares 3 simple tests to diagnose diabetes early: 'Delay is dangerous' )

"Many foods are marketed as 'healthy', but labels don't always tell the full truth. As a surgeon, I see how these everyday choices quietly affect gut health, weight, and metabolism over time," Dr Preethi wrote in the ...