Ore-Ida Bagel Bites
The ads for Ore-Ida’s Bagel Bites do not explicitly state that they are a healthy snack for kids, in my opinion though they seem to imply that Bagel Bites pizza snacks are good for them.
Here is what one ad says. “Bagel Bites are made with real cheese and mini bagels, and have zero grams trans fat per serving. They’re a snack your kids will love and you’ll feel good about serving. Looks like you snack choice just got easier.” [bold added for emphases]
Clever! So should you feel good about serving your kids Ore-Ida’s Bagel Bites? The fact that they do not contain any trans fat is a good thing, of course, but are they a healthy snack choice for you or your kids?
It is a classic junk food with very little, if any nutritional value. They are loaded with calories, saturated fat, and carbs. Nutritionally speaking, combining cheese with bread is probably one of the worst things you can do to your body.
I am not saying that snacks like Bagel Bites should be completely avoided, but if you are watching your weight and trying to eat healthy, know that “real cheese” and “zero grams trans fat” is only one part of the equation.
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