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The ‘health food’ with more fat than a Big Mac revealed!

If you’re opting for a so-called ‘healthy snack’, be warned! A wholefood from Holland & Barrett has been slammed for containing more fat than a McDonald’s Big Mac!

The 200g bag of yogurt-coated peanuts contains nearly double the amount of a woman’s recommended daily fat allowance and even more than a high in fat fast-food burger.

The Mirror revealed that the healthier snack from Neal’s Yard Wholefoods contains 40g of saturated fat, nearly double the amount of a woman’s recommended daily fat allowance and even more than a Big Mac (24g).

A spokesperson defended the product by saying it wasn’t designed for one person to eat in one sitting and was for sharing, yet a member of British Dietetic Association warned how ‘healthy’ snacks can often contain hidden sugars and fats which consumers aren’t aware of.

As last month we revealed the restaurant chains with the unhealthiest children’s meals, it seems that many parents struggle to know just what goes into seemingly healthier options.

To help check out Healthy Foods That Are Bad For You and a guide to Healthy Food Swaps when eating out.