Here’s another reason to go for whole foods: according to the CSPI, you just cannot trust package labeling these days:

For years, CSPI has filed complaints with the FDA about egregiously mislabeled foods — for example, “blueberry” waffles with no blueberries or “strawberry” yogurt for kids with no strawberries. The FDA’s inaction on such products has been taken by food manufacturers as a signal to make even more deceptive claims, said CSPI.

“Food manufacturers are shamelessly tricking consumers who are trying to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,” said CSPI director of legal affairs Bruce Silverglade. “Too many processed foods contain only token amounts of the healthful ingredients highlighted on labels and are typically loaded with fats, refined sugars, refined flour, and salt, in various combinations.”

The press release has a number of examples of misleading foods. For those fortunate to have begun minimizing processed or sugary foods, most of these aren’t regulars in your diet.