13. Pop Tarts
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These toaster pastries feature refined flour crusts, sweetened fillings, and often artificial colors or flavors packaged for speed. Two pastries can deliver a substantial sugar hit with limited satiety, encouraging grazing soon after. Keep them for rare nostalgia moments, not routine fueling. For a quicker but smarter option, toast whole grain bread, spread natural nut butter, and top with sliced berries for fiber, antioxidants, and better macronutrient balance.
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