Ever wonder who “they” are? You know, the mysterious “Guess what ‘they’ say may not be good for you anymore?”
“They” seem to have a lot of influence over what we do and eat, even when it comes to granola bars. Apparently, granola bars, well, certain kinds of granola bars, the kind that get tossed in school bags every day or used as a quick go-to for families on the run, may simply be adding to our struggles with healthy food choices.
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