7 "Bad" Foods That Are Good for Your Body
Don't miss out on nutrients by declaring favorite foods off-limits.
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Do you avoid butter, milk, and cheese in the name of eating healthy? You're not doing yourself any favors. Don't miss out on nutrients by declaring favorite foods off-limits. Your new plan:
No-longer-forbidden food #1: Cheese
Yes, many cheeses are high in fat and calories, but they're also good sources of calcium, says nutritionist Gayle Reichler, author of Active Wellness.
Plus, cheese contains conjugated linoleic acid, a "good" fat that may reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And this acid may help you lose weight by blocking the storage of fat in your body.
Try:
No-longer-forbidden food #1: Cheese
Yes, many cheeses are high in fat and calories, but they're also good sources of calcium, says nutritionist Gayle Reichler, author of Active Wellness.
Plus, cheese contains conjugated linoleic acid, a "good" fat that may reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And this acid may help you lose weight by blocking the storage of fat in your body.
Try:
- Strong-flavored cheeses, such as feta, blue cheese, and fresh (not pregrated) Parmesan, all of which you can use less of without sacrificing flavor.
- Fresh goat cheese, which you can find at your local grocery store. It weighs in at just 23 calories an ounce, compared to cheddar's 114 an ounce.
- Low-fat cheeses. "Reduced-fat cheeses still have about six grams of fat per ounce; and they're not as flavorful, so we tend to allow ourselves to eat more of them," says Atlanta nutritionist Chris Rosenbloom, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.
- Nonfat cheeses. Most of them aren't very flavorful, and they don't withstand cooking well.
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