5 Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think
Over the years, it seems as though every food we love has become blacklisted.
It raises blood pressure, is full of fats, promotes bad cholesterol, and so on.
However, new research is emerging and what it reveals is that a lot of these bad foods aren’t so bad after all — at least not when consumed in moderation.
So, what are some of these foods that are healthier than you think?
Butter
It went out of style when low-fat, oil based margarine become mainstream. The problem?
That margarine is full of trans-fats and the butter you are forgoing, while high in fat, actually contains fats which are healthier for you and that your body requires.
So, the next time you are trying to decide what to spread on your morning toast, stick to butter.
Cheese
Yet another insanely delicious item which we have long been told is hazardous for our health. Why did this belief come about?
Essentially, a lot of cuisines were overusing the product, smothering everything possible in cheese, which is quite unhealthy.
However, there are many cuisines that have made good use of cheese for centuries and some of them are considered among the healthiest cuisines you can consume.
Take the French, for example, no one would dare come between them and their quality, artisanal cheese.
And they are a healthy country. Both a source of protein and calcium, it offers your body things it needs.
And different types of cheeses offer different health benefits.
Coffee
So often you hear people talking about trying to give up coffee for their health.
Too much caffeine cannot be good for the body.
And it is true that too much can be harmful, but a cup of coffee every morning also has its benefits.
Caffeine is a natural pain reliever, so that cup of morning coffee can stave off headaches and joint pain.
It also boosts your energy, which can help you be more active and healthier overall.
It packs several important nutrients and has been linked to reducing the risk of dementia and type II diabetes.
Full-Fat Salad Dressing
How many times have you heard that ordering a salad at a restaurant isn’t the healthier options because of all the fat in the dressing?
In fact, it seems as though every list of unhealthy restaurant food has to feature at least one salad.
This might make you want to opt for low-fat and fat-free dressing instead.
However, recent studies have shown that full-fat dressing can help your body absorb the nutrients from the vegetables while low and non-fat dressings can block the absorption.
Chicken Thighs
Dark meat such as the thighs of poultry has long been outlawed as an enemy of health.
However, there are health benefits to dark meat that chicken breast simply doesn’t offer.
Research has concluded that the consumption of dark meat can lower the risk of coronary disease in women with high cholesterol and can even protect against diabetes.
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