Many times, we come across claims or studies that render certain foods harmful to the body while certain others are seemingly harmless. Sorry to pop your bubble, but not every food that is considered bad for your physical health is really so. In fact, many foods are wrongly believed to impart health damages keeping us from their beneficial properties as well.
As per the many recent studies that have come to light, many foods believed to be harmful are not so. even though excess consumption of anything is bad, it is still better to consume these foods regularly in small quantities. Read on to know more about which foods you can consume depending on their nutritive content:
Pizza:
Save the extra loaded cheeses, the rest of the pizza is pretty much veg toppings which can be customized with fish and chicken. Cut down on the bit of cheese in the topping and the crust, and you are good to go. Include plenty of veggies, and you will have nothing but a beneficial meal with all the required nutrients in proper quantities.
Chocolate:
Dark chocolate, specifically, is known to improve your overall health, as compared to milk chocolate. You can introduce a bit of dark chocolate in your diet to gain the perfect body with the perfect metabolism.
Coffee:
Recently it has been discovered that coffee contains properties known to combat diabetes and cancers. As opposed to prior belief, coffee does not induce cancerous effects or cardiovascular disorders in people but instead fights them off. Due to its caffeine content, an excess of coffee must definitely be avoided. But up to 3 cups of coffee a day will do nothing to harm your physical health.
Potatoes:
As opposed to earlier beliefs, potatoes are not just bags of unhealthy starch and carbs. Instead, potatoes are now known for their antioxidant content, especially vitamin C, which is greatly needed in the body. It is true that excess of starch will cause you to put on weight, but let it not come to that. Control your potato intake and you’ll be good.
Whole milk:
Known to be full of unhealthy fat, whole milk was never considered a good option, especially when it came to losing weight. Instead skimmed milk or low-fat milk was preferred. Lately, it has been brought to light that the whole dairy is good for health, provided you don’t go overboard with it. Also, the risk of falling prey to obesity is greatly reduced with consumption of whole milk and cream.
Popcorn:
Popcorn loaded with butter and cheese is just too high in fat content. You can customize your popcorn and opt for the one not drenched in butter and fat. It is actually a healthy snack to munch upon while you binge watch your favorite movie or series.
Peanut butter:
True that peanut butter is plenty of calories, but only the good ones. Peanut butter is also known to reduce the risk of diabetes, which is why it now falls under the category of the must-have foods. Take care to not eat more than is required or multiple times a day. Keep your peanut butter intake to a minimum, and there will be no health hazards.
Salt:
Salt, though not so good for hypertensive and high blood pressure patients, is still required in the body. Salt contains sodium which is needed in the body for many purposes. Totally cutting down your salt intake will do nothing but harm your body in the long run.
Cheese:
Instead of causing you to put on weight, cheese can actually help monitor it if consumed rightly. It can also regulate your blood sugar, and control your blood pressure. Keep a tab on your cheese intake, and you will be just fine!
These foods are not as bad as they have been portrayed as per earlier researchers and beliefs. Having said that, it is obvious that going overboard with anything is bad for health. Similarly, exceeding one’s limits of the above-mentioned eatables will harm your health in long-term.
The purpose of this write-up is to bring to light the beneficial effects of various foodstuffs. Monitor your diet as per your bodily requirements, and stick to it.