Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Can Yummy Be Good For You?

There’s a big controversy over if it tastes good can it be good for you? The answer is yes. Some of our favorite things like wine and chocolate, are even a better and easier pill to swallow than broccoli or tomatoes. You’d be surprised over what fun things you can eat . It just takes some know how and of course moderation. If it’s yummy eat it. You ‘d be surprised at the consequences.
For years doctors and dentists have been telling us that chocolate is bad. Not so anymore. Dark chocolate, the lovely, rich bittersweet kind is good for your heart. It’s chock full of flavonoids that help in protecting our arteries against hardening and antioxidants that damage our cells. It’s even better for you than black or green tea. The thing is to eat it in moderation. A healthy dessert would be dark chocolate melted over strawberries and blueberries. You’re eating a treat and not feeling too guilty about it
Even snack foods , usually a taboo, can be healthful too. Think about that handful of nuts you’re eating Almonds were once considered too fatty and crossed off dieters' lists. Not anymore. They can lower cholesterol, and assist in weight loss if, again, eaten in moderation. Salsa , that fun dip is also heart healthy, It’s made out of entirely fresh good for you veggies like tomatoes and peppers and spiced with flavanoid rich onions. Serve with simple unsalted corn chips and you have a delicious low calorie, non fattening snack.
Yummy can be good for you. You just have to know what foods have healthy benefits and eat them in moderation. Forget the bland diet stuff. You can still have tasty fun and help your body in the meantime.

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