Foods That Are Actually Good For You
Healthy Food
2016-10-24
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There’s so much conflicting information out there, with the list of foods we should ‘avoid’ seemingly growing longer each day.
But we’re here to clear that up.
We spoke to leading Aussie nutritionist and dietitian Susie Burrell about some of the foods health nuts say we should stay far away from.
Turns out they’re not that bad after all.
-------Coffee-----
Coffee has a reputation as being unhealthy, but it’s actually packed with antioxidants.
“There’s good evidence to show 2-3 cups reduces heart disease risk factors,” says Burrell.
But you should avoid sugary flavour syrups and having more than three cups a day.
“Plain black or small with a little milk is fine, but large serves of milk and sugar negate the health benefits,” she said.
-----Potatoes-----
“The humble potato has copped a bad wrap as some varieties are high GI,” said Burrell.
“With fewer carbs (just 20g per serve) than the average serve of pasta or rice, a single potato in the jacket is another nutrient rich, extremely satiating food — just watch the added butter!”
-----Bacon-----
Mmmmmm bacon. The cure to all evil. And all hangovers.
You can still indulge in a bacon and egg roll now and then — just make sure you trim the fat off and keep it to once a week.
“A small serve (1-2 pieces) once a week is no issue especially if lean varieties are chosen. More important is how it is cooked and if excess fat is disposed off,” Burrell advises.
-----Sourdough bread-----
“Unlike regular white bread, the processing of sourdough means that it has a relatively low GI, meaning it releases its glucose more slowly into the bloodstream,” says Burrell.
If you can pick up a multigrain or soy and linseed loaf, all the better.
-----Eggs-----
Some health nuts only use egg whites as a way to reduce their fat intake. But the yolk is where all the essential nutrients — including Vitamin A’s and D, and essential fatty acids — are packed in.
“They’re not the cholesterol nightmare they are often considered to be,” says Burrell. “1-2 each day is a nutrient rich addition to any diet”.
-----Whole-milk yoghurt-----
Buying natural, full fat, plain yoghurt is the best option.
“All dairy foods have numerous health benefits including offering high quality protein as well as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus,” according to Burrell.
“Plain yoghurt in particular is a great choices and the total fat (8-10g) is relatively low overall, compared to other high fat foods.”
-----Hot Chocolate-----
Forget the sugar-laden packet powders. Try making hot chocolate with raw cacao or pure cocoa powder with a small amount of milk and water.
“The addition of cocoa powder, which is rich in antioxidants, can make this a nutrient rich, tasty drink,” says Burrell.
“The bitter nature of cacao also means you are less likely to overuse it.
There are a lot of healthy foods in the world we should be selected to eat for good health.
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But we’re here to clear that up.
We spoke to leading Aussie nutritionist and dietitian Susie Burrell about some of the foods health nuts say we should stay far away from.
Turns out they’re not that bad after all.
-------Coffee-----
Coffee has a reputation as being unhealthy, but it’s actually packed with antioxidants.
“There’s good evidence to show 2-3 cups reduces heart disease risk factors,” says Burrell.
But you should avoid sugary flavour syrups and having more than three cups a day.
“Plain black or small with a little milk is fine, but large serves of milk and sugar negate the health benefits,” she said.
-----Potatoes-----
“The humble potato has copped a bad wrap as some varieties are high GI,” said Burrell.
“With fewer carbs (just 20g per serve) than the average serve of pasta or rice, a single potato in the jacket is another nutrient rich, extremely satiating food — just watch the added butter!”
-----Bacon-----
Mmmmmm bacon. The cure to all evil. And all hangovers.
You can still indulge in a bacon and egg roll now and then — just make sure you trim the fat off and keep it to once a week.
“A small serve (1-2 pieces) once a week is no issue especially if lean varieties are chosen. More important is how it is cooked and if excess fat is disposed off,” Burrell advises.
-----Sourdough bread-----
“Unlike regular white bread, the processing of sourdough means that it has a relatively low GI, meaning it releases its glucose more slowly into the bloodstream,” says Burrell.
If you can pick up a multigrain or soy and linseed loaf, all the better.
-----Eggs-----
Some health nuts only use egg whites as a way to reduce their fat intake. But the yolk is where all the essential nutrients — including Vitamin A’s and D, and essential fatty acids — are packed in.
“They’re not the cholesterol nightmare they are often considered to be,” says Burrell. “1-2 each day is a nutrient rich addition to any diet”.
-----Whole-milk yoghurt-----
Buying natural, full fat, plain yoghurt is the best option.
“All dairy foods have numerous health benefits including offering high quality protein as well as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus,” according to Burrell.
“Plain yoghurt in particular is a great choices and the total fat (8-10g) is relatively low overall, compared to other high fat foods.”
-----Hot Chocolate-----
Forget the sugar-laden packet powders. Try making hot chocolate with raw cacao or pure cocoa powder with a small amount of milk and water.
“The addition of cocoa powder, which is rich in antioxidants, can make this a nutrient rich, tasty drink,” says Burrell.
“The bitter nature of cacao also means you are less likely to overuse it.
There are a lot of healthy foods in the world we should be selected to eat for good health.
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