NO LONGER FORBIDDEN FOODS
You must
have been told that having chocolates is bad for your health or if you eat
nuts you will get a terrible headache and so on so forth. There are
misconceptions regarding many foods, which have been branded as forbidden,
but recent studies show the other way round. These foods are not only good
for your health but are also great mood boosters. Check out.
Coffee
It was said that coffee is bad for your health and it makes a person
addicted to it. But recent studies have proved that coffee infact relieves
you of headache, improves your concentration and keeps you attentive. The
studies have also cleared the doubts about caffeine's link to heart disease,
fibrocystic breasts, and high blood pressure. However you have to limit your
coffee intake to two or three cups and don't have too much cream and sugar
in your coffee.
Chocolate
Chocolate is a big no-no for those who are health conscious and want to have
a beautiful body and skin. But did u know that chocolate don't cause acne
and are infact great mood boosters. They contain cancer fighting and heart
disease preventing antioxidants and increases Serotonin in the brain, which
means that if you are feeling low then that's the right choice. While it is
high in fat, research has shown that Stearic acid, the main fat in
chocolate, does not raise cholesterol. Have more of dark chocolates since it
contains less fatty cocoa butter.
Eggs
Many women avoid eggs because they are high in cholesterol and harmful for
the heart, but researchers now prove that saturated fat--not cholesterol--is
what's more harmful for the heart. Eggs are low in fat (one egg has less
than five grams of fat), and they contain lutein, a nutrient that may help
keep your eyes healthy. Have boiled or poached eggs since that contains less
calories.
Nuts
Nuts contain monounsaturated fats which reduce your chances of heart attack.
Though they are high in fat but did u know that having nuts in your diet
infact helps reduce weight. Research have found that people who included
monounsaturated fats (peanuts, for example) in their diets lost an average
of 11 pounds in six weeks and kept it off for a year and a half! And also
the magnesium in nuts reduces symptoms of PMS, such as bloating, mood
swings, and headaches. Have peanuts when you feel like munching on something
in the late afternoon or evening.
Cheese
Cheese is rich in fat and calories but it is also rich in calcium and
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. This source of calcium is also
good for the disease called osteoporosis in which your bones start thinning.