There’s so much conflicting information out there, with the list of foods we should ‘avoid’ seemingly growing longer each day. <br />But we’re here to clear that up. <br />We spoke to leading Aussie nutritionist and dietitian Susie Burrell about some of the foods health nuts say we should stay far away from. <br />Turns out they’re not that bad after all. <br /> <br />-------Coffee----- <br />Coffee has a reputation as being unhealthy, but it’s actually packed with antioxidants. <br />“There’s good evidence to show 2-3 cups reduces heart disease risk factors,” says Burrell. <br />But you should avoid sugary flavour syrups and having more than three cups a day. <br />“Plain black or small with a little milk is fine, but large serves of milk and sugar negate the health benefits,” she said. <br /> <br />-----Potatoes----- <br />“The humble potato has copped a bad wrap as some varieties are high GI,” said Burrell. <br />“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!” <br /> <br />-----Bacon----- <br />Mmmmmm bacon. The cure to all evil. And all hangovers. <br />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. <br />“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. <br /> <br />-----Sourdough bread----- <br />“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. <br />If you can pick up a multigrain or soy and linseed loaf, all the better. <br /> <br />-----Eggs----- <br /> <br />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. <br />“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”. <br /> <br />-----Whole-milk yoghurt----- <br />Buying natural, full fat, plain yoghurt is the best option. <br />“All dairy foods have numerous health benefits including offering high quality protein as well as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus,” according to Burrell. <br />“Plain yoghurt in particular is a great choices and the total fat (8-10g) is relatively low overall, compared to other high fat foods.” <br /> <br />-----Hot Chocolate----- <br />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. <br />“The addition of cocoa powder, which is rich in antioxidants, can make this a nutrient rich, tasty drink,” says Burrell. <br />“The bitter nature of cacao also means you are less likely to overuse it. <br /> <br />There are a lot of healthy foods in the world we should be selected to eat for good health. <br />______________________________ <br /> <br />Don't Forget to Like! (Thumbs Up!) <br />_______________________________ <br /> <br />Follow as on Dailymotion ⤵ <br />http://www.dailymotion.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Follow as on Google+ ⤵ <br />https://plus.google.com/u/0/117091665297064695068 <br /> <br />Follow as on Twitter ⤵ <br />https://twitter.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Follow as on Pinterest ⤵ <br />https://www.pinterest.com/healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Like Us on Facebook ⤵ <br />https://www.facebook.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />S U B S C R I B E FOR US ON YOUTUBE ⤵ <br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EZ-E4IQxgqYfsgCVgORHA
