Before You Bid Farewell to Bread, Read This!
Seems we’re always hearing about healthy foods that turn out to be actually full of sugar or lacking in nutrients. (Looking at you, cold-pressed juice.) So how about a list of foods that get an undeserved badrap in the health department? Once something has a reputation for being “bad for you,” it’s hard to make a comeback—no matter how many scientific studies contradict previous claims. Here, we consulted four registered dietitians to get the lowdown on the top products, dishes, and food groups that merit a healthy rebrand.
Eggs: The old thinking among nutritionists was that eggs were high in fat and cholesterol, which could negatively impact your heart health. We know better now. “Eggs contain fat, yes, but not at a worrisome level—and some of that fat is good fat,” explains Alexandra Lewis, RD, LDN. “And though eggs contain cholesterol, we now understand that cholesterol in food is not directly associated with cholesterol levels in your blood1.” Perhaps most importantly, eggs are filled with plenty of protein, vitamins, and minerals. So skip the egg white omelet and go for the real deal. Your taste buds will thank you, too.
Excerpted from Real Simple
