SHHH: 8 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Secretly Good For You was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Red Meat
Red meat in a healthy diet improves cholesterol levels. Stearic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat) may play a…
2. Hot Chocolate
This does not mean go buy a box of Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix. Nor does it mean to rush off to your local Dunkin…
3. Whole Milk Yogurt
Low-fat, skim, almond, coconut, soy…the list goes on. For years, health nuts have been leading us away from plain old whole milk, telling us these…
4. Eggs
Eggs do not contribute to heart disease or stroke in healthy individuals at all. Eggs raise our good (HDL) cholesterol numbers and change the bad…
5. Sourdough Bread
Unlike regular white bread, the processing of sourdough means that it has a relatively low glycemic index, meaning it releases its glucose more slowly into…
6. Bacon
Bacon is amazing on any and everything. Many health nuts would request that you leave bacon behind for that papery tasting and looking turkey bacon,…
7. Potatoes
With fewer carbs (just 20 grams per serve) than the average serve of pasta or rice, a single potato in the jacket is another nutrient-rich,…
8. Coffee
Health nuts typically shun coffee, especially when it’s loaded up with sugar, milk, flavor, etc. Coffee actually has a ton of antioxidants and two to…