5 Foods We Think Are Healthy

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5 Foods We Think Are Healthy

 

1. Frozen yogurt

In this case, you really have to read the label.

While some brands are relatively low-calorie,

others have even more calories than light ice cream.

Thanks to a ton of added sugar, some premium

brands pack up to 185 calories per half-cup.

 

The right choice:

Make sure that no matter what kind of

low-fat frozen dessert you choose,

it has no more than 120 calories per half-cup.

 

2. Falafel

Keep in mind that vegetarian doesn't necessarily mean

that what you're eating is healthy.

The chickpea-and-herb balls are fried and covered

in creamy dressing, which means that a falafel pita can

contain up to 550 calories and 32 grams of fat.

The only good news is that Middle Eastern foods are

generally low in saturated fat and high in iron,

calcium and fiber.

 

The right choice: Choose hummus in a whole-wheat pita

and you'll save 280 calories and 26 fat grams.

 

3. Fat-free snacks

Most of these seemingly healthy snacks have almost no

fiber and are easy to eat in huge quantities because

they're not satisfying.

Many even have more calories per serving than

the regular version in order to compensate for

the lack of tasty fat.

The result? You could end up consuming a lot

more calories than if you just ate a reasonable

portion of the high-fat food you were craving

in the first place.

 

The right choice:

Simply choose a healthier snack such as veggies and

fat-free dip or buy fat-free snacks in small quantities

in order to avoid stuffing your face.

 

4. Popcorn

At the movies, you should definitely skip the popcorn.

The smallest child-size bag, without the extra butter,

packs up to 300 cals and 20 grams of fat.

The microwave kind can be even worse; many brands have

almost 400 cals and 26 fat grams per bag.

 

The right choice:

Air-pop it or choose a reduced-fat microwave version.

If you wish, season with garlic chili powder, or

sprinkle on some Tabasco sauce to add flavor.

 

5. Olive oil

With less than two grams of saturated fat per tablespoon,

olive oil is healthier than most vegetable oils and

it may even reduce your risk of heart disease.

However, keep in mind that it's still oil;

one tablespoon contains 120 cals and 14 grams of fat,

so go easy if you don't want to sabotage your diet.

 

The right choice:

Use only a small amount for cooking or try olive oil

cooking spray.

A one-second spray has only seven calories

and less than one gram of fat.

 

 

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