其实这些食物十分有益健康
They are the foods we hear horror stories about, and have been told to avoid at all costs. Coffee, eggs, coconut oil and whole milk are just some of the items which have been on the receiving end of bad press over the years. But it's now time to dispel the myths and embrace these real foods. 1. Coffee Too much can make you jittery, upset your digestion leaving you with gas, IBS and can have a laxative effect, gives you bad breath and can increase your stress and anxiety levels. However, coffee in moderation has also been shown to improve brain health, aid weight loss, enhance performance and has even been shown in some studies to protect you against Alzheimer's and dementia. 2. Potatoes A starchy food that converts to glucose raising your blood sugar but did you know it was also packed with additional nutrients. One medium potato can provide you with up to 50 per cent of your daily vitamin C, 30 per cent of your B6 and 25 per cent of your potassium requirements. It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, B vitamins and zinc. New potatoes have a much lower GI (glycaemic index) than old potatoes so opt for them if you are watching your weight or try using antioxidant rich sweet potatoes! 3. Eggs Scared of salmonella and high fat foods? Shake off these misconceptions and dust off your egg poacher, it's time to embrace eggs. High in protein and good fats, they keep you fuller for longer. Ditch the breakfast cereals, this is essential breakfast food for those who want to lose weight. 4. Peanut Butter Too high in fat? Ignore this as fat does not make you fat. Peanuts are packed with protein, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, antioxidants and essential fibre. Choose your peanut butter wisely, cheap varieties contain sugar and other added extras. All you need is peanuts on your ingredient list! Meridian are a good choice. |