There has been a lot of discussion about
the fat content in coconut me at and milk raising cholesterol, and once
again it’s the product of confusion between types of fats. Coconut
contains medium chain fatty acidsand responsible consumption of foods
containing these triglycerides can lead to a greater rate of weight and
fat loss than even using olive oil can provide. Be mindful of tins
though, some may contain BPAs which are of some health concern,
particularly as they like to leach into fatty contents like coconut
milk.
chocolate
chocolate
Specifically dark chocolate, sorry milk
and white chocolate fans, was found in a study to be beneficial to
cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease and blood
pressure. It turns out that it’s theflavonoids that dark chocolate has
in abundance, the same compounds found in green tea and red wines.
Consuming enough dark chocolate to reach 100 mg of flavonoids helps
relax your blood vessels and arteries which improves blood flow to the
heart and throughout your system. Yes, all chocolate, even dark is rich
in fats but they are stearic and oleic acids, the kinds that help reduce
LDL cholesterol.
Beer
What we associate most with beer today
are high calories in regular or lack of taste in light beer and the
dreaded beer belly. A great deal of the reputation beers have is really
the product of the bad company it keeps, fried foods and salty snacks
can be the real cause of the weight gain we associate with the beverage.
An Italian study found that regular moderate consumption of beer shares
almost the same cardiovascular benefits as wine consumption. As with
any alcohol, moderation is the key, but it sounds like the old slogan
was right and a nice pint may just be “good for you.”
Beef Jerky
Another snack that is seen as high in
fats, sodium and overly processed, but when it’s done right it can be a
valuable high energy, high in protein and a satiating snack. Yes, some
packaged jerky brands are high in sodium, nitrates and chemicals but
there are many natural alternatives out there and they’re as simple to
find as reading and comparing labels.
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