Confusion about eating or not eating some common foods (nuts, pasta, bread, chocolate & eggs)

Eating or not eating common foods -

In this new article you will see why there is misconception about some daily food e.g. nuts, pasta, bread, chocolate & eggs. After this article you will learn some different information about these foods.

 

1.-Eating bread is bad or good?

Why Bread is bad?

 Bread is fattening – just empty carbohydrates promoting insulin production, which in turn results in weight gain.

Why bread is good?

Not all breads are created equal. Although most are low in fat and calories, whole grain varieties offer more nutrients like vitamin E, folate and magnesium. They also offer more taste than plain old white bread, and the plentiful fiber not only fills you up but can decrease the risk of heart disease.

Of course, no matter what type of bread you choose the health benefits take a nose dive if your slices are smothered with butter. To make sure you’re buying 100 % whole-grain bread, not white dough browned up with molasses or caramel coloring, read the ingredients: The word whole should precede the first ingredient listed, as in whole wheat, not just wheat.

 

2. -Eat or not to eat Chocolate

 

Why Bad

Chocolate is a treat for kids and a guilty pleasure for adults. And from a nutritional standpoint, chocolate is nothing more than a fat- and calorie-laden dessert.

Why good to eat

Food scientists have found that cocoa (which is chocolate, minus the sugar and milk) has nearly twice the cancer-fighting antioxidants of red wine and up to three times those found in green tea. However, that milk chocolate Hershey bar doesn’t necessarily make the cut as health food. Dark chocolate with concentrated cocoa is the most beneficial.

Although sweet, delicious chocolate can be a rich source of antioxidants, the health benefits come at a caloric price. The popular milk- and dark-chocolate candy stuffs about 150 calories into each ounce – the equivalent of about six chocolate kisses. So, consider chocolate a double-edged treat, and eat it as an occasional goody but not as a replacement for healthier foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

3. - .Eating Eggs bad or good?

 

Why bad?

Eggs should be avoided because of their high cholesterol content, which can up the risk of heart disease.

Why good?

Eggs are an economical source of protein, and they’re easy to prepare. The American Heart Association, however, recommends that healthy Americans limit their pleasure to three or four egg yolks a week, holding their daily total of cholesterol below 300 milligrams. The fat and cholesterol is found in the yolks, not the whites: Each yolk has a whopping 212 milligrams of cholesterol. If you want to reduce dietary cholesterol, substitute one egg plus two egg whites for every two whole eggs in your recipes.

The whites are excellent sources of protein and riboflavin, a B-vitamin that keeps our skin and hair healthy. The yolks are a good source of protein; iron; vitamins A and D; choline, a natural antioxidant; and phosphorus, an essential mineral for energy and strong bones.

4. - Eating Rice and Pasta good or bad

 

 

Why Rice and Pasta is bad?

Bad Rap: Carbs are bad, and both rice and pasta are fattening.

Why Rice and Pasta is good?

Too many calories from any source – carbohydrate, fat or protein – get stored as body fat. But whole-grain rice and pasta – brown rice, 100% whole-wheat pasta and bulgur, for example – are good sources of filling fiber lacking in many American diets. Fiber found in whole grains can also help lower cholesterol and aid in digestive health. And the American Heart Association recommends that at least half of grain intake come from whole-grain foods.

But, in fact, research has shown that most Americans eat less than one serving of whole grains a day, two shy of what most nutritionists recommend. That is a shame because whole grains are also a terrific source of B vitamins, vitamin E, protein, magnesium, and iron. A whole grain is made of three parts: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Unlike whole grains, refined grains are missing the bran and germ, meaning virtually all the fiber and nutrients are lost while the calories remain.

5.-Eating nuts good or bad

Why Bad?

Nuts are cholesterol-rich and unhealthy, and they make us fat.

Why nuts are good?

If you’ve been longing to nibble on nuts, go right ahead. Most medical experts agree that eating a small handful of nuts every day is a healthy habit. After reviewing more than 15 major studies, researchers from Pennsylvania State University-University Park concluded that eating an ounce of nuts more than five times a week could reduce the risk of heart disease by 25-39%.

 

Although the total fat content of nuts is high, they are rich in monounsaturated fat, which can help lower LDL (or bad, cholesterol) and blood pressure and protect against clogged arteries. And nuts are a great source of protein, especially the amino acid arginine. Various types of nuts have specific health benefits as well. Walnuts, for example, offer heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Peanuts have folate, a B-vitamin essential for the healthy development of fetuses and red blood cells. Almonds are rich in vitamin E