In today’s health-obsessed society, trying to eat a healthy diet can be a minefield. From denouncing certain foods as poison to elevating others as superfoods, there is lots of conflicting advice over which foods we should all be eating. Here are some demonized foods that are actually unexpectedly healthy when enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
Popcorn
When prepared correctly, popcorn is a whole grain that is packed with fiber, low in calories, and rich in antioxidants. Eat homemade air-popped popcorn and go easy on the salt and butter!
Goat Cheese
As well as being easier to digest than cow’s milk cheese, goat cheese is full of healthy fats, protein, and calcium, as well as essential minerals such as selenium.
Potatoes
Often discarded as an unhealthy carb, potatoes can actually be a fantastic addition to a healthy diet. As well as plenty of energy-boosting starch, potatoes contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Try cooking your potatoes in the air frier for a healthy and filling side dish.
Pork
Lean cuts of pork such as tenderloin are higher in protein and lower in fat than other cuts of meat. Pork is also a great source of B vitamins, selenium, iron, and zinc.
Frozen Veggies
Frozen veggies have a bad reputation for being mushy and nutrient-free. However, frozen veggies can actually be even higher in nutrients than fresh veggies! Frozen veggies are picked at the height of ripeness and flash-frozen, preserving all that amazing plant-powered goodness.