As long as you follow this rule, you don’t have to worry about your health even if you eat chocolate or cheese every day.
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Many people might describe foods such as chocolate, cheese, or potato chips as guilty pleasure, I want to happily eat more but I am afraid that it will be harmful to my health. In response to this, nutritionist Lauren Armstrong is here to help you eliminate your inner guilt. Lauren Armstrong’s first rule is to stop categorizing food as good and badinstead, incorporate your favorite foods into your daily diet as long as you practice portion control, treating food as a neutral fuel source for your body.
So instead of focusing on what you shouldn’t eat, allow yourself to eat the foods you love and enjoy eating them. Once you adopt this eating mindset, your life will be more satisfying and less stressful. But be sure to stick to a key portion size. For example, if you want to eat potato chips, only eat 1 to 2 ounces (about 28 to 56 grams). The same goes for cheese and chocolate. If you have a serious health problem, consult your doctor before taking any action.
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If possible, try to focus on high-quality and natural ingredients. There are still many healthy and delicious ways to enjoy these so-called sinfood:
Chocolate covered fruit
Not only can you satisfy your sweet cravings, but you can also get extra nutrients. For fruit, choose berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, which contain fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and type 2 diabetes.
Single-Serve Bags of Potato Chips
By pre-portioning a large bag of potato chips into 1-ounce mini bags, you can clearly control the serving size and easily avoid overdosing.
Eat cheese strategically
Many people think cheese is bad for your health, but this is not the case. Although cheese is salty and high in fat, it also contains important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, B6, B12, D, K, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium. The American Heart Association recommends consuming 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat dairy products per day, including milk, yogurt, and cheese. 1 serving of natural cheese is about the size of two dice.
Share with others when dining out
This is the perfect opportunity to practice moderation and treat yourself to a cheeseburger and fries, pizza, or ice cream sundae, etc., while feeling satisfied without worrying about overdosing. If you are dining alone, you can take half of the food home and continue to enjoy it the next day, which is equivalent to extending the time to enjoy the food.
Reference:
Eating chocolate or cheese every day won’t hurt your health, says nutritionist—just follow this rule
2023-09-14 01:42:29
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