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Are These Foods Bad For You?

By Randi Morse

With the new year right around the corner, everyone is starting to think about their New Year's Resolution. It shouldn't be a surprise that one of the most common changes people seek to make is in their diet and exercise routine. It's amazing that people want to change their diet, but it's definitely not an easy prospect. One problem is that there are a lot of foods that have bad reputations that, quite frankly, shouldn't. These are what I call misunderstood foods. If you're looking to start a new diet in the new year, these are some of the foods that not only aren't deserving of a bad reputation, but also that are great foods to include in your diet if you're looking to get healthy.

Avocados

Avocados do have a high caloric count, which is one reason why so many people think that they are bad for you. The truth is that avocados are actually very good for you! My dietitian told me that if you're watching your sugar intake, avocados should be your best friend. They are extremely low in carbohydrates and can add flavor to almost any dish. 

Bread and Carbs

Carbohydrates are now considered "the enemy" by anyone who is trying to lose weight. The truth is that your body needs carbohydrates in order to function properly. Carbohydrates are the energy that your body uses to run, and so if you eliminate carbohydrates from your diet completely you are basically causing your body to run on empty. Rather than avoid all bread and carbs, look for foods with carbohydrates that are high in fiber. These will likely have a higher carbohydrate count but the carbohydrates are known as "complex" carbs, which means they take longer to break down in your system. This gives your body fuel for a longer amount of time, and has the added bonus of keeping you more full longer as well.

Dairy

Dairy is a great addition to your diet, as long as you're not just binge-eating ice cream, that is. Full-fat dairy not only helps you feel full, it's also a great source of protein and calcium, and dairy like yogurt is great for probiotics, which helps keep your intestinal tract healthy.

If you're changing your diet in the new year, start slowly. Make small changes here and there, like substituting one sugary drink for water a day, or changing your white bread for wheat bread. These small changes will eventually make a huge impact.

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