5 So-Called Bad Foods That Are Actually Good for You

by Kristen King on January 4th, 2008

Don't Believe the Hype About These Foods According to CNN Health, these 5 food have been maligned. Who would have thunk?

Red meat
- Why it’s good: Lots of protein
- How to eat it: Lean cuts
Ice cream
- Why it’s good: Calcium and a compound called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) that may aid in weight loss
- How to eat it: A small serving of full-fat ice cream, yogurt, cheese, or milk every day
Eggs
- Why they’re good: Lots of protein
- How to eat them: For breakfast (don’t fry them in butter or smother them with fatty toppings like tons of cheese) or on a salad (hard boiled of course)
Pizza
- Why it’s good: Full of fiber, protein, and veggies
- How to eat it: Whole wheat crust, thin crust, lean meats and veggies on top
Canadian bacon
- Why it’s good: It has all the taste and a third of the fat of regular bacon.
- How to eat it: Breakfast, in a BLT (to replace the bacon), in strips on a salad

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