Foods That Seem Too Delicious To Be Healthy

Health     Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor     All too often, the things we want to eat are not the things we should eat—“tasty” is, sadly, not always “healthy.”  Fortunately, there are many foods that tend to be filed away in the “not-healthy” category that deserve a second look, foods that are both delicious and rich in nutritional benefits.  This week, we’re sharing information on some of these overlooked foods, and recipes to make them part of your regular meal rotation.  You may be surprised by these foods that are better for you than you may think! -- Elizabeth Scott Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family.   More From About.com Health: About.com Health Facebook: About.com Health Follow Us On Twitter   Follow us on:     More Reasons To Love Chocolate It turns out that many people’s favorite indulgence carries several health benefits as well.  I’m a big fan of chocolate for many reasons, which you can read about here. READ NOW Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Chocolate and Longevity Chocolate as a Health Food? Chocolate and Heart Health Can Dark Chocolate Lower Your Cholesterol? Which Chocolate Is The Healthiest? Is Dark Chocolate An Effective Stress Reliever?   High-Fat Foods That Are Worth Eating A diet that is high in fat and low in nutrients is not optimal. However, there are several foods that are higher in fat and pack enough of a nutritional punch to be healthy for you overall.  Here are some foods you may want to enjoy. READ NOW 5 Healthy High-Fat Foods Dietary Fats: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly ow-Carb Avocado Recipes You’ll Love Great Recipes for Healthy Oils and Fats   Why Eggs Deserve Another Chance Eggs have long had a reputation as a food that should be strictly limited.  However, more and more research continues to paint a picture of the egg as a food that can bring more positives than negatives; they’re delicious and versatile, too.  Learn more about why and how eggs can be a bigger part of your diet. READ NOW Why Eggs Really ARE Incredible! Got Diabetes? Eggs are Your Friends Easy Ways To Cook Eggs Delicious Egg Dishes That Go Well Beyond Breakfast Low Fat Egg Recipes   More Healthy And Delicious Food Ideas The fact that the following ideas are healthy may or may not be surprising to you.  What may more likely surprise you is how much you like them!  Enjoy these as part of a balanced, healthy diet. READ NOW Quick and Easy Recipes for Your Low Cholesterol Diet How To Spice Up Your Healthy Eating 7 Delicious and Nutritious Smoothie Recipes Berries: Healthy, Delicious, and Low-Carb Great Low-Cholesterol Dessert Ideas 15 Ways to Add Flavor to Healthy Foods   ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Programming newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com