7 Forbidden Foods That Are Fine in Moderation ...

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Pizza

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Pasta

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Chocolate

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Coffee

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Peanut Butter

Mmmmmmmm, peanut butter. It's seen as calorie contraband for some. Yes, it's high in calories and fat and in vast quantities this is going to do some diet damage, but consumed in moderation it's fine. Peanut butter is full of protein and fibre and the fat is mainly healthy and unsaturated. Provided you don't overdo it, it's actually a nutritious addition to your diet. Studies have shown that it can also reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. The American Nurses' Health Study conducted research in which they tracked the diets of over 83,000 women over a period of 16 years. They found that those whose diet consisted of most nuts, including peanut butter, were least likely to develop the condition.

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Cheese

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Wine

Wine is another beverage which is often frowned upon in diet circles, but if you completely eliminate this from your diet, you're missing something. In moderation, wine may decrease the risk of heart disease and when consumed with food, it can enhance the body's absorption of iron and help with digestion. Recent studies have also shown that a substance in the red wine may decrease the tendency for blood to clot and can also act as an antioxidant. And it goes so well with cheese! So, these are just a few of my favourite foods and drinks that are not forbidden in my mind. Remember, a bit of what you fancy will do no harm. That's my mantra anyway! What foods do you like to eat that some people deem as being off limits? Sources: beliefnet.com
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