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Fill Up on These So-Called Unhealthy Foods
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Extra-lean ground sirloin makes a great burger, and lean cuts that are prepared correctly make super choices. Two other much-maligned lean protein sources, eggs and shrimp, are back on the "good" list. Steamed shrimp is a lean meat that fits into most any diet, and one egg yolk a day does not raise cholesterol levels, according to researchers. Potatoes got dropped as a side dish during the low-carb fad but have always been a nutritional powerhouse, packing plenty of vitamins C, B-6, folate and fiber.
Just watch portions - gigantic restaurant-style stuffed potatoes can pack a lot of fat and calories. And compared with darker green veggies, iceberg lettuce may not measure up nutritionally, but it is a water-rich, low-calorie food that allows you to load up your salad with lots of goodies, like beans, seeds, lean protein and salad dressing.
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