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It's probably not healthy and should be considered a treat like candy is, still when I have a bowl of beans (good fiber) I can't help but put a slice of cheddar or any cheese on top of it. I don't think cheese is good for the heart, but I don't think a slice every couple of weeks is going to hurt. I do have to try enjoying the beans without any cheese, sour cream, it just takes away from the goodness of the food, but it so adds to the enjoyment of life.
just my opinion but a piece of cheese is a heck of a lot better for you than a piece of candy.
I eat plain yogurt, too. I've gotten used to it and actually like it. I eat a fair amount of healthier fats--lots of peanut butter, nuts, fatty fish, etc. and plenty of olive oil. Probably have olive oil blood by now. I think some cheese is okay (like Mediterranean diet advocates). I eat small amts. chocolate, too. I think it's okay as long as not the kind w/ the caramel and other added stuff to it. Eat it straight, Lol, and I like the 70 % or higher dark kind.
As a nurse, I've seen too much. It' s probably played a large role in the way I try to eat healthy. So much of chronic illness is lifestyle related. Eating healthy versus not makes a difference, I think, for a lot of people. Of course, those w/ strong, strong constitutions can probably eat anything, but not too many of them out there.
Sorry to be the one to tell you, but olive oil is highly overrated as being healthy. It contains Omega-6 fats, not Omega-3. Go for almonds or almond butter for Omega-3. It's recommended that you don't take in more than 4 times as much Omega-6 as Omega-3. Some people eat as much as 20 times more Omega-6. Our ancient ancestors were estimated to have eaten an equal balance between the two. Look up some references on the Omega-6/Omega-3 issue
just my opinion but a piece of cheese is a heck of a lot better for you than a piece of candy.
this is how think of it also.....
better than 3 snickers bars!!
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I think some cheese is okay (like Mediterranean diet advocates). I eat small amts. chocolate, too. I think it's okay as long as not the kind w/ the caramel and other added stuff to it. Eat it straight, Lol, and I like the 70 % or higher dark kind.
It' s probably played a large role in the way I try to eat healthy. So much of chronic illness is lifestyle related. Eating healthy versus not makes a difference, I think, for a lot of people. Of course, those w/ strong, strong constitutions can probably eat anything, but not too many of them out there.
