The Food Nerds

We’ve been taught to place food items into very rigid categories, usually classifying them as strictly good or bad. As more studies and research are conducted, we are discovering that many of our preconceived notions about what foods are healthy and not are actually flawed. Many times practicing moderation or being cautious about how you prepare a certain food item can completely alter its nutritional benefits. So for a little good news, take a look at these five unsuspecting healthy foods.

1. Chocolate!…ok dark chocolate, but either way it’s a start right? Most of what we know about food teaches us that sweets, particularly chocolate, are unhealthy and loaded with calories. As surprising as it may sound, dark chocolate can actually help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Dark chocolate also contains (more…)