Certain foods have developed a reputation for being “unhealthy,” but nutrition is rarely that simple. Many foods that are often misunderstood can actually provide valuable nutrients and fit well into a balanced eating pattern. Let’s take a closer look at a few of them.
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen vegetables are typically picked at peak ripeness and frozen soon after harvest, which helps preserve their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In many cases, they offer nutrition comparable to fresh vegetables while also being more affordable, convenient, and longer-lasting.
Canned Fish
Canned fish is a convenient and budget-friendly way to include more seafood in your meals. Options like tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel provide protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium. Because they’re shelf-stable, they also make an easy pantry staple for quick meals and snacks.
Potatoes
Potatoes are often overlooked, but they’re packed with nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. They can support heart health, blood pressure, and immune function. Their versatility also makes them easy to incorporate into a variety of meals.
Soy Products
Foods like tofu, edamame, and soy milk are excellent sources of plant-based protein. They also contain isoflavones, compounds that have been linked to benefits for heart health.
Eggs
Eggs provide protein along with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in countless dishes and cuisines.
Information gathered & adapted from:
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https://www.verywellhealth.com/foods-that-seem-unhealthy-but-are-nutritious-11945073
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Rosemary Garlic Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2–4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
Directions
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Wash potatoes and pierce all over with fork.
- Lay each potato on an individual 9-inch square piece of aluminum foil (or sized to fit potato).
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each potato. Make sure the entire potato skin is coated in oil.
- Sprinkle ¼ of the chopped garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper over the entire skin of each potato.
- Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
- Place foil-wrapped potatoes on baking sheet (to catch any leaking olive oil).
- Bake in oven for about 1 hour.
Recipe makes: 4 servings
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Rosemary_Garlic_Baked_Potatoes
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