be a “low carb” food, so double-check the label to see if the carb content fits your needs. In addition, a number of reports suggest that “low carb” labels are being used inappropriately, so look at the label to see the actual number of carbohydrate grams.
4) Guacamole: Avocados look like vegetables, but they are actually the fruit of an avocado tree. Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be healthy foods – just look at the number of servings that are recommended in the new FDA pyramid. But avocados are a sneaky fruit – unlike most others, they are full of fat, which accounts for their less sweet taste and waxy feel. One medium sized avocado has about 31 grams of fat, equivalent to a Baskin Robbins milk shake! So if you’re trying to reduce the amount of fat or cholesterol in your diet, watch that guacamole. If on the other hand, you’re looking to increase vitamins C and A in your diet, avocados pack a positive punch.
5) Fish: Fish can be a great source of nutrition, with lean protein and many nutrients. Make sure that if you’re eating processed fish, it’s packed in something that you don’t mind eating – if you’re cutting down on fats, tuna packed in oil isn’t for you. Lastly, not all seafood has the same nutritional content as fish – unlike other fish, shrimp has a lot of cholesterol, even before you add butter or mayo.
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