Healthy Easter foods? Really?
Yes!
Like many other holidays, Easter is all about tradition.
Even though it’s not thought of as a particularly healthy holiday, with all those sweets and treats, there are still some pretty significantly healthy foods that have snuck their way into the classic flavors of Easter.
Such as…
Eggs have a bad reputation that they don’t necessarily deserve.
Yes, the yolk is where all the cholesterol is, but studies confirm that the real ingredients that hurt your heart are saturated and trans fats – eggs are low in saturated fat and have no trans fat.
Also, the protein in the yolk is also where healthy vitamin D and choline are found.
Fresh spring vegetables that often find their way onto the Easter table include
bright green peas, green beans, broccoli and asparagus. Do we need to remind you of all the healthy benefits of vegetables?
If you don’t know which veggies to add, just look at the Easter colors: orange, green, yellow (carrots, broccoli and corn) would be a great choice.
Potatoes have earned a reputation as fattening, but they can actually be extremely healthy.
In addition to providing fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C and B vitamins.
They’re also loaded with a unique kind of carb that’s been shown to naturally increase your body’s fat-burning furnace.
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This condiment with kick opens up the sinuses to support breathing. It’s also been shown to boost your immunity and your metabolism.
Health news is filled with studies that support or discourage drinking red wine, but what about white wine?
A recent study looked at the effects of each type (6.8 ounces a day) over a 4-week period in a small group of nonsmoking women and both varieties improved “good” HDL cholesterol levels and lowered inflammation, two keys to keeping your heart strong and healthy.
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