5 Forbidden Foods To Start Eating Again

Forget low-fat - bring on the bacon!

Written by Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise.

We have been told that the best possible diet involves cutting back on fat and that if we are not getting healthier or thinner it must be because we are not trying hard enough. Turns out, your low-fat diet might actually be the problem. Here are some surprisingly nutritious foods that may be high in fat, but also high in deliciousness:

1. Steak

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You’ve been ordering lean meats like turkey burgers and grilled chicken because you thought red meat was bad for your heart. But it’s not! It’s actually much more nutritious, and completely healthy. Eat the steak!

2. Butter

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The natural fat in butter is far healthier than the chemicals and artificial fillers in low-fat and non-fat substitutes like margarine. Also, butter tastes way better.

3. Bacon

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People are obsessed with bacon! Put it on everything from sandwiches to salads or just fry it up and eat it plain! (You’re welcome.)

4. Soft Cheese

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Creamy, soft, luxurious cheeses are full of good-for-you fat that will, believe it or not, help keep you slim. Low-fat cheeses are weird and tasteless and full of hidden carbs—besides, it takes chemicals to get the fat out. You decide…

5. Eggs

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The cholesterol in eggs does not translate to cholesterol in your body. Eating cholesterol is totally heart-healthy! So enjoy the whole egg—including the yolk (a.k.a. where all of the flavor is).