5 Foods It's Okay To Eat Despite What Society Thinks

Society says these foods aren't good for you. Society is wrong.

We have all been that shopper at a grocery store stuck staring at the seemingly endless rows of food that seem to catapult themselves into a food-lover’s eternity.

You pick up a loaf of white bread, put it back, and put a loaf of whole wheat bread in your cart instead. Next aisle. You pick up a bag of popcorn, put it back, and put a box of Wheat Thins in your cart instead. Next aisle. You pick up a 12-pack of sparkling water, put it back, and put 2 gallon water jugs in your cart instead. This pattern repeats itself throughout the rest of the grocery store.

Every month it seems that there is a new food we have to mentally add to our “Do Not Eat” list. As the list grows longer, it seems that we have two options in front of us: accept that we will never shed those extra pounds or replace all the food we love with bland alternatives. What would you choose?

Now you don’t have to spend hours at the grocery store walking by your favorite foods. These are the food items that have undeservedly gotten a bad rap over the years - do any of yours make the list?

1. Eggs

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Once a breakfast staple, now labeled as being fatty and high in cholesterol. Eggs are high in cholesterol, but it won’t send your cholesterol levels through the roof. They are also loaded with nutrients that can help lower your risk of heart disease, so don’t be afraid to add that perfectly poached egg to your next piece of avocado toast.

2. Coffee

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Coffee gives us life, but it’s been blamed as being the cause of worsening health complications. Coffee lovers, you will want to thank the Mayo Clinic for their recent study. They say an average adult can safely drink up to 400 mg of coffee per day. Since an average cup of coffee is only around 90-120 mg, you won’t feel guilty pouring that second or third cup!

3. Salt

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We all know that salt is the magical ingredient that makes all food taste better. Don’t listen to the people who say salt causes weight gain and heart disease. Sprinkle some salt on your next meal because sodium is the ingredient that helps to keep our cells functioning properly!

4. Gluten

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As sandwich and pizza shops introduce more gluten-free options, one might wonder if going on a gluten-free diet is the secret to weight loss. The short answer: it’s not. Gluten-free products are only beneficial for those who have been diagnosed with celiac disease - which is only 1 percent of the entire population.

5. Cheese

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Dieters everywhere will all say the same thing: giving up cheese was one of the most difficult things they have had to do. It’s on pizza, it’s on burgers, it’s the delicious coating that makes mac & cheese so addicting. Now that your mouth is watering, take joy in knowing that cheese can actually be good for you. Research shows those who eat a lot of cheese are more protected against type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Don’t hesitate to order that pizza for dinner tonight - just don’t eat the entire pie.