Thursday, October 29, 2009

Some Junk Foods can actually be good - Part 2

Yesterday we saw 4 junk foods, that were good for health. We see some more such junk foods today.

Baked Snacks :
The latest in the snack category are the baked snacks. They are better then fried chips as they contain no oil. usually made of whole wheat with a dash of spice entertains the tastebuds and proves to be healthy for your body.

Processed Cheese :
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is found in many meat, milk and cheese products. But a recent study concentrates specifically on processed cheese, revealing that CLA contains anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as a possible effective antioxidant. The study says processed cheese contains more CLA then natural cheese, such as cheddar.

Dry Stout Beer :
Experts say that one pint of this thick and creamy dark beer may be as effective as a low dose of aspirin ti imrpoce blood circulation, hence lowering the risk of blood clots and heart attacks. It's proven to be better than aerated drinks and other type of beer.

Red Wine :
Resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine, effectively decreases life-threatening inflammation. The antioxidantsin red wine can also  help with preventing heart disease and cancer. For non-drinkers grape juice or even red grapes can be as effective.


Source : Body & Soul, TOI