Fort Wayne’s VA Medical Center is striving to rebound from “a very bad reputation,” an official told military veterans Tuesday evening.Many taboo foods aren’t as bad as you think, or they at least have close alternatives that won’t kill you.
Pork rinds, for example, are deep-fried pigskin, but “Junk Food That’s Good for You,” an article on the website of Men’s Health magazine, points out that they also have zero carbs, nine grams of fat – 43 percent unsaturated – and 17 grams of protein, which make them more acceptable than, say, a small bag of potato chips.
Beef jerky is high in protein, and it’s possible to find jerky that has no preservatives.
And finally, those who worry about their love of chocolate can take solace in knowing that it contains flavonoids that improve blood flow to the heart.
Moderation is key.
– Washington Post
