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The mistake came out: 8 products that are considered harmful (but it's not)
What products are undeservedly on the "black list" — we will tell you in the article.

We are used to dividing food into healthy and harmful. It is recommended to eat the first one as often as possible, and it is better not to keep the second one in the refrigerator. Our list includes products that many consider dangerous to health.

1
Coffee
It is customary to limit yourself to drinking an invigorating drink, because it has a bad effect on the work of the heart, increases blood pressure. That's right, but only for people susceptible to caffeine. For everyone else, coffee improves mood, hormonal background, accelerates metabolism and helps to lose weight. If you feel good after one cup, then the drink has a positive effect on you. But remember: everything is good in moderation!

2
Chocolate

Chocolate is a healthy sweetness due to the content of B vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These substances have a good effect on the nervous and cardiovascular system. The more cocoa beans in the composition, the more benefits. Even if you're on a strict diet, keep a tile nearby. It is better to eat a couple of pieces of chocolate than to break down and swallow a high-calorie dessert.

3
Marmalade and jelly
Simple carbohydrates are considered the main enemies of the figure. They say that sweets make you fat. In fact, marmalade and jelly contain few calories. In addition, the dessert contains pectin, which is useful for the proper functioning of the intestines, and collagen, which affects joint mobility. Of course, we are talking about a natural product without dyes and other harmful additives.

4
Red meat

In old age, it is not recommended to eat pork or beef because of "bad" cholesterol. But this does not mean that it is necessary to completely exclude. The acceptable rate is 1-2 times a week. The rest of the days lean on poultry or seafood, especially fatty fish. The meat of this fish contains Omega-3 acids, which reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

5
Pasta

The most useful products are made of durum wheat. A portion of pasta gives a feeling of fullness. If you stick to a diet — eat pasta without sauce, you can add a drop of olive oil for taste. The only thing is not to lean on the dish for people suffering from diabetes or gluten intolerance.

6
Butter
He is persecuted because of cholesterol, but it's all about the dose. Nothing serious will happen to a healthy person from a small piece. But in such a product there are a lot of fat-soluble vitamins. For example, vitamin D, which is not enough in the autumn-winter period. Margarine and spreads with a high content of trans fats are a great danger.

7
Fat
Nutritionists prohibit fat because of its high calorie content. As in butter, this product contains a lot of fat-soluble vitamins. It is allowed to eat a sandwich with a couple of thin slices per day. Add spicy mustard or horseradish to start the fat burning process.

8
Potatoes

The root vegetable was included in the list of harmful foods because of the popularity of the keto diet, which is based on protein products. We do not deny that there is a lot of starch in potatoes. But these are complex carbohydrates that saturate for a long time and are easily digested. For people who follow the figure, a portion of boiled potatoes 100-150 g will definitely not hurt.