Oh Kolkata Team
Whenever we are concerned about our health and fitness, we come up with different solutions all by ourselves. We think of diet planning, exercising, joining a gym, joining a yoga class, and of course: staying away from junk foods. From mother to nutritionist, almost everyone recommends staying away from junk foods. Because junk foods are supposed to be the opposite of what healthy foods serve to our body. And it consists of high calories, fats, and less healthy nutrients.
It is always believed that junk foods are bad for health because it causes bad cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal issues, heart problems, reduces energy and so on. Well, the fact is however not false. Overeating junk food and street foods on a daily basis can actually lead to all the diseases and problems aforementioned. Taking this into consideration, nonetheless, there are some junk foods that do result in some health benefits.
So let’s have a look at some junk foods that actually offer some health benefit:
Often we are warned to take coffee, as it contains caffeine. But sipping a cup of coffee can actually be beneficial. Coffee has got antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and also helps prevent cardiovascular disease. It can also prevent retinal damage that’s caused due to oxidative stress. It also lowers the risk of melanoma. Coffee is also known to prevent one from Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, suicidal thoughts, and depression. So it’s not harmful if you drink coffee within limits.
Aren’t we all warned at some point of time in our lives not to eat chocolates or else we will get bad teeth and have blood sugar? Well, it’s not that bad if you consume it once a month. Chocolate has anti-carcinogenic properties and anti-inflammatory properties. Chocolate also contains flavonoids, anti-anxiety properties, polyphenols, and heart-healthy compounds.
The tangy tasty tomato ketchup, though it seems unhealthy, it contains good health rewards. The tomato ketchup contains lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. But still, if you are concerned with your health, have organic ketchup or stick on to the homemade one.
Munching on to some popcorn on occasions is not a bad deal. Popcorns are packed with proteins. It also contains phosphorous. It’s also low in calories, sugar-free and fat-free. Furthermore, it’s gluten-free. It can be grounded and replaced with breadcrumbs for coating on the meat.
Okay, we get it; ice creams are high in sugar and also high in saturated fat. But it’s rich in calcium and that’s good for post-workout.
Pizza is nothing but junk food –well that’s how we all consider it to be. The tomato present in Pizza is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It also contains antioxidants. The ketchup contains lycopene. It reduces to lower the risk of cancer. Lycopene is also a strong antioxidant.
Be it any burger, be it high in calories, it’s no harm if you have a bite on a burger once a month. Burgers are rich in protein. The vegetables present in it are rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals. The tomato sauce is rich in antioxidants. Meat (if preferred a meat burger) is rich in protein. Cheese provides calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and plenty of other nutrients.
