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7 “Bad” Foods That Are Actually Good for You

August 23, 2018

I offered some insight to Cooking Light in this piece about some healthy “bad” foods:

Previously, peanuts got a bad rap because of their calorie and fat content, with 1 ounce (roughly 35 peanuts) clocking in at around 170 calories and 14 grams of fat, says New York-based registered dietitian Maya Feller, R.D. Fortunately, the fat content is primarily healthy fatty acids—and when substituted for saturated fat in the diet, can help reduce bad cholesterol levels while maintaining good levels, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Peanuts are also an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber.

“The key to keeping nuts healthy is to have them without added sugars or fats, and for those that are salt sensitive, without added salts,” says Feller. One serving of raw or roasted nuts each day can be a nutritious snack as part of a well-rounded diet. They can also be added to a wide variety of dishes, such as salads, stir-fry, or even your favorite frozen yogurt.

Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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