Six foods that used to be condemned as Horrible For You, but (this week, at least) appear to be not all that bad.
For example:
PORK RINDS
Why you think they’re bad: These puffy snacks are literally cut from pigskin. Then they’re deep-fried.
Why they’re not: A 1-ounce serving contains zero carbohydrates, 17 grams (g) of protein, and 9 g fat. That’s nine times the protein and less fat than you’ll find in a serving of carb-packed potato chips. Even better, 43 percent of a pork rind’s fat is unsaturated, and most of that is oleic acid — the same healthy fat found in olive oil. Another 13 percent of its fat content is stearic acid, a type of saturated fat that’s considered harmless, because it doesn’t raise cholesterol levels.
Also on the list: alcohol, beef jerky, sour cream, coconut, and chocolate bars.
Of course, eating too much of anything’s bad for you. But it’s fascinating when you get changes in the wind like this on stuff “everyone” knows.
(via GeekPress)