9 'Bad' Foods That Aren't Always So Bad

Some healthful foods have gotten bad raps they just can't shake Get the good truth about 9 misunderstood foods and why you should eat them -- in moderation, of course.
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By Nicci Micco, Editor-at-Large for EatingWell

Some healthful foods have gotten bad raps they just can't shake. Do you avoid peanut butter because you think it's super-fattening? Have you banned egg yolk because you're concerned about your heart health? Get the good truth about these and more "misunderstood" foods and why you should eat them -- in moderation, of course.

Peanut Butter

What healthy foods do you think are "bad?"

Nicci Micco

Nicci Micco is editor-at-large for EatingWell and co-author of EatingWell 500-Calorie Dinners. She has a master's degree in nutrition and food sciences, with a focus in weight management.

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