Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #16: PROTEIN BARS
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: Proteins are associated with health, strength, vigour, and muscles. Those who want to eat more of it but don’t want to munch on a chicken breast at the gym find that protein bars are a godsend. WHY IT’S NOT: It’s hard to generalize about protein bars because there are so many out there. Some…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN'T. Part 33: BLOOD SAUSAGE
WHY WE AVOID IT: Blood is for vampires, not day walkers. Made with congealed pork blood, gelatin and spices, the black color of these sausages is disturbing to many. Besides, eating blood is banned in many religions. WHY WE SHOULD EAT IT: If you’re traveling to parts of Europe or Asia, there will be blood. The dish is a…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 23: SOUR CREAM
Why we avoid it: About 90% of its calories come from fat, at least half of which is saturated. If you were told to limit your saturated fat intake and to choose low-fat dairy products, you probably avoided sour cream. Why we should eat it: Sour cream is made by introducing certain types of lactic-acid bacteria to regular cream and…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 22: SWEETBREAD
Why we avoid it: The name sounds very carby, but sweetbreads are actually the nasty bits of veal, lamb or piglets. Sweetbreads are the thymus gland or the pancreas of the animal, and they automatically turn off a lot of people. Why we should eat it: Sweetbreads are actually praised for their silky texture, which is rare in most…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 13: CALF LIVER
Why we avoid it: Offal (organ meat) is not appealing to many people. The texture and metallic taste probably turned you off as a kid, and you’ve probably hated it ever since. A popular objection to eating liver is the belief that it stores toxins. It’s true that the liver neutralises toxins, but these are usually eliminated or…