Foods that seem harmful but are actually beneficial.

Potatoes, pizza, or ice cream aren't actually as likely to cause weight gain as you might think. In fact, if consumed in moderation, these foods can even be beneficial to your health.

Pizza

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There are two ways to eat pizza: the unhealthy way when you add too much meat, or the healthy way when you eat it with plenty of vegetables.

A 285-calorie slice of pizza, when eaten with plenty of vegetables and fruit, makes a delicious lunch, providing protein and 20% of your daily calcium requirement. To limit saturated fat and sodium in pizza, you can eat it once a week.

Cream

Ice cream doesn't actually contain significantly more calories than frozen yogurt. The difference between the two desserts is that ice cream is higher in fat, while yogurt is higher in sugar. To satisfy your ice cream craving without worrying about weight gain, eat only half a cup, omit any toppings, and choose ice cream with fewer ingredients.

Potato

In fact, potatoes are packed with important nutrients. They can provide up to 70% of your daily vitamin C, 25% of your potassium, and 10% of your magnesium, helping to stabilize blood pressure, reduce bloating, and support muscle function. A medium-sized potato contains about 160 calories, so be mindful of how you cook it.

Chocolate

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Chocolate is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that help protect cells from damage and boost the immune system. Additionally, eating a small piece of chocolate daily can help reduce body mass index and limit the risk of weight gain from other high-fat foods. Choose chocolate with at least 65% cocoa to fully reap the benefits of this sweet treat.

Cappuccino coffee

Cappuccino is not as harmful to health as many people mistakenly believe. Because of its foam, the amount of milk in this drink is actually negligible. Even with added milk, 350 ml of cappuccino only contains 110 calories. This means you can drink cappuccino daily without worrying about gaining weight.

Cream cheese

Compared to butter, cream cheese is healthier because it contains only half the calories and fat of butter. A tip when eating cream cheese with bread is to avoid spreading it all over the bread; keep it separate to ensure you don't eat too much.

Waffles

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Waffles are very popular, and nowadays it's not difficult to find waffle shops in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. This type of pastry has a higher calorie count than pancakes, but you can rarely eat just one. As a result, the number of calories you consume when eating waffles is less than when eating pancakes. A small note: when eating waffles, limit adding sugar, butter, or whipped cream, and prioritize fruit as a topping.

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