“FATTENING” Foods you should eat on a Diet

Coconut oil (Organic, un-refined):

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/losingitwithliz/5-bad-foods-you-should-eat-on-a-diet

In populations where coconut oil is commonly eaten, high cholesterol levels and heart disease are uncommon.

Nuts

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an’t go wrong with nuts—they’re packed with fat releasing unsaturated fats, filling fiber (another fat releaser), and a host of other healthy nutrients

Can’t go wrong with nuts—they’re packed with fat releasing unsaturated fats, filling fiber (another fat releaser), and a host of other healthy nutrients

Cheese

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/losingitwithliz/5-bad-foods-you-should-eat-on-a-diet

University of Tennessee study showed that eating three servings of dairy a day significantly reduced body fat in obese subjects. Research shows that people who don’t consume enough of this bone builder have greater fat mass and less control of their appetite

Chocolate

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A 2011 study in the Journal of Nutrition found that obese, diabetic mice that consumed a diet high in epicatechins, the antioxidants found in cocoa lived longer. The cocoa reduced degeneration of the arteries in their heart and it blunted fat deposition.

Red Wine

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In one study of more than 19,000 women of normal weight, light to moderate drinkers had less weight gain and less risk of becoming overweight than those who drank no alcohol

10 Health Benefits Of Chocolate

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/28/chocolate-health-benefits_n_1383372.html?ref=topbar

Suggested by Claudia:

Here is another great article on some reasons why chocolate is good for you! Can't say no to that!

INFOGRAPHIC: The Anatomy Of A Healthy Snack

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/23/snacks-in-america-infographic_n_1446763.html?ref=health-and-fitness&ir=Health%20and%20Fitness

Snacking may be at least partially to blame for expanding waistlines, but with hectic, jam-packed schedules, it's not always possible to sit down to a real meal. Luckily, with a little planning, it's easy to eat healthy snacks -- and boost...

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Just came across this and found it really interesting.