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7 Comfort Foods that are Actually Good For You

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  1. cheer

    cheer Silver IL'ite

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    7 Comfort Foods that are Actually Good For You

    Feel Better While Staying Healthy
    -- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer

    Comfort – A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being, and contentment.

    Food – A substance you consume to produce energy, stimulate growth, and provide nourishment.

    Put these two words together and people dream of fudge sundaes, turn to pot pie for pick-me-ups and fall prey to many other kinds of eating rituals. This is the power comfort foods hold. Unfortunately, it seems that most comfort foods console us with extra fat, calories and other ingredients that lack great nutritional value. But not all comfort foods are made this way. Here are 7 Comfort Foods that are actually good for you. Check ’em out.

    Yogurt (with fruit)

    The frozen variety tastes pretty similar to its ice cream counterpart, only with less fat. By adding fruit, you’re only adding more minerals and vitamins. Cool and soothing, this comfort food is a perfect snack, yet tastes sweet enough to ease your pain.

    Fruit smoothie

    This is the perfect cure for anyone with a sweet tooth. Amazingly, even if you don’t normally like fruit, you will probably still enjoy this blend of fruit, juice and yogurt. It only takes a few minutes to whip up in your blender and is a cool and refreshing treat in any season.

    Chicken noodle soup

    Would you rather have anything else when you’re sick? This blend of noodles, chicken chunks and veggies in a steaming hot bowl will take you back to your childhood. Remember to buy a brand with low sodium, or make your own at home.

    Angel food cake

    Sometimes, we all love a slice of cake. Warm and fluffy, every bite is better than the previous one. With angel food cake, you can enjoy a slice without feeling guilty about it later. Pretend it’s your birthday and have a slice, maybe even with some fat-free whipped cream.

    Oatmeal

    Forget caffeine-charged coffee; oatmeal is all you need for a hot breakfast that will leave you energized for hours to come. Packed with complex carbs, oatmeal is easy to make and much healthier than a sugary cereal you might otherwise eat. A steaming bowl of oatmeal will make mornings your favorite part of the day. Toss in some fresh fruit to get that sweetness you crave.

    Vegetable juice

    Sometimes you need that kick. Vegetable juices, such as V8 and others, have enough kick to play in soccer’s World Cup. A blend of many vegetables, including tomatoes, it’s great when you’re not very hungry or when you're on the go.

    Crock pot creations (anything that’s healthy, anyway)

    One of the greatest food inventions of the 20th century, a crock pot can seemingly take any combination of ingredients and turn them into a great meal. Slowly cooked, whatever comes out is hot and tastes great. Throw in healthy meats and a bunch of veggies to make this comfort food good for you.
     
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  2. mums

    mums Platinum IL'ite

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    Hi Cheer.

    I was cheated with the word comfort food!!!!!!!!!

    Yes, we may hate few foods at the first thought........when we eat them knowing their benefits......we might like them and stick with them.

    In my case i hated Oats initially, but over a period of time i have liked it.

    I can never resist rice.......nowadays i prepare broken wheat bisi bhele bhaat(veg bath) and find the taste of broken wheat similar to rice. And my tummy is satisfied to replace rice with broken wheat!!
     
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    aparnag Platinum IL'ite

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    AHHHH.... i was expecting something else from the title...
    this yogurt and fruits is a great idea.. thanx for sharing with us..
     
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    SSNmom Bronze IL'ite

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    Thank you cheer for sharing a good list of comfort foods
     
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    nvathsala Silver IL'ite

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    :thankyou2: For the info.
     
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    vanimn Senior IL'ite

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    Thanks for sharing this. This is very useful info.
     
  7. tina786

    tina786 New IL'ite

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    hi,u may also try
    brocoli it looks like cauliflower but is green in colour..
    take bright green flowers whre buds r not open
    yellowish onces lose their vitamins n nutritional value...
    just double boil it o
     

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