Yet, a subset of fruits and vegetables still get a bad reputation, often because they're high in sugar, calories or fats. "But even starchy, high-sugar fruits and vegetables boast fiber, disease-fighting nutrients and important minerals," says Halle Saperstein, RD, a registered dietitian at Henry Ford Health. 2 июн. 2021 г.
Why do fruits get bad rap?
It is perceived as hard to eat. It is often picked before it is is fully ripe and when eaten too soon, it gets a bad rap for lack of sweeteness. Fruit is less than 10% fat so there is not the greasy mouth feel that comes with pastries.
Why does Rice get a bad rap?
White rice gets a bad rap because it is about 90 percent carbohydrates (brown rice is only 85 percent), but it is a good source of magnesium, phosphorous, and iron. Both white rice and brown rice have about 5 grams of protein and a little over 200 calories per cup.
Do Potatoes get a bad rap?
Potatoes often get a bad rap for making people pile on pounds, but according to nutritionists Julie Upton and Katherine Brooking at Appetite for Health, this bad rap is probably more about the way potatoes are being prepared – for instance, french fries or potato chips versus baked, roasted or grilled potatoes.
Why do bananas get a bad rep?
“Bananas get a really bad reputation because people think they have too much sugar, but in reality, they are packed with vitamins and minerals and have way less sugar than a candy bar,” says Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD.
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