These foods start off as nutritional sweethearts—then BAM!—you overdo it and they ghost your health like a bad date. Here are four kitchen regulars that need portion control or they’ll portion out trouble.
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1. Nuts
Why They’re Good: Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber, nuts are heart-friendly and satisfy hunger quickly.
Why to Watch It: A handful = awesome. A bowlful = calorie ambush. These little guys are nutrition ninjas… until they sneak in 500 calories during your Netflix binge.
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2. Avocados
Why They’re Good: Avocados are full of monounsaturated fats, potassium, and fiber—great for heart and brain health.
Why to Watch It: One avocado is great. Three in a guac-fueled frenzy? That’s a fat bomb disguised as a green gift from the gods.
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3. Red Wine
Why It’s Good: Red wine in moderation can support heart health and provide antioxidants like resveratrol.
Why to Watch It: The first glass might toast your health, but the third starts giving your liver a dirty look. This grape goes from classy to trashy real quick.
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4. Tuna (Especially Albacore)
Why It’s Good: Tuna is high in lean protein and omega-3s—great for your heart and muscles.
Why to Watch It: Eat too much, and mercury levels sneak in like an uninvited guest at your wellness party. It’s like a seafood soap opera—delicious, dramatic, and possibly toxic.
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