My Favorite Foods! Are they good or bad?

I incorporate my favorite foods into my diet and then research the pros and the cons. If the foods I love have benefits then I keep them in "my diet". Here are my top 10 foods and the benefits that they reap:

1. Whole Milk- I love milk, not skim or low fat, but whole milk! I've always enjoyed drinking milk. Recently, many have asked me, "isn't milk fattening"? So, decided to do some research. I found out that people who drink milk are leaner than those who do not. Read more:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1223030/the_ten_benefits_of_drinking_milk.html?cat=5
2. Tomatoes- This is another food I cannot live without! I love tomatoes with breakfast, lunch and dinner. I like it in omelets or salads or by themselves with salt and vinegar. Tomatoes are loaded with vitamin c and they are packed with cancer fighting antioxidants! Read more:http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-tomato-1491.html
3.Avocados- I can eat avocados for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. The unique texture and taste make my mouth water and it compliments almost any dish! Some of the benefits include reducing cholesterol even though they are considered a fatty fruit. Read more: http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-avocados.html
4. Basmati or Jasmin rice- Yes, I know, I like white rice. I enjoy a spoon of rice with my dinner or lunch. When I compared my white rice to my brown rice, I discovered that my white rice had less calories and carbs. I only eat Jasmin or Basmati white rice. Lets read how this might be a benefit:http://www.professorshouse.com/Food-Beverage/Topics/Rice-Pasta/Articles/Rice-Facts-and-Information/
5. Ceviche- What else can I say, Yummy! Normally made with fish or shellfish and cooked with lime juice. I know that I have to watch the cholesterol in this dish because shellfish normally carries high cholesterol levels. Read more about ceviche:http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/appetizersfirstcourses/a/ceviche.htm
6. Prunes- They are one of my favorite sweet and delicious treats! They are loaded with potassium and fiber. Prunes are great for when I have a sweet tooth! I buy sun sweet varieties like: cherry essence prunes and orange essence prunes. Read more about prunes:http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-prunes-5875.html
7. Peanuts- A crunchy and fun to eat snack! I love cracking peanut shells to get to that goodness inside! Peanuts are packed with protein and antioxidants. It is fattening, but it's that good monounsaturated fat that helps the heart! Read more about peanuts:http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=101
8.Fresh Orange Juice- Tastes delicious, refreshing and is healthy. Orange juice does have sugar and is highly acidic but the benefits out weight the cons. Fresh squeezed orange juice does not have the added sugar and is more potent than the boxed juice. read more about orange juice: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/54063
9. Chicken- Who doesn't love chicken? Packed with proteins and amino acids, plus not to mention it is fantastic however you cook it. Read about chicken: http://www.articlesbase.com/recipes-articles/advantages-of-eating-chicken-2489801.html
10. Red Wine- What woman can go without a glass a day? I enjoy a glass of red wine to help me relax and unwind. Who would of thought that drinking red wine could be good for me! Read more on red wine: http://www.thedietchannel.com/Wine-and-Health.htm

Make your top 10 food list and research the health benefits. See how the foods you love stack up into your healthy lifestyle.