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Fry With a Clear Conscience

If you think healthy eating means giving up the foods you love, grab a plate and taste what you've been missing.

Photography Van Chaplin / Styling Alan Henderson, Mindi Shapiro Levine / Food Styling Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, By Mary Allen Perry

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Healthy Benefits

Catfish is one of the best sources of vitamin D, a vital nutrient that helps your body absorb and retain calcium, promoting bone health.
Beef is a good source of nine essential nutrients. The leanest cuts, such as those used for cubed steak, average just 1 more gram of saturated fat per serving than a skinless chicken breast.
Low-calorie, high-fiber potatoes offer vitamins C and B6 and potassium. Mashed potatoes are a favorite (especially with Chicken-fried Steak), but skip the butter, and stir in a few spoonfuls of fat-free cream cheese instead. The cheese adds richness and calcium and lowers the glycemic index of the potatoes.