These 7 foods are secretely good for you

Don't you hate the guilt that comes along with eating most of your favorite foods? Every time I have something that tastes really good, I'm secretly thinking: "I bet this is awful for me."

But apparently that isn't always the case. A number of popular foods are commonly thought to be bad for us, however -- if eaten with a little consideration -- these tasty treats are actually quite healthy.

Take eggs, for instance. You're probably worried about the high-cholesterol clogging your arteries, but nutrition experts have discovered that the amount of cholesterol in foods usually doesn't effect the cholesterol in your bloodstream (saturated and trans fats are the real culprits). So, as long as you're not eating your eggs fried, full of cheese, topped with mayonnaise, and served with bacon, it's worth it for the protein, choline (good for brain development), vitamin E and zinc.

Even more exciting is pizza. As long as you stick to whole-wheat crust, go light on tomato sauce, and are heavy with the veggies, you'll be getting important nutrients from a number of different groups within the Food Guide Pyramid.

For other "bad" foods that just might be good for you (like beef, white potatoes, and even sugary cereals), check out this article on MSNBC.