4 popular comfort foods that are actually good for you

Comfort foods are foods that people eat when they're looking to feel better -- whether they're sad, cold, homesick, etc. However, it's a myth that says comfort foods are all bad for you. In reality, some comfort foods are actually good for you, and you can eat them for comfort and not have to worry about your health. Check out this list.

• Many people associate warm, creamy morning cereals with waking up in a warm house and having something nourishing to eat.
• Oatmeal is extremely healthy for you, and it's a great way to fill your stomach while helping to fuel your body.
• Oatmeal is made of whole grain oats, which are great for digestion. To make it even healthier, use skim milk to cook it in to eliminate fat, then add your favourite berries like strawberries or blueberries for some added nutrients.

• In the American south particularly, you'd be hard pressed to find a friendly meal served without a side of collard greens.
• However, while collard greens are associated with unhealthy foods, they themselves are actually packed with vitamins A and K, and they're a good way to get a ton of nutrients with a taste that reminds you of home.
• To add an extra flavour punch, cook collard greens with ham instead of bacon. Ham has way fewer calories than bacon but still gives collard greens a smoky and meaty flavour.

• Chili is warm, it has a bite and it heats you from the inside out.
• The good news is, there's actually nothing bad for you in chili, especially when you use a ground beef option that's low in fat.
• Chili is typically made with vegetables and beans, which provide you with vitamins and fibre alongside your protein.
• Beef can also help battle anaemia and it's a good source of Zinc.
• Add even more of your favourite veggies to any basic chili recipe to make it even healthier.

• It's been called Jewish penicillin because it's believed to help people get over illnesses.
• Clear, fresh chicken broth has barely any calories, and it can fill you up if you eat some before a meal. This keeps you from binging on unhealthy dishes and calories.
• The next time you're looking for a little comfort in the form of food, if you pick one of these healthy options, you'll get that warm fuzzy feeling and know that you're eating well, too.