Think eating at the ballpark means you have to look like Babe Ruth, Tommy Lasorda or the Philly Phanatic? Maybe not.

According to a study published by the American Chemical Society, you can eat ballpark food and still be able to run around the bases.

The study, released last year, reveals there may be a silver lining to the traditional cardiac-clogging concessions. It cites several health benefits of ballpark foods:

¢ Sunflower seeds: Researchers in Spain have shown that sunflower seeds release a compound during digestion that can lower blood pressure.

¢ Beer: Moderate beer drinking – one 12-ounce beer a day – can reduce heart attacks, according to Israeli researchers. The alcohol made changes in blood chemistry that are associated with reduced chance of heart attacks, as well as decreased cholesterol levels, an increase in antioxidants and reduced levels of fibrinogen, a clot-producing protein.

¢ Sauerkraut: The fermented cabbage, a topper for hot dogs at some ballparks, contains compounds called isothiocyanates, which are potential cancer-fighting agents.

¢ Onions: They might not be good for your breath, but onions are good for your bones. Throwing some on your hot dog or hamburger could prevent osteoporosis, according to preliminary research at the University of Bern in Switzerland.