Healthiest Foods
- Angel
- Feb 18, 2016
- 3 min read
As we start our "Incredible Edibles" theme week, I thought it would be best to tell you about some of the healthiest foods there are to eat. Now, these are not all of them. If you have any more that I should add, comment and let me know. I hope you enjoy!
Source: http://authoritynutrition.com/50-super-healthy-foods/
Photo from miravita.com
Apples
>high in fiber, vitamin C, and other antioxidants
>remember: An apple a day, keeps the doctor away!
Avocados
>loaded with healthy fats (NO carbs)
>high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C
Bananas
>great source of potassium
>high in vitamin B6 and fiber
>great for on the go!
Blueberries
>powerful source of antioxidants
Oranges
>filled with vitamin C
>high in fiber and antioxidants
Strawberries
>super nutricious
>have few carbs/calories
>filled with vitamin C, fiber, and manganese
Eggs
>super healthy!
>eat them any way you like! You can have them scrambled, fried, or sunny side up (but be careful
of how much oil you use)
Lean Beef
>great source of protein
>filled with highly bioavailable iron
>only choose the fatty cuts if you are on a low carb diet
Chicken Breasts
>low in fat and calories
>hight in protein
>if you are okay with eating carbs, the fattier pieces are okay to eat (and super yummy)
Lamb
>high in Omega 3 fatty acids
Almonds
>Vitamin E, antioxidants, magnesium, and fiber
>great when to eat if you are trying to lose weight
>good for metabolic health
Chia Seeds
>full of fiber, magnesium, manganese, calcium, and other nutrients
Coconuts
>have a lot of fiber and fatty acids known as medium-chain triglycerides
Macadamia Nuts
>high in monounsaturated fats
>low in omega 6 fatty acids
Walnuts
>very nutritious
>full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Peanuts
>full of nutrients and antioxidants
>help you to lose weight
>yet, because they are high in calories, don't eat too many!
Asparagus
>little carbs and calories
>full of vitamin K
Bell Peppers
>have lots of antioxidants and vitamin C
Broccoli
>loaded with fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C
>also has a good amount of protein
Carrots
>full of fiber and vitamin K
>has high amounts of carotene antioxidants
Cucumber
>low in carbs/calories
>has small amounts of nutrients like vitamin K
>mostly made of water
Garlic
>filled with allicin (helps improve your immune function)
Kale
>high in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients
Tomatoes
>full of potassium and vitamin C
Salmon
>high in nutrients such as protein and omega 3 fatty acids
>contains vitamin D
Sardines
>contain most of the nutrients that the body needs
Shrimp
>low in fat and calories
>high in protein
>includes other nutrients like selenium and vitamin B12
Tuna
>low in fat and calories
>high amounts of protein
Brown Rice
>has fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium
Oats
>full of nutrients and fibers known as beta-glucans
Quinoa
>high in nutrients such as fiber and magnesium
>source of plant-based protein
Kidney Beans
>full of different vitamins and minerals
>high in fiber
>CAREFUL! They are TOXIC when they are raw
Lentils
>high in fiber
>source of plant-based protein
Whole Milk
>high in vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fats, and calcium
Butter From Grass-Fed Cows
>high in nutrients like vitamin K2
Coconut Oil
>full of powerful fatty acids that are known as medium chain triglycerides
>can help you lose belly fat
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
>has monounsaturated fats that are great for the heart
>high in antioxidants
Potatoes
>full of potassium
>have small amounts of different nutrients that the body needs like vitamin C
Sweet Potatoes
>full of antioxidants and nutrients
Apple Cider Vinegar
>helps with weight loss and to lower blood sugar levels
Dark Chocolate
>full of fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants
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