April 17, 2015
The 20 Healthiest Foods of All Time
Healthiest Foods of All Time
Do you pride yourself on eating right? Below is a list of 20 of the "healthiest foods" on the planet. Count how many of them you eat:
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- Salmon -- Best source of Omega-3s, rich in protein, all healthy fats!
- Blueberries -- Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, protein, and vitamins.
- Oats -- Healthy complex carbs, heart-smart, and great for long-lasting energy.
- Tomatoes -- Rich in lycopene, the prostate-friendly, anti-cancer antioxidant.
- Broccoli -- An awesome source of Vitamin C, fiber, calcium, and iron.
- Spinach -- The tastier version of broccoli, but with more Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Yogurt -- High in fat but amazing for fat burning, bone health, loaded with gut-friendly bacteria, and a good immune booster.
- Almonds -- King of the nuts, rich in Vitamin E, and excellent for your skin, heart, and digestive system.
- Whole Wheat Bread -- Complex carbs, quick energy, highly filling!
- Beef -- Delicious, loaded with zinc, iron, Vitamins B6 and B12, amino acids, and so much more. (Saturated fat be damned!)
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- Non-GMO Soy -- Same protein as is found in meat, more fiber than many grains, and an excellent source of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
- Sweet Potatoes --100% DV of Vitamin A, lots of iron, and plenty of both Vitamins C and E.
- Water -- Do I really need to explain why water is on this list?
- Milk -- Great for your bones, quenches your hunger, and kicks fat burning into high gear. (Why else do you think it's used for so many protein shakes?)
- Eggs -- One of the best sources of protein, low in calories, top source of memory-boosting choline.
- Green Tea -- Heart-smart, gut-friendly, fat-burning, and packed to the gills with antioxidants.
- Black Beans -- Packed with flavonoids, fiber, protein, and healthy carbs, not to mention incredibly filling.
- Quinoa -- The only grain with all amino acids needed to produce protein, packed with fiber and B vitamins, and wonderfully delicious.
- Olive Oil -- Healthy fats, heart-smart, anti-inflammatory, and a great fat-burning addition to your diet.
- Turkey Breast -- The "better" poultry, turkey has selenium to fight cancer, zinc to boost male sexual health, and tryptophan to improve sleep!