The World's Healthiest Foods
127 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way
of Eating. Links to the articles about these foods can be found below.
Of course, there are many other nutritious foods other than
those that we have included on our list that we feel are wonderful,
health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits,
vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy
them. Just because a food is not on our list doesn't mean that we don't think
that it can be included in a diet geared towards the Healthiest Way of Eating
as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient-rich food.
To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are
not included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select
the World's Healthiest Foods.
Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Beets
- Bell
peppers
- Broccoli
- Brussels
sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collard
greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Green
beans
- Green
peas
- Kale
- Leeks
- Mushrooms,
crimini
- Mushrooms,
shiitake
- Mustard
greens
- Olives
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Romaine
lettuce
- Sea
vegetables
- Spinach
- Squash,
summer
- Squash,
winter
- Sweet
potatoes
- Swiss
chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
greens
- Yams
Seafood
Fruits
- Apples
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Cranberries
- Figs
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Lemon/Limes
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Pears
- Pineapple
- Plums
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
Eggs & Low-Fat Dairy
Beans & Legumes
- Black
beans
- Dried
peas
- Garbanzo
beans (chickpeas)
- Kidney
beans
- Lentils
- Lima
beans
- Miso
- Navy
beans
- Pinto
beans
- Soybeans
- Tofu
and Tempeh
Poultry & Lean Meats
Nuts, Seeds & Oils
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Flaxseeds
- Olive
oil, extra virgin
- Peanuts
- Pumpkin
seeds
- Sesame
seeds
- Sunflower
seeds
- Walnuts
Grains
Spices & Herbs
- Basil
- Black
pepper
- Cayenne
pepper
- Chili
pepper, dried
- Cilantro/Coriander
seeds
- Cinnamon,
ground
- Cloves
- Cumin
seeds
- Dill
- Ginger
- Mustard
seeds
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Turmeric
Natural Sweeteners
Other
Among the thousands of different foods our world provides,
the majority contain at least several of the nutrients our bodies need but to
be included as one of the World's Healthiest Foods they had to meet the
criteria listed below.
The criteria we used will also help you understand why some
of your favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list.
For example, Readers have asked why pomegranate, a very nutritious food, is not
included on our website. While pomegranates taste great and are rich in
vitamins and flavonoid phytonutrients, they are still rather expensive which
makes them not as widely available to many people.
1. The World's Healthiest Foods are the Most Nutrient
Dense
The World's Healthiest Foods have been selected because they
are among the richest sources of many of the essential nutrients needed for
optimal health. We used a concept called nutrient density to determine which
foods have the highest nutritional value.
Nutrient density is a measure of the amount of nutrients a
food contains in comparison to the number of calories. A food is more nutrient
dense when the level of nutrients is high in relationship to the number of
calories the food contains. By eating the World's Healthiest Foods, you'll get
all the essential nutrients that you need for excellent health, including
vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, fiber and more for
the least number of calories. Read more about Our Food and
Recipe Rating System.
2. The World's Healthiest Foods are Whole Foods
The World's Healthiest Foods are also whole foods complete
with all their rich natural endowment of nutrients. They have not been highly
processed nor do they contain synthetic, artificial or irradiated ingredients.
And whenever possible, The Healthier Way of Eating recommends purchasing
"Organically Grown" foods, since they not only promote your health,
but also the health of our planet.
3. The World's Healthiest Foods are Familiar Foods
The World's Healthiest Foods are common "everyday"
foods. These include the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean
meats, fish, olive oil, herbs and spices that are familiar to most people.
4. The World's Healthiest Foods are Readily Available
Although there are many foods that are exceptionally
nutritious, many of them are not readily available in different areas of the
country. The World's Healthiest Foods are foods that the majority people can
easily find at their local market.
5. The World's Healthiest Foods are Affordable
We have selected foods that are not only familiar and
available, but also affordable, especially if you purchase them locally and in
season. This is also the time when they are the freshest and of the best
quality.
6. The World's Healthiest Foods Taste Good
The World's Healthiest Foods are also some of the world's
best tasting foods. We have created recipes using the World's Healthiest Foods
that do not overpower, but enhance, the unique flavor of each food. Each recipe
provides a flavor adventure so you can discover new ways to experience and
enjoy the great natural tastes of these foods.
1 comment:
NATURAL Coconut oil is also incredibly healthy.
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