The Healthiest Foods

One of the keys to being healthy is to eat the healthiest foods possible.  Eating healthy foods doesn't neccesarily have significant effects in the short term, but ensures long term health, preventing many future diseases and health conditions.  Eating healthy provides you with the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to function at its best and for you to feel great.  There are many more benefits to eating healthy.  Let's take a further look.  Below are our top 5 sites for health foods.

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There are a lot of health foods out there.  Sometimes it can be difficult to know which ones are best for you.  Of course it is important to eat healthy food.  However, it is also important to eat food that you like, or else your body will not feel satisfied.  The trick is to find a good balance between these two notions.  On this page, we will talk about some different healthy foods so you can have a better idea of what to try for your new healthy eating plan.

Almonds

Almonds are perhaps the healthiest of all nuts.  Almonds are loaded with nutrients including riboflavin, magnesium, iron, fiber and calcium.  It is indeed a fact that almonds have more calcium than any other nuts which helps make your bones stronger.  One serving of almonds would be considered around 25 nuts.  One serving of almonds has around 70 mg of calcium.  It is also true that one serving of almonds gives your body about half of its recommended amount of vitamin E for one day.  Almonds are also extremely high in protein.  They are great for the heart.  The fat contained in almonds is monosaturated which is actually the healthiest type of fat because it helps lower the level of cholesterol in your blood.

Broccoli

Broccoli is perhaps one of the healthiest vegetables and also one of the best foods for long term health.  Broccoli has a compound known as phytonutrients.  Phytonutrients work to hold off many harmful diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, and even many types of cancer.  Broccoli also has a great source of calcium, fiber and folate.  There is also a good amount of vitamin A and C which is great for preventing cell damage.

Salmon

Salmon is many times considered the most nutritious out of all fish.  This is most likely due what is contained in their natural oils.  Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which work to prevent blood clots and heart attacks.  They are also great for lowering blood pressure, decreasing chance of stroke, triglyceride levels and abnormal heartbeats.  Salmon is also very low in saturated fats and extremely high in protein.  It is important to note however, that if you plan to buy salmon, it is always a good idea to get wild salmon instead of farm raised.  There have been reports that farm raised salmon contains some very unhealthy chemicals.  Wild salmon is free of any harmful chemicals and also tastes 10 times better!

Blueberries

Blueberries are perhaps the most healthy in all of the berry family.  They are very low in calories, and are high in vitamin C and fiber.  Blueberries have a very high content of the compound phytonutrients which are great for the urinary tract. The are also known to help with short term memory.

Spinach

Spinach is very high in folate as well as vitamin C and A.  Spinach also contains a generous content of calcium (for your bones), vitamin B-6, magnesium and iron.  Spinach has proven to signifincantly aid your immune system and preserve the health of your skin and hair. 

Vegetable juice

There is no better way to top off a healthy diet than by using vegetable juice for your main beverage.  Vegetable juice has all of the essential vitamins and minerals than the vegetables in their original form.  Vegetable juice with tomatos also have a high content of lycopene which significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and some cancers.  The only thing to look out for is that some vegetable juices can have high sodium levels.  Therefore, simply look for the products that are low in sodium.

Red Beans

There are two types of red beans.  There the small red beans and then there are also kidney beans.  Both are extremely healthy.  Red beans are extremely low in fat and have almost no calories.  They are an excellent source of of fiber and protein.  They also contain those splendid phytonutrients that may help protect against future life threatening illnesses like cancer and heart problems.  Finally, red beans are loaded with iron, potassium, thiamin, magnesium, and phosphorus.  Red beans can be a great addition to any meal, especially salads, or even breakfast!