Recommended by Dieticians

Heading to the grocery store without a grocery list almost always never goes well. Without a game plan for what foods to buy and what meals to make, it's easy to aimlessly walk around those grocery aisles and just plop food in your basket. If you ever find yourself with this conundrum after a busy week, don't sweat it—there are a variety of healthy foods you can grab that even dietitians recommend you should eat every day that will easily make all kinds of healthy, nutritious meals.

In general, any whole, real foods will work well for a healthy diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, and lean proteins (chicken, eggs, fish) will all help in making a few nutritious meals with minimal effort. Eating real foods, in general, provides your body with a variety of nutrients that help with your overall health.

Antioxidants

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A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases (including heart disease and certain cancers). Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation

Spices/Herbs

1. Cloves
2. Oregano
3. Thyme
4. Allspice
5. Garlic
6. Parsley
7. Chives
8. Cinnamon
9. Rosemary
10. Sage
11. Ginger
12. Mushrooms
13. Lemons
14. Cayenne

Foods

1. Dark Chocolate
2. Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries
3. Artichokes
4. Kale
5. Spinach
6. Pecans
7. Pinto Beans
8. Broccoli
9. Collard Greens
10. Cauliflower
11. Salmon
12. Tuna
13. Barley
14. Oatmeal
15. Lean Red Meat
16. Brown Rice
17. Whole Wheat Pasta
18. Lentils

Healthy Foods (not antioxidants)

1. Chicken
2. Veal
3. Beats
4. Avocado
5. Black Beans
6. Walnuts, Almonds
7. Apples, Bananas, Oranges
8. Eggs
9. Lamb
10. Bell Peppers
11. Carrots, Cucumber
12. Onions
13. Green Beans, Kidney Beans
14. Legumes (soybeans)
15. Cheese - not processed
16. Yogurt
17. Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes

OBVIOUSLY MISSING FROM THESE LISTS ARE:

1. Red Meat
2. Processed Meats
3. Fried or Grilled Foods
4. Sugars & Sweets
5. White Bread
6. Sugary Drinks
7. Sweetened Cereals
8. French Fries & Potato Chips
9. Most Pizzas
10. Junk Food & Ice Cream

The food that I eat is from the top 3 lists...  These foods are not only good at preventing cancer, but are good for heart health, as well as a diet for losing weight.  Bear in mind that losing weight is only achieved when one reduces one's intake of food.  If the intake is not reduced, one will not lose weight not matter how healthy the food is that you are eating.

Healthy Foods

 

Healthy Foods