Top 10 best healthy and nutritious foods
Diet & Nutrition | admin | November 18, 2009 at 1:29 pmThis post is about the foods that are good for eating and healthy. For this I have conducted a small study by referring several sites and books and made this top 10 foods list. Hope you will like and enjoy the healthy foods for healthy life….
1) Sweet potatoes:they contain so many nutrients and are one of the best vegetables you can eat. They contain potassium, vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin A and fiber. Another name for it is – Yam. Try them they are so delicious and sweet in taste even when cooked plain.
2) Citrus fruits:
they have a great taste and are rich in fiber and vitamin C. They are perfect for desert or a snack. Do you know that eating citrus or drinking its juice helps in reducing the risk of stroke? They include wide variety of oranges, Clementine, grapes, lemon and leech lime etc.
they have a great taste and are rich in fiber and vitamin C. They are perfect for desert or a snack. Do you know that eating citrus or drinking its juice helps in reducing the risk of stroke? They include wide variety of oranges, Clementine, grapes, lemon and leech lime etc.
3) Eggs:
they contain high amounts of protein, vitamin K, contain benefits of iron, high in folate content, minerals and are good for pregnant women.
they contain high amounts of protein, vitamin K, contain benefits of iron, high in folate content, minerals and are good for pregnant women.
4) Nuts:
we know well that they co
ntain high amounts of calories and fat, but we should also know that they contain good fats that are healthy for heart too. Limit them to a handful a day as overall calorie intake is very important. They lower the triglycerides in blood and known to increase good cholesterol at the same time.
we know well that they co
ntain high amounts of calories and fat, but we should also know that they contain good fats that are healthy for heart too. Limit them to a handful a day as overall calorie intake is very important. They lower the triglycerides in blood and known to increase good cholesterol at the same time.5) Spinach:
this
leafy vegetable is very health food with full of vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamins A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, iron, folate, magnesium, phytochemicals and lutein. Studies revealed that intake of Spinach and Kale lead to good bone health.
this
leafy vegetable is very health food with full of vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamins A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, iron, folate, magnesium, phytochemicals and lutein. Studies revealed that intake of Spinach and Kale lead to good bone health.
6) Salmon (fish):
this fish type contains omega 3 fatty acids which are very essential for heart health. Also make a note that wild caught salmons have less contaminant when compared to farmed ones.
7) Broccoli: best food and it is like a power house among foods having all nutrients and vitamins. They contain vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folic acid and carotenoids. It is good for weight control because they contain good fiber content and they help in making you feel your stomach full. They are also known for disease fighting properties.
Beans: dried beans are often more eaten and beans are very good for health. They contain high amounts of fiber and also help in reducing bad cholesterol. Diets with beans may help in reducing the risks of heart attack and also helps in losing weight.
9) Berries:
they are very delicious and good for health too. They are known to be good for aid in memory and also helpful against some types of cancers. There are several types of berries and they are helpful in weight control management by preventing the overeating of sugar in the diet by satisfying a sweet tooth. They are also having low glycemic index, which is a good for diabetics.
they are very delicious and good for health too. They are known to be good for aid in memory and also helpful against some types of cancers. There are several types of berries and they are helpful in weight control management by preventing the overeating of sugar in the diet by satisfying a sweet tooth. They are also having low glycemic index, which is a good for diabetics.
10) Kiwi fruit: It is a tasty and small fruit which is full of nutrients and they are rich in potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene. They are known to be good for improving respiratory health and it is good for children and adults who are having asthma and breathing problems.I hope my top 10 is very appropriate and if you need any changes to be added in the list, please comment below.
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I want to add watermelon as a top nutritious healthy food – watermelon can help improve blood flow and artery health. Thank you for the great post. We can make this a top 20 list perhaps?
thank you kathy! for your advice to make it a top 20 list and I will keep a note of watermelon when making that list. keep adding some more to the list and your help to this post is very essential!
Hey Rajesh, many thanks for these great list of top 10 healthy foods. @Kathy – Hey, I too like watermelons. very tasty and healthy;)
I would like to add apples to the list and thanks for the mention Rajesh,,
thank you Rajesh kanuri, for suggesting apple, and i will add that in top 20.
Apple Nutrition Facts:- "Apple a day keeps doctor away"
(One medium 2½ inch apple that is fresh, raw and with skin)
Calories 81
Carbohydrate 21 gm
Dietary Fiber 4 gm
Soluble Fibers
Insoluble fibers
Calcium 10 mg
Phosphorus 10 mg Iron 0.25 mg
Sodium- almost nil
Potassium 159 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin A 73 IU
Folate 4 mcg
but the nutritional value size and variety.
Rajesh, good sum of of the healthy food items indeed, but only if people try to adhere to it. Generally people tend to forget it after reading it. I strongly suggest to follow it and see the results.
Thanks.