Foods from the Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy, Meat & Nuts group provide essential nutrition. Vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and various essential vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, vitamin A, folate and more.
Nutritious foods can help to prevent disease and enhance overall wellness. When selecting food that’s low-cal, such as fruit and veggies, whole grains, nuts, beans or fatty fish that includes essential protein, fiber and omega fatty acid sources like flax seeds.
Yogurt is a food with multiple essential nutrients such as protein, calcium and potassium and milk, butter is a high-fat dairy product that is heavy in saturated fats, which, when ingested in excess, can raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
Fish like salmon, trout, sardines and tuna provide heart-healthy omega-3 fats known as EPA and DHA while also providing protein and selenium or lean meats such as skinless chicken and turkey, fish, as well as select cuts of beef and pork can provide essential protein.
Egg helps support skin, muscles and organ health as well as provide energy and meat rich in vital minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins, meat is a premium source of protein.
Eating whole grains may lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood cholesterol and obesity and beans such as kidney, black, pinto and lima beans are an excellent source of both fiber and protein, along with potassium, magnesium and folate.
Chocolate provides a healthy source of soluble fiber, vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, zinc and potassium but be careful as it’s also high in saturated fat and sugar.
Minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, protein, and good fats are all abundant in almonds and cashews are a fantastic source of dietary fiber, which helps with digestion and helps you maintain a healthy weight.
A nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable, spinach is full of important vitamins and minerals like folate, A, and K. Additionally, spinach contains antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin as well as phytochemicals like carotenoids that may help prevent cancer, eye disorders, and cardiovascular disease.
Tomatoes’ versatile flavors make them the star of many classic comfort food recipes, from Caprese salads and Southern-style sandwiches to haute cuisine dishes like tomato sorbet or fried green tomatoes and salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and bone-building vitamin D.