What you eat has a significant impact on how you look, how you feel and how active you are. The 10 best foods to eat will meet your daily need for fiber, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. The best foods should also reduce your risks for health problems, like heart disease and diabetes, and be low in calories to avoid obesity.
Berries
Berries are available in a variety of taste, flavors and colors. There are blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries and more. These natural delicious-tasting treats are rich in phytonutrients.
Apples
Apples are a good source of Vitamin C and pectin. Pectin is a soluble fiber that can lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Sweet Potatoes
This sweet vegetable is a good source of fiber and beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted into Vitamin A in the body. Sweet potatoes are low in calories and contain potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and folate.
Broccoli
Broccoli may be eaten raw or cooked. Its phytonutrients fight against the chronic diseases of some cancers, diabetes and heart disease. Broccoli is a rich source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate and minerals like calcium and potassium.
Spinach
Spinach promotes healthy hair and skin. It enhances the immune system and is packed with Vitamin B6 and riboflavin. It also contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C and folate, along with calcium, iron and magnesium.
Eggs
Eggs are a popular food and a good source of protein. Eggs are an excellent source of lutein, an antioxidant that helps to prevent macular degeneration, an age-related progressive disease of the retina.
Salmon
Salmon is known for its high omega-3 fatty acid content which guards the heart against irregular heart beats. It lowers blood pressure and prevents plaque formation in the blood vessels, which reduces the risks of strokes. Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., cardiologist and author of "Lower Your Blood Pressure in Eight Weeks" recommends wild salmon over farm-raised fish which is more likely to harbor pesticides, insecticides and heavy metals.
Almonds
Almonds have the highest amount of calcium of any of the nuts. They are packed with protein, fiber and monounsaturated fat which lowers blood cholesterol. Almonds contain riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin E and magnesium, iron and calcium.
Flax Seed
Flax seeds are tiny, but they are rich in antioxidants, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Flax seeds are available as whole seeds or in powder form.
Wheat Germ
Wheat germ is a super food. It contains thiamine, riboflavin, folate, Vitamin E and minerals, protein and fiber. It is a healthy supplement to add to cereals or to use as a topping on yogurt, ice-cream and other desserts.
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