Most Healthy Foods

Everybody knows the importance of 'right eating'. Today, due to our hectic lifestyle we tend to rely on packed food a lot. However, it is common knowledge that the amount of nutrients present in canned foods is very less compared to freshly prepared food. Also, canned foods contains preservatives, which are not good for your health. To live a long, happy and healthy life one needs to follow 'right eating'. Right eating means eating a nutritious and balanced diet, and eating enough amounts of it. Also, to follow right eating one needs to avoid junk food, fried food, carbonated sodas, and other unhealthy foods. So, what are the most healthy foods that are a must in everybody's diet? Here is a list of the 10 most healthy foods that will help you maintain optimum health, along with a list of some other healthy foods to eat.

10 Most Healthy Foods to Eat

Apples: Everybody is familiar with the saying of 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' But, why is that so? It is because apple is rich in many nutrients, that keeps you healthy and prevents you from going to the doctor. Apple with its skin is a source of pectin and fiber and a huge amount of flavonoid antioxidants. The fiber helps to lower cholesterol, and the antioxidants reduce the risk of heart problems, cancer and strokes.

Quick Recipe Tip: Cut apples into small cubes add lemon juice and walnuts and raisins, with some cinnamon and nutmeg powder, add a spoon of yogurt and mix well. Enjoy the apple-walnut salad!

Cantaloupes: Cantaloupes are called mushmelon, rockmelon, muskmelon or spanspek. They belong to the same family of watermelons and squashes. They are loaded in vitamin C, carotenoid antioxidants and potassium, and have many health benefits. It helps to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, prevent cancer, prevent heart diseases, and protect the skin from sunburn.

Quick Recipe Tip: You can make a salad of cantaloupes, however they are best enjoyed alone. So, cut a cantaloupe in two parts, scoop out the seeds. And enjoy scooping and eating it with a spoon!

Berries: Berries are also known as superfoods, they are the most healthy foods for weight loss. They are loaded in antioxidants, and thus help to prevent various types of cancer, protect the body from heart diseases, and help in weight loss. Eat blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries regularly to boost your immunity.

Quick Recipe Tip: Simply make juice of the berries, and enjoy sipping it!

Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are inexpensive, and easily available. But did you know they are loaded in nutrients? They are rich in carotenoids, potassium, vitamin C and fiber. They boost your immunity against many common diseases and prevent cancer.

Quick Recipe Tip: Simply bake/boil sweet potatoes and them mix some applesauce and pineapple and enjoy!

Broccoli: Many people hate green vegetables. But, if you get broccoli next time in your plate, do eat it... Why? Because it has incomparable disease fighting potential! Broccoli is packed with antioxidants which helps to reduce the risk of stomach, lung and rectal cancers. Also, it is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and folate. It helps greatly to improve your immunity against common cold and flu infections.

Quick Recipe Tip: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan, and add sliced broccoli. Cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Then toss it with lemon juice and salt and let it cook for a few more minutes. Add pepper to taste.

Carrots: Did you know that carrots are excellent for skin health? Carrots are loaded with antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C. They also contains calcium and potassium. Carrots greatly help to maintain blemish free and acne free skin. Besides helping to strengthen the eyes, due to its rich antioxidants content, carrots also help to fight cancer.

Quick Recipe Tip: Make carrot juice with a piece of ginger and drink it everyday and maintain great blemish free skin!

Garbanzo Beans: All beans are very good for health. However, the tastiest and most loaded in nutrients are garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. These beans are rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. They greatly help to combat many immunity related disorders. They are rich in iron, which is good for women who are pregnant or lactating. Regular consumption of garbanzo beans helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Quick Recipe Tip: Soak garbanzo beans overnight, and boil them till they are cooked. Toss them with some herbs and a bit of salt and pepper and enjoy the snack!

Yogurt: Yogurt is one of the yummiest and healthiest food! Why? It is a natural probiotic, contains power boosting protein and has bone building calcium. Regular consumption of yogurt will help you get rid of heartburn and other digestive system related problems. It can also boost your immunity and help you combat common cold.

Quick Recipe Tip: Add bananas and cereal to yogurt and you have a take-away breakfast!

Quinoa: Quinoa is rich source of protein, riboflavin and magnesium. This is one of the healthiest of grains. It is also a good source of fiber. Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids, which are required by the body to grow and repair tissues. It prevents from many cancers, and reduces migraine headaches, relaxes blood vessels. Whenever eating quinoa make sure you rinse it first, or it will taste bitter.

Quick Recipe Tip: Here is a side dish recipe. Cook quinoa in a pan and add chopped apple and rosemary. Then remove it from heat and add apple, honey, rosemary and cinnamon.

Salmon: Salmon is natural and rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are very beneficial for our physical and mental health. Plus, salmon is low in calories. Eating salmon helps prevent inflammation, heart diseases, diabetes, certain cancers and arthritis.

Quick Recipe Tip: Boil salmon and drain it, and keep the broth. Then combine the broth with paprika and parsley herb, add salmon pieces too.

Other Healthy Fruits

• Apricots
• Bananas
• Cherries
• Citrus Fruits
• Kiwifruit
• Papayas
• Red Grapes
• Prunes
• Purple grape
• Grapefruit

Other Healthy Vegetables

• Collard Greens
• Tomatoes
• Brussels Sprouts
• Onions
• Eggplant
• Squash
• Bell Peppers

More Healthy Foods

• Barley
• Brown rice
• Wheat germ
• Basil
• Cloves
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Turmeric
• Honey
• Green tea
• Soy Sauce
• Water
• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Walnuts
• Flaxseeds
• Olive oil, extra virgin
• Turkey
• Chicken
• Miso
• Black beans
• Kidney beans
• Eggs
• Milk, 2%, cow's

So, make changes in your diet, and add the above-mentioned most healthy foods in your diet. Also, keep eating the above-mentioned other foods in from the list of healthy foods. If you have any allergy to a specific food, avoid that food. Replace that food with another food which has similar nutritional value. So, eat right and enjoy living longer and healthier!