Sometimes eating healthy can be hard to do if you do not know where to start. In order to change your diet, you must subtract the unhealthy foods and replaces them with healthy alternatives. However, changing your diet can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. Healthy foods consist of whole, clean, and fresh foods that gives you energy and replenish your body. Eating right also improves your mental health. If you do not have any idea on how to start your new lifestyle change, here are sixty five healthy foods you should definitely add to your diet!
This post is about healthy foods
Fruits
If you are having problems giving up sweets, give fruit a try. There are so many fruits to choose from that will satisfy your sugar craving. Apples, oranges, grapes, pineapples are just some of the fruit that are naturally sweet. Some fruit help with weight loss such as grapefruits. Others like pomegranates are good for your heart. You can enjoy fruit in so many ways. You can eat them individually, in a smoothie, or a fruit salad. With so many options and ways to eat them, fruit is a great snack for when you want something sweet but do not want to feel guilty later.
1.Apples
2.Plaintains
3.Pomegranates
4.Limes
5.Blueberries
6.Lemons
7.Grapefruit
8. Pineapples
9.Bananas
10.Tomatos
11.Kiwi
12.Blackberries
13.Dragonfruit
14.Papaya
15. Apricots
16.Cherries
Vegetables
Vegetables are a key ingredient to a balance diet. They are low in calories and offer several key nutrients such as fiber, vitamins A and C, and folate. They are also high in potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral that our bodies need to function. Without it, our bones and nerves would not function properly.Potassium is also beneficial to your heart. It can prevent plaque build up in your arteries which can result in a serious heart condition. Vegetables that are high in potassium are squash, avocados, cooked broccoli, and beans.
You can eat vegetables in many ways such as a salad, side dish, or a meal on the go. Don’t have time to make a whole meal? Make a veggie wrap. All you need is lettuce, peppers, avocado, shredded carrots, and black beans. Take all your ingredients accept your lettuce and cut them up. You can add seasoning such as cilantro, garlic, and black pepper. Wrap the ingredients in the lettuce and viola! A tasty meal with little to no fat and even less effort.
1.Avacados
2.Kale
3.Spinach
4.Peppers
5.Carrots
6.Broccoli
7.Garlic
8.Beans
9.Sweet Potatoes
10. Beets
11.Cucumbers
12.Squash
13.Beans
14.Brussel Sprouts
15. Kohlrabi
16.Artichoke
17.Lettuce
18. Olives
Protein
Protein is the most important part of your diet. It helps with several functions of the body such as maintaining the strength of bones and muscles, repairing tissue, red blood cell production, and digestion. If you are having problems with your bones, cartilage, or skin, try adding more protein to your diet. Foods that are rich in protein are much needed to build and repair your body. Protein also provides oxygen to your cells. Red blood cells consist of a protein compound that is needed to deliver oxygen throughout your body. If you are having problems with digestion, protein can help with this as well. However try to stay away from red and processed meats. These are harder for your body to digest which will contribute to the problem
1.Chicken
2.Salmon
3.Sardines
4.Turkey
5.Tuna
6.Shrimp
7.Almonds
8.Cashews
9.Tofu
Dairy
Dairy products are also a great source of protein. Most diary products are high in Vitamin D which is a key nutrient for maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Yogurt is a great diary product packed with nutrients that are beneficial to you. Eating yogurt can help with digestion, weight loss, and even ph balance. If you are lactose and tolerant, try non diary products that are also beneficial and delicious.
1.Yogurt
2.Coconut Milk
3.Almond Milk
4.Cheddar Cheese
5.Cottage Cheese
6.Eggs
7.Vitamin D Milk
Refrigerator and Pantry Essentials
Here are a list of pantry and refrigerator essentials that you should keep in stock. Having these items on hand will boost the flavor in your meals.
1.Olive oil
2. Sesame Seed Oil
3.Hot Sauce
4. Worcestershire Sauce
5.Soy Sauce
6.Thyme
7.Bay leaves
8.Cayenne Pepper
9.Crushed red Peeper
10.chile Powder
11.Oregano
12.Cilantro
13.Rosemary
14.Sesame Seeds
15.Ground Cinnamon
16.Curry powder
17.Ground Ginger
18.Ground Cumin
19.Paprika
20.Unsalted Butter
