Top Healthy Foods You Should be Eating Regularly
- fitnessbyeddy
- Apr 1, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 5, 2019
“The big-three types of foods that can make up most any diet are lean proteins, healthy fats and vegetables,”
The Mediterranean diet is rich in leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, dandelion greens), they’re full of important vitamins and minerals like vitamins C, A and K, as well as iron.
Avocado fits the bill, as it’s rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) that are associated with cardiovascular health. Plus, it’s a surprisingly rich source of GI-friendly fiber. One half of the fruit packs nearly seven grams.
Salmon is one of the top sources of omega-3’s, fatty acids that benefit the heart by slowing accumulation of plaque that gums up arteries and better lipid profiles and blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. The AHA recommends consuming two fatty-fish meals per week.
People who regularly consume nuts are less likely to gain weight over a five-year period or be overweight or obese, according to a study in the European Journal of Nutrition. Walnuts are particularly special because they contain a type of omega-3 called alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). They’re also a good way to eat more fiber and are rich in magnesium, which plays a key role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
Olive oil is an important staple in some of the top-ranked diets including DASH and the Mediterranean diet. Incorporating it in your diet as one of your go-to healthy fats pays off: Research shows people who do so may lose weight and reduce belly fat.
As a source of natural sugar, people remain weary that eating berries may cause weight gain. The reality is that, in moderation, fruit — especially berries — can add a source of satisfying, subtle sweetness to any eating plan. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries are rich in disease-fighting polyphenols and are lower-carb.
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