Best 15 Healthy Foods

Best 15 Healthy Foods

“It seems like every day we wake up to a new ‘superfood’ that will change your life,” observes a health enthusiast.. With the abundance of information available, how do you know what’s actually good for you? Here are the Best foods you should be eating according to our experts:

Fish

“Eat plenty of fish, which are high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and smaller portions of red meat to reduce the risk of diseases like stroke, heart disease, and cancer,” advises Bod Canter, professor of surgery at UC Davis Division of Surgical Oncology.

 

 

Broccoli or any of the cruciferous vegetables

“These foods are rich in nutrients including glucosinolates, which are key in detoxification processes.”Alex Nella, a pediatric registered dietitian, recommends serving these raw or quickly steaming them for five to ten minutes.”

 

 

Beets

“No matter which color—red, yellow, or golden—or which part—root or greens—they contain a wonderful variety of protective carotenoids. Hence, these vegetables are a nutritional powerhouse worth including in your diet.”Alex Nella, a pediatric registered dietitian, suggests that their dietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide and improve endurance exercise.”

 

 

Spinach and other leafy green vegetables

“These are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin: nutrients that can help protect against macular degeneration”-Jeffrey Caspar, professor of opthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center.

 

 

Kale

“It’s a green leafy veggie that i love chopped in salad or cooked with onion and garlic. It is nutrient dense, has lots of antioxidants and can help lower cholesterol’.-Brandee Waite, director of the UC Davis Sports Medicine fellowship

 

 

Peanut Butter

“My favorite food is peanut butter. It has protein, carbs, and sugars. It’s great recovery food, and my kids love it!” shares Brian Davis, clinical professor at the UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

 

 

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Almonds

“Almonds have a lot of vitamin E, which protects against macular degeneration as well as cataracts. I recommend eating just a handful a day”.- Jeffrey Caspar, professor of opthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center.

 

 

Mangos

“They are low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins A and C. Plus, all my kids like them, so it is something we can all agree on” Bod Canter, professor of surgery at UC Davis Division of Surgical Oncology.

 

 

Blueberries

“Blueberries are excellent frozen because they will cool down your oatmeal with bonus fiber and antioxidants. “They contain resveratrol, like red wine without the alcohol, hangover, or extra calories,” explains Alex Nella, pediatric registered dietitian.

 

 

Mediterranean Diet

“We know that physical fitness helps your mental health so in general, eat throughout the day and don’t miss meals or depend on snacks too much.

 

 

“Ideally, eat a Mediterranean-style diet with lean meat and lots of vegetables, ensuring you keep your weight within a healthy range,” advises Peter Yellowlees, professor of general psychiatry and chief wellness officer at UC Davis Health.

Chocolate

“There is nothing wrong with an occasional dietary reward, which is why chocolate is so often thought of as a ‘health food’ as long as you don’t get into the habit of comfort eating!”- Peter Yellowlees, “The general psychiatry professor and chief wellness officer at UC Davis Health.”

 

 

Quinoa

“It is a tasty grain you can cook in savory or sweet dishes,” comments a culinary enthusiast. Furthermore, its versatility makes it a popular choice in many culinary traditions around the world. It is high in fiber and protein and has a low glycemic index compared to some other cards”,- Brandee waite direcrtor if the UC Davis Sports Medicine fellowship.

 

 

 

Legumes

“Legumes such as chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are a great healthy snack item that can actually provide a lot of flavor depending on how you prepare them.

 

 

Using the hummus as simply a healthy dip or to add a flavor profile to any wrap or sandwich instead of a mayonnaise-based spread can result in a healthy savory meal”- Santana Diaz, UC Davis Health executive chef.

Pickled vegetables

“Pickling vegetables like cucumbers is pretty traditional but stepping out of the box and pickling carrots can be different and tasty! Spicing up your snack world with some chipotle-pickled carrots in another way to provide a flavorful profile to a vegetable that can get boring from time to time”, -Santana Diaz, UC Davis Health executive chef.

 

 

Check out Diaz’s recipe for chipotle pickled carrots

Chocolate milk

“It’s the greatest recovery drink”, – Brian Davis, clinical professor of the UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

 

 

 

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