| No matter what kind of shape you are in, it is | | | | grilled and not fried for better health and that you |
| important that you try to follow a healthy, | | | | don't add any sauces or other things that do not |
| well-balanced diet as much as possible. Sure, there | | | | promote good health and weight loss. |
| are going to be times when this is just not | | | | 5. Turkey and Chicken - White meat poultry is |
| possible, and that's okay, as long as you are | | | | excellent for all types of diets, and loaded with |
| eating a healthy diet the majority of the time. If | | | | protein, as well as other vitamins and nutrients. |
| you want to indulge in a treat once in a while, this | | | | Turkey and chicken are also delicious, and there |
| should be no problem, even if you are trying to | | | | are all kinds of different ways to prepare them, |
| lose weight. And if you are on a weight loss diet, | | | | so you should never get bored with your diet. |
| you may find that the occasional unhealthy treat | | | | 6. Tomatoes - These are extremely healthy and |
| will help you to stick to your diet because you do | | | | there is so much that you can do with a tomato. |
| not feel so restricted. Okay, now that we are | | | | Tomatoes are excellent for fighting certain types |
| done talking about indulgences, let's get down to | | | | of cancer, and it is important to make sure that |
| the real nitty gritty and talk about health foods. | | | | you have tomatoes included in a few of your |
| Sure, you may like the sound of the junk food | | | | meals each week. Make spaghetti with |
| better, but there are many different healthy | | | | homemade tomato sauce for a healthy meal that |
| foods out there that do taste really good, and | | | | is also delicious and satisfying. |
| some even make you feel like you are indulging, | | | | 7. Garlic - Although not really a food per se, garlic |
| when really you are eating healthy. | | | | is something that many of us add to our food to |
| The 10 Healthiest Foods | | | | give it loads of flavor. Not only is it a great flavor |
| No matter if you are on a diet for weight loss or | | | | enhancer, garlic helps to fight heart disease and |
| just want to start eating right to stay healthy and | | | | certain cancers, and it helps to keep our blood thin |
| feel great, there are certain foods that you should | | | | and flowing through our bodies properly. |
| avoid most of the time, and certain foods that | | | | 8. Lean Red Meat - Meat is a great source of iron, |
| you want to make sure you get plenty of. These | | | | protein, and many vitamins, and is something that |
| are foods that are high in vitamins and other | | | | we should be getting in our diets daily. It is |
| nutrients but are not overly fatty and do not | | | | essential to make sure that you get the leanest |
| contain a lot of bad carbohydrates or cholesterol. | | | | cuts of meat possible, especially if you are on a |
| There are a number of delicious foods that are | | | | weight loss diet. |
| extremely healthy and promote weight loss, and | | | | 9. Broccoli - Not only does broccoli taste great |
| they taste great too. The 10 healthiest foods | | | | (especially with a little bit of cheese), it is |
| (including super foods) for everyone to include in | | | | extremely healthy. Broccoli is another food that |
| their diets include: | | | | helps to prevent cancer and many other diseases, |
| 1. Fruits - We all need to have vitamin C in our | | | | and it is loaded with antioxidants. You can enjoy |
| diets, and a great way to get it is by eating | | | | your broccoli steamed, boiled, baked, and even |
| delicious fruits. Some of the best fruits to have in | | | | grilled on the barbecue. |
| your diet that are loaded with vitamin C include | | | | 10. Cheese - This is something that is great for all |
| oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. Pineapples | | | | types of diets and it tastes really good, too. |
| are another great option, as well as peaches, | | | | Cheese is loaded with calcium, protein, and vitamin |
| pears, and papayas. | | | | D, and can be used to enhance the flavor of just |
| 2. Nuts - These are often thought of as not being | | | | about any meal. In fact, kids who won't eat |
| diet friendly, but there are all kinds of nuts that | | | | vegetables will often at least try them if there is |
| are great for diets and make delicious snack | | | | cheese on them. |
| options. Almonds are a good choice, because they | | | | In addition to these 10 healthiest foods, there are |
| help to keep blood sugars regulated. Walnuts and | | | | many other foods that you should be adding to |
| pecans are also good choices, as well as cashews, | | | | your diet, both for weight loss and for maintaining |
| but remember that cashews are high in calories. | | | | good health. A good idea is to discuss your diet |
| 3. Whole Grains - These are high in fiber and | | | | with a doctor or nutritionist, to make sure that |
| protein and are an excellent choice for those who | | | | you are making the best choices for your overall |
| are on vegetarian diets. Some of the whole grain | | | | good health. You may also be interested in adding |
| foods that you can add to your healthy diet | | | | protein supplements to your diet, especially if you |
| include pasta, cereals, and breads. | | | | are on a low-calorie restricted diet for weight loss |
| 4. Salmon - Fish is an excellent source of protein | | | | but want to make sure that you are still getting |
| and many other nutrients, and one of the best | | | | the proper nutrition. |
| choices is salmon. Make sure that it is baked or | | | | |