The foods that are described in this article are the healthiest foods you can eat. After you read this, you will know what foods your body needs.
Healthy Fruits
* Apricots are very healthy because of the beta-carotene they contain. This is a nutrient that stops free radicals from damaging your body and keeps your eyes healthy. One apricot has 17 calories, contains no fat, and has 1 gram of fiber. Apricots can be eaten when soft or dried.
* Mangos in an average pack have up to 57mg of Vitamin C, which enough for a whole day. Mangos contain antioxidants that help your immune system stay healthy and prevent arthritis.
* Cantaloupes have 117mg of Vitamin C which, is two times what you need every day. One half of a melon has 853mg of potassium, which is two times as much as a banana. It helps to reduce blood pressure. A half a melon only has 97 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of fiber.
* Tomatoes reduces your risk of developing several types of cancer including stomach, bladder, and colon cancer, even if you eat one a day. There are 26 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 1 gram of fiber in a tomato.
Vegetables
* Onions will help you avoid developing cancer. Once cup of onions has 61 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 3 grams of fiber.
* Broccoli is known for protecting people from developing breast cancer and is full of Vitamin C and beta-carotene as well. A cup of broccoli has 23 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 3 grams of fiber.
* Spinach has carotenoids in it that helps you avoid macular degeneration that can lead to blindness in the elderly. A cup of spinach has 7 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 1 gram of fiber.
Grains, Beans and Nuts
* Peanuts and a variety of other nuts reduce your chances of developing heart disease by up to 20%. An ounce of nuts contains 166 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 2 grams of fiber.
* Pinto beans contain up to 25% of the folate your body needs in just a half a cup. One half cup of these beans has 103 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 6 grams of fiber.
* Skim milk is another of the healthiest foods because it has Vitamin B2, which helps your vision and Vitamin A to reduce allergies. Skim milk also contains calcium and Vitamin D. One cup has 86 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of fiber.
Seafood
* Seafood like salmon, mackeral and tuna contain a lot of omega 3 fatty acids which helps lower your risk of developing cardiac disease. Just 3 ounces of salmon contains 127 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 0 grams of fiber.
* Crab has a lot of Vitamin B12 and zinc, which improves your immunity. A 3 -unce serving of crab contains 84 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 0 grams of fiber.
