6 Very Healthy
Foods You Should
be Eating
Most trendy diets share a list of off-
limit foods, which can range from
beans and dairy to whole grains
and sugar. However, there are some
foods considered so nutritious they
make practically any approved list.
Thinking in those terms can be
more helpful for reaching health
goals. “Thinking about what you
can’t have feels restrictive. But
shifting your perspective to what
you can add in is a healthier
mindset.
The big-three types of foods
that can make up most any diet are
lean proteins, healthy fats and
vegetables.
Here are six go-to foods
you’ll find on any approved list:
1. The Mediterranean diet is rich
in leafy greens (spinach, kale,
chard, dandelion greens) and for
good reason: Not only are they a
non-starchy veggie (ideal for very
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low-carb diets), but they’re full of
important vitamins and minerals
like vitamins C, A and K, as well as
iron.
Try them in a breakfast
skillet, smoothie or meal-worthy
salad.
2. Whether you’re on a high,
moderate or low-fat plan,
nutritionists advise honing in on
healthy fats. 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.
Try using it in everything
from chicken salad to sweet potato
toast and even brownies.
3. Salmon is one of the top sources
of omega-3’s, fatty acids that
benefit the heart by slowing
Regularly