Top 10 Healthy Foods For Summer

How healthy are we eating? Do you know what foods are better for you and why?

Here are top 10 healthy foods for summer or any other time in the year, why? Because they meet at least three of the following criteria:

Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene.

May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions.

Are low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories.

Are readily available.

  1. Almonds
  2. Apples
  3. Blueberries
  4. Broccoli
  5. Red Beans
  6. Salmon
  7. Spinach
  8. Sweet Potatoes
  9. Vegetable Juice
  10. Wheat Germ

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3 Responses to “Top 10 Healthy Foods For Summer ”

  • I can’t say for sure whether I have had wheat germ.. is that something you would add to say.. a smoothie?? I like smoothies!! lol! :)

  • Yay!! I’m eating most of those!!! Except the Salmon… we’re just not big fish fans… :(

  • You always make it sound a look so easy. Yup eating healthy and right that will come easy right .. LOL :)

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