Healthy Food List For Healthy Eating

We have prepared a healthy food list of the most nutritious and affordable foods available from each section of your grocery store, to help you pick healthy foods for your family. We are what we eat! Healthy food choices are essential in preventing diseases, giving us the right energy, maintaining our weight and for overall wellbeing. Choosing nutritious foods is a lifetime health investment for you and your family.

Choosing Healthy Foods

So what do we need to keep in mind when creating our personal healthy food list? Look for wholesome, nutrient rich foods are readily available in your local region. Organically grown products are a more nutritious option since they have not been pumped with chemicals.

Wholegrain foods are a healthier choice than processed varieties. Choose brown rice, brown pastas, and wholegrain breads.
Choose fruits and vegetables that are colorful and packed with essential nutrients.
When selecting meats, try to pick a lean cut and skinless pieces of chicken and turkey.
Skim milk and low fat dairy products are an ideal way to obtain dairy proteins without the fats.
Use herbs and spices to add flavor to your meal rather than commercial sauces that contain high amounts of sodium.
Cook with liquid oils such as olive oil.
Drink water, vegetable and fruit juices and teas rather than sodas and coffees.
Choose affordable fresh foods that are available in your local area.

Last but not least, if purchasing prepackaged or semi-prepared foods, always review the nutritional information for hidden ingredients such as empty calories.

Top 10 Healthy Foods In Your Grocery Store Aisles

Based on the pointers above, here is a healthy food list of the top 10 foods from each section of the grocery store! You can create healthy recipes using a combination of the foods listed and modify the list to suit your family.

Grocery Section	Top 10 Foods
Vegetables	Artichokes, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Peppers (red, yellow and green), Purple Cabbage, Spinach and Zucchini
Fruits	Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Berries, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Oranges and other citrus fruits, Pineapple, Prunes, Watermelon
Grains and Nuts	Almonds, Barley, Brown Rice, Pumpkin Seeds, Rye, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Wheat germ, Whole Wheat
Beans and Legumes	Black beans, Garbanzo beans, Kidney Beans, Lentils, Miso beans, Peanuts, Pinto Beans, Rye, Soy beans, Tofu
Meats, Poultry and Seafood	Beef (lean), Chicken, Cod, Lamb, Halibut, Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Turkey, Venison

For healthy eating, combine foods from your healthy food list to include all the food groups that provide a good balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and essential vitamins and nutrients. The more colors you have on your plate, the better chance there is of getting a variety of nutrients. And finally, do not overcook your foods since the heat kills essential vitamins.

Foods That Help With Weight Loss

There are some healthy foods that provide exceptional value for weight management. These foods are packed with protein, or have a low glycemic load, leaving you feeling full for longer.

Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Due to their versatility and high protein content, eggs can help with weight loss, as they can quickly be added to a meal and leave you feeling full on fewer calories. An egg a day will provide you with the benefits without significantly affecting your cholesterol levels.

Oats are high in soluble fibre and have a low glycemic load. Oats are the ideal breakfast food and a satisfying way to start the day. Oats are healthy as they reduce the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL)and promote digestive health.

Beans are high in protein and soluble fibre, as well as being low in fat. Beans contain magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium and are a good low GL carbohydrate choice. Beans can easily be used in meals to cut down or replace the meat content. Baked beans at breakfast or lunch with toast or a wrap is a filling choice when you are trying to lose weight

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