Healthy Foods

These foods have been highly recommended by several nutrition sources and have been amalgamated for easy reference.

asparagus
beets
carrots
cucumber
broccoli
tomatoes
eggplant
beet greens
brussel sprouts
cauliflower
turnips
kale
radishes
cabbage
celery
spinach
romaine lettuce
pears
lima beans
nuts
papaya
onions
corn
potatoes
oranges
apricots
dwarf peas
apples
tangerines
bananas
sweet potatoes
lentils
grapefruit
avocado

 
strawberries
mangoes
grapes
melons
swiss chard
sprouts
berries
seaweed
garlic
free-range eggs
ginger
fish
parsley
bok choy
mustard greens
pumpkin seeds
flax seeds
alfalfa
artichokes
beans
coconut
cherries
cranberries
dates
peppers
rhubarb
figs
peaches
pineapple
pumpkin
yogurt
spirulina
prime cuts of beef
lamb
skinless chicken
dark breads
pretzels
plain popcorn
angel food cake

oats
brown or wild rice
whole grains

Foods to be Avoided
 

microwave popcorn refined sugars bleached refined flours aspartame
convenience food
*article on McDonald's
fatty cuts of meat processed meats whole milk
coconut, palm and palm kernel oil hard margarine potato chips large cake-like muffins
croissants flaky pastry ice-cream processed baking