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130 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of
Eating. Links to the articles about these foods can be found below.

Of course, there are many other nutritious foods other than those that
we have included on our list that we feel are wonderful,
health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as
fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by
all means enjoy them. Just because a food is not on our list doesn't
mean that we don't think that it can be included in a diet geared
towards the Healthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole,
natural, nutrient-rich food.

To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are not
included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select the World's
Healthiest Foods.

Vegetables

Asparagus

Avocados

Beets

Bell peppers

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Collard greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Fennel

Garlic

Green beans

Green peas

Kale

Leeks

Mushrooms, crimini

Mushrooms, shiitake

Mustard greens

Olives

Onions

Potatoes

Romaine lettuce

Sea vegetables

Spinach

Squash, summer

Squash, winter

Sweet potatoes

Swiss chard

Tomatoes

Turnip greens

Yams

Seafood

Cod

Halibut

Salmon

Sardines

Scallops

Shrimp

Tuna

Fruits

Apples

Apricots

Bananas

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Cranberries

Figs

Grapefruit

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Lemon/Limes

Oranges

Papaya

Pears

Pineapple

Plums

Prunes

Raisins

Raspberries

Strawberries

Watermelon

Eggs & Low-Fat Dairy

Cheese, low-fat

Eggs

Milk, 2%, cow's

Milk, goat

Yogurt

Beans & Legumes

Black beans

Dried peas

Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

Kidney beans

Lentils

Lima beans

Miso

Navy beans

Pinto beans

Soybeans

Tempeh

Tofu

Poultry & Lean Meats

Beef, lean organic

Calf's liver

Chicken

Lamb

Turkey

Venison

Nuts & Seeds

Almonds

Cashews

Flaxseeds

Olive oil, extra virgin

Peanuts

Pumpkin seeds

Sesame seeds

Sunflower seeds

Walnuts

Grains

Barley

Brown rice

Buckwheat

Corn

Millet

Oats

Quinoa

Rye

Spelt

Whole wheat

Spices & Herbs

Basil

Black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Chili pepper, dried

Cilantro/Coriander seeds

Cinnamon, ground

Cloves

Cumin seeds

Dill

Ginger

Mustard seeds

Oregano

Parsley

Peppermint

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

Turmeric

Natural Sweeteners

Blackstrap molasses

Cane juice

Honey

Maple syrup

Other

Green tea

Soy sauce (tamari)

Water

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FAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods

Criteria for The World's Healthiest Foods

Among the thousands of different foods our world provides, the
majority contain at least several of the nutrients our bodies need but
to be included as one of the World's Healthiest Foods they had to meet
the criteria listed below.

The criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your
favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list.
For example, Readers have asked why pomegranate, a very nutritious
food, is not included on our website. While pomegranates taste great
and are rich in vitamins and flavonoid phytonutrients, they are still
rather expensive which makes them not as widely available to many
people.

1. The World's Healthiest Foods are the Most Nutrient Dense

The World's Healthiest Foods have been selected because they are among
the richest sources of many of the essential nutrients needed for
optimal health. We used a concept called nutrient density to determine
which foods have the highest nutritional value.

Nutrient density is a measure of the amount of nutrients a food
contains in comparison to the number of calories. A food is more
nutrient dense when the level of nutrients is high in relationship to
the number of calories the food contains. By eating the World's
Healthiest Foods, you'll get all the essential nutrients that you need
for excellent health, including vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients,
essential fatty acids, fiber and more for the least number of
calories. Read more about Our Food and Recipe Rating System.

2. The World's Healthiest Foods are Whole Foods

The World's Healthiest Foods are also whole foods complete with all
their rich natural endowment of nutrients. They have not been highly
processed nor do they contain synthetic, artificial or irradiated
ingredients. And whenever possible, The Healthier Way of Eating
recommends purchasing "Organically Grown" foods, since they not only
promote your health, but also the health of our planet.

3. The World's Healthiest Foods are Familiar Foods

The World's Healthiest Foods are common "everyday" foods. These
include the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean
meats, fish, olive oil, herbs and spices that are familiar to most
people.

4. The World's Healthiest Foods are Readily Available

Although there are many foods that are exceptionally nutritious, many
of them are not readily available in different areas of the country.
The World's Healthiest Foods are foods that the majority people can
easily find at their local market.

5. The World's Healthiest Foods are Affordable

We have selected foods that are not only familiar and available, but
also affordable, especially if you purchase them locally and in
season. This is also the time when they are the freshest and of the
best quality.

6. The World's Healthiest Foods Taste Good

The World's Healthiest Foods are also some of the world's best tasting
foods. We have created recipes using the World's Healthiest Foods that
do not overpower, but enhance, the unique flavor of each food. Each
recipe provides a flavor adventure so you can discover new ways to
experience and enjoy the great natural tastes of these foods.

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