9. Lean meats and poultry
Lean meat provides essential proteins that have a lower fat and calorie content compared to non-lean meats. Poultry provide important vitamins like vitamins B3 and vitamins B6, as well as trace minerals like selenium and choline. Choline helps with proper nerve function. If you are following a low fat and low calorie diet, lean meats and poultry are a good option for you.
Among the most nutrient-dense lean meats and poultry are:
- Beef, grass-fed
- Chicken, pasture-raised
- Lamb
- Turkey, pasture-raised
- Venison
10. Healthy drinks
Besides quenching thirst, drinks can also make part of a healthy diet. Incorporate drinks that offer the most nutritional and health benefits in your diet.
Three of the most nutritious drinks you can use are:
- Green tea – rich in polyphenols and catechins that fight various cancers and help your heart function properly.
- Soy sauce – a great antioxidant that is rich in many essential minerals and vitamins.
- Water – keeps you hydrated and brings a host of health benefits, including preventing kidney damage.
Of course, there are many other health-promoting foods like olive oil (extra virgin) that did not make it on this list. If you know other nutrient-dense foods that make a wonderful, healthy diet, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments. Let us know about them so we can all enjoy the great and natural tastes of those foods too.
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