Take stock! Are your meals nourishing? Healthy? Above all, balanced? It should, Healthline advises, have fresh produce, proteins, unprocessed ingredients and some of these 9 foods.
A valuable protein & source of omega-3s for heart health, says Harvard Medical School. The richest omega-3 options: Salmon, tuna, mackerel, trout, herring, sardines, anchovies.
The plant-based protein, with many nutrients, is a smart choice for any plate, as per Mayo Clinic. Each variety offers a unique mix of nutrition. All are low in fat & rich in fibre.
The calcium in these vital dairy items support bones and teeth, according to the American Diabetes Association. They provide a solid dose of vitamin D.
Spinach, kale, collards, mustard, Swiss chard, other dark leaves must be added to your meals says Harvard Medical School. Why? For: Vitamins A, C, calcium and other beneficial plant compounds.
Loaded with fibre, magnesium, vitamin E, protective plant compounds, confirms Healthline. They may aid in managing body weight and benefit digestive health too.
American Diabetes Association says berries are a smart pick for diabetics; contain fibre, potassium, manganese, vitamins C and K. Their natural sweetness curbs sugar cravings eliminating added sweeteners.
According to Mayo Clinic, whole grains like brown rice, oats, corn, that contain their bran and germ are valuable. Wheat germ, in particular, offers rich thiamine and also folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium.
Says Medical News Today, sweet potatoes are rich in roughage and supply essential nutrients like beta-carotene (vitamin A), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), potassium.