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Nutrient dense foods

Nutrient dense foods are essentially foods that contain large qualities of many nutrients without containing too many calories. Nutrients include vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, fatty acids and healthy fats. Because of busy lifestyles and hoards of processed, convenience food in grocery stores today, many people prefer taking supplements as an alternative. In fact, some nutrient dense foods are more affordable than both supplements and convenience food, and including them as part of your diet can save you money and maybe even save your life.

A steady daily diet of nutrient-rich foods can prevent an encyclopaedia of diseases and conditions. It can reduce symptoms of diabetes, stomach problems, cancer, skin irritations, poor vision, low bone density, tooth decay, hair loss, weak muscles and many more. These nutrient dense foods can also improve your energy level, increase stamina and increase posture.

Foods that contain the most nutrients are:

Kale

Kale tops the list because it contains fibre, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. This leafy vegetable also has vitamin K, which has antioxidant properties and is known to fight cancer in patients. Eat is in a salad or alone but do not consume it in large amounts because it might cause a potentially dangerous reaction if you’re on prescription medication.

Collard greens

Collard greens are also a great source of nutrients without consuming many calories. Many physicians attest to their ability to lower cholesterol and improve digestion. The collard green family consists of Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage.

Beans

Beans can be easily incorporated into your every day diet. They are rich sources of protein, fibre, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and manganese.

Greek yoghurt

Greek yoghurt makes a wonderful snack and ingredient in many meals. It contains probiotics which stimulates the growth of good bacteria in your stomach to keep your digestive system healthy. There is also plenty of calcium and protein which is crucial to maintain strong bones and teeth.

Nuts

Nuts are popularly sources of good fats but that’s not all they good for. They are loaded with protein and fats that help you to develop muscle, regulate diabetes, rev up your metabolic process and puts you at less risk of suffering from heart disease.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are some of the best tasting nutrient dense foods you can eat. Even though they are sweet to the taste, their caloric amount is low and contains zero cholesterol. Other nutrients are vitamin A and potassium for good vision and a healthy heart.

Mushroom

Mushrooms are full of selenium and vitamin D. They also provide copper and potassium which helps to regulate red blood cells, the nervous system and heart function. It can easily be consumed as part of a salad, stir fry or as part of a main meal.

Other nutrients dense foods include pineapples, strawberries, pistachios and sunflower seeds. You can eat most of these foods on their own but one of the best ways to enjoy them is to browse the internet for tasty recipes where they’re used as ingredients.

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