100 Best Foods

The best foods for the best you!

Welcome to 100 Best Foods. Here you'll learn about nutritious foods that are readily available, affordable, minimally processed, easy to prepare and, most importantly, delicious. Enjoy!

Asparagus

An abundance of fresh asparagus at local markets signals the arrival of spring! Asparagus is high in nutrients and … more

Barley

Barley is an ancient grain that makes an excellent base for hearty side dishes, soups and salads. One cup of cooked … more

Banana

Bananas are inexpensive, filling and available year round. Bananas are tasty on their own and make great additions to … more

Sprouts

Sprouts are beans, seeds or nuts that have been allowed to germinate until a green shoot emerges. Alfalfa and mung bean … more

Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas are said to bring good luck when eaten on New Year's Day, but they're a hearty and healthy food year … more

Beets

Beets, or more accurately beetroots, are nutritious, low calorie root vegetables that stores well and can be enjoyed … more

Flaxseed

Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a small, hard seed that is typically brown in color. When consumed whole, flaxseeds … more

Brown Rice

Brown rice is inexpensive, filling and versatile. Brown rice is processed to remove only the hull, while the bran and … more

Almonds

Like most nuts almonds are packed with nutrients, but also relatively high in fat and calories. For those who are … more

Bell Peppers

Roasted Bell Pepper Spread Rainbow Vegetable Skewers … more

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Featured Nutrient

Selenium

Selenium is a mineral that occurs naturally in soil and seawater. Most people easily obtain the recommended amount of selenium from food. The highest sources of dietary selenium are fish and meats, … read more

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9 Nutrients You’re Not Getting Enough Of

Identifies shortfall nutrients, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber, that most Americans don’t get enough of. Provides specific dietary recommendations to increase intake for each nutrient. As expected, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains are the way to go.

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A to Z

Almonds

Apple

Apricot

Asparagus

Avocado

Banana

Barley

Beets

Bell Peppers

Black-Eyed Peas

Blackberries

Brazil Nuts

Broccoli

Brown Rice

Cabbage

Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

Cashews

Figs

Flaxseed

Jicama

Millet

Okra

Oranges & Tangerines

Pine Nuts

Pistachios

Potatoes

Sprouts

Strawberries

Tofu

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