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!

Tofu

Tofu is a soy bean product that has been a staple of Asian cuisine for centuries and often used in vegan and vegetarian … more

Banana

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

Almonds

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

Okra

Okra is an all around interesting vegetable with an unusual appearance, texture and taste. Traditionally, okra was … more

Barley

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

Apricot

Apricots are a seasonal stone fruit that arrives in grocery markets during the summer months. Apricots are a good … more

Sprouts

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

Beets

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

Apple

Most grocery markets carry several types of apples year round, including red, green and sometimes yellow varieties. Some … more

Broccoli

Broccoli is a versatile, readily available and long lasting enough to still be in good shape towards the end of your … more

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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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