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!

Broccoli

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

Asparagus

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

Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

Cantaloupes and honey dew, like all melons, are a warm season fruit that is refreshing, flavorful and satisfying. … more

Avocado

Although avocadoes are a seasonal, warm weather fruit, many grocery markets import avocadoes year round. In fact, … more

Cashews

Like most nuts cashews are packed with nutrients, but also high in calories. Fortunately, it only takes a small amount … more

Pistachios

Pistachio nuts have a fun green color, rich texture and slightly sweet flavor. Pistachios nuts are traditionally used in … more

Flaxseed

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

Apple

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

Apricot

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

Potatoes

Potatoes are versatile, readily available, inexpensive and filling. Potatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes and … 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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The Best Foods to Eat at Every Age

Specific nutritional needs and associated food recommendations by decade for ages 20s to 60s and beyond. For example individuals in their 20s should focus on getting plenty of calcium an vitamin D to build bone mass, while individuals in their 60s should focus on consuming adequate lean protein to maintain muscle mass.

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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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