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!

Potatoes

Potatoes are versatile, readily available, inexpensive and filling. Potatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes and … more

Strawberries

Strawberries are flavorful, affordable and readily available during warm weather months. While frozen strawberries 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

Bell Peppers

Roasted Bell Pepper Spread Rainbow Vegetable Skewers … more

Almonds

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

Banana

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

Cabbage

Not only is cabbage a nutrition powerhouse, it's also inexpensive, stores well and is delicious raw, cooked and … more

Figs

Figs are intensely sweet and therefore commonly used in desserts. Figs make a great addition to baked goods and pair … more

Blackberries

Blackberries are a flavorful, warm season berry. Ripe berries are fragile and perishable and should be enjoyed soon … more

Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

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

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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