100 Best Foods

Strawberries

Strawberries are flavorful, affordable and readily available during warm weather months. While frozen strawberries and preserved jams make it possible to enjoy strawberry flavor year round.

Strawberries are a low-calorie way to satisfy a sweet tooth and make great additions to yogurt, smoothies, cereal and even salads.

Strawberries are a good source of beta-carotene, manganese, folic acid, potassium and vitamins C and K. One cup of sliced strawberries contains approximately 50 calories.

Try these strawberry recipes:
Sensational Strawberry Sorbet
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Strawberry Apricot Crumble
Strawberry Pistachio Tart
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Aqua Fresca
Berry Lime Popsicles

Millet is a gluten free, low allergenic and easily digestible grain that is a staple in Africa. Raw millet looks like birdseed, but cooks up light and fluffy and has a mild taste that combines well with herbs, beans and vegetables.

Millet is a versatile grain that works as a hot breakfast cereal, cold salad or warm side dish. Millet also makes an excellent stuffing base for squash and peppers.

Millet is a good source of fiber, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorous and vitamin B3. Once cup of cooked millet contains approximately 200 calories.

Try this millet recipes:
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Millet with Onion & Parsley
Millet with Sweet Corn and Avocado
Millet Stir Fry
Millet Breakfast Porridge

Potatoes

Potatoes are versatile, readily available, inexpensive and filling. Potatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors and can be baked, boiled and roasted.

While potatoes aren’t unreasonably high in calories, common additions such as butter, cream, mayonnaise and cheese add significant calories and saturated fats. Substituting olive oil for butter and relying on herbs to add flavor results in healthy potato dishes that are still satisfying.

Potatoes are a good source of potassium, folic acid and vitamins B3 and C. One large potato contains approximately 250 calories.

Try these potato recipes:
Roasted New Potatoes
Mediterranean Potato Salad
Potato Leek Soup
New Potato and Pea Salad
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Greek Yogurt

Figs

Figs are intensely sweet and therefore commonly used in desserts. Figs make a great addition to baked goods and pair especially well with chocolate and nuts.

However, figs also work well in savory dishes, including salads, rice & grain dishes, cheese plates and even pizzas.

Fresh figs are in season in fall, while dried figs are available year round.

Figs are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene and vitamin C. One medium fig contains approximately 40 calories.

Try these fig recipes:
Spicy Fig Orange Jam
Fig Almond & Banana Smoothie
Cinnamon Walnut Fig Waffles
Banana Bread with Figs & Walnuts
Roasted Fig & Ricotta Crostini
Fig and Feta Salad
Fig & Arugula Salad

Cashews

Like most nuts cashews are packed with nutrients, but also high in calories. Fortunately, it only takes a small amount of cashews to add satisfying crunch and flavor to a salad or stir fry.

Cashews can be blended to make a nut butter, spread or dip or added to a smoothie for a rich and creamy treat.

Cashews are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and folic acid. One ounce of raw cashews (about 18 nuts) contains approximately 160 calories.

Try these cashew recipes:
Raw Cashew Cheese
Apple Spinach Salad
Cashew Vegetable Curry
Stir Fried Vegetables with Toasted Cashews
Broccoli with Toasted Cashews
Banana Cashew Smoothie
Homemade Oatmeal with Cashews & Honey