My top 10 healthiest foods:

1. Chia Seeds

  • High level of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Excellent source of fiber (10g in only 2tbsp!)
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Regulate insulin levels
  • Gluten free!

Almonds

2. Raw Mixed Nuts (Soaked/Sprouted)

  • All-in-one food…protein, fat, carbs
  • Vitamin E (helps lower cardiovascular risk)
  • Omega-3 fatty acids (especially in walnuts)
  • Rich in L-Arginine (may help improve blood vessel function)
  • High in fiber

Some benefits of soaking nuts:

      • Breaks down gluten
      • Phytic acid is reduced
      • Eases digestion
      • Tannins are removed
      • Vitamin absorption increases

3. Quinoa

  • Contains all of the essential amino acids making it a complete protein
  • Gluten free, complex-carbohydrate source (quinoa is actually a seed… it is not a grain)
  • High level of manganese (antioxidant)
  • High level of magnesium
  • High in fiber

4. Black Rice

  • Contains the same antioxidants that are found in blueberries without the sugar!
  • Contains almost double the amount of fiber compared to brown rice
  • Helps lower cholesterol
  • Gluten free, complex-carbohydrate source

5. 100% Grass-Fed Buffalo Meat

    • Extremely lean source of protein (even lower calories, fat, and cholesterol than most fish and chicken!)
    • Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
    • High Iron content (especially great for women!)

6. Salmon (Alaskan WILD Caught)

  • High in Omega-3 fatty acids
  • High quality protein source
  • Contains selenium (helps with thyroid function)

Organic eggs

7. Organic Eggs

    • Pure source of protein
    • Omega-3 fatty acids (in the yolk)
    • Packed with vitamins (such as Vit. B, E, D…)
    • Biotin (great for hair, skin and nails!)
    • Also contain potassium, choline, folic acid…

8. Cauliflower

  • Loaded with antioxidants
  • Contains almost 4g of Fiber in just 1c!
  • High content of Vitamin K (helps reduce inflammation)
  • Tons of studies linking consumption of cauliflower (and other cruciferous veggies) to cancer prevention

9. Spinach

  • Huge amount of vitamin-A (helps with immunity)
  • Super antioxidant food
  • Contains flavonoids (anti-cancer properties)
  • High iron content

10. Water

(OK so I know this is not a “food”, but water is so important!). There are endless benefits to drinking water.)