8 Most Nutritious And Healthy Foods In The World

Everything great starts from small actions. No matter how big a building is, its cornerstones are the most important part of it. One of the cornerstones for a person’s life is what he or she eats. Nutrition has much bigger impact on our lives than we might even realize. Poor nutrition can strengthen the feelings of depression and and drain all our energy, while a good, all-around nutrition gives us all the tools we need to lead a strong and healthy life. Here’s 8 of the world’s highest nutrient foods that are great additions to any diet. 

1. Dark Chocolate

 

Ancient Mayans referred cacao as “the food of gods”. And not for just any reason; raw cacao has the highest antioxidant levels of all foods on the world. Cacao also releases serotonin in our brains, which is a hormone that makes us feel “in love”. It is studied that because of the healthy flavonoids in it, few pieces of dark chocolate increases our blood circulation for up to three hours, which is equivalent to amount of a short jog. Dark chocolate is something that a healthy and well-balanced diet should definitely include.

 

2. Honey

 

With all the artificial sweeteners availabe this day, this healthy and natural liquid gold has been almost forgotten. Rich in antioxidants, it is said to protect against cancer, bacteria and increase athletic performance. The most interesting fact about honey however is kind of surprising. There is an island called Ikeria near Greece, where people live longer than anywhere in the world. And the island is famous for its honey. Coincidence? I think not.

 

3. Walnuts

 

Filled with protein, these hard-to-crack nuts are also a source of precious omega-3 fatty acids. They improve our circulatory system and because of their anti-inflammatory nutrients they are great at supporting weight loss. Walnuts are basically healthy meat and on top of that they taste really good. Whether you’re out to buy a nutcracker or just decide to buy the already processed ones, Walnuts are an amazing addition to achieve that healthy diet that energizes you and keeps you out there creating great things.

 

4. Spinach

 

Spinach is the most nutritious vegetable in the world, packed with vitamin, K, A, C, B2, B1 E, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Fiber. On top of that, it tastes good. The myth that Spinach (or any vegetable or that matter) loses their nutrition value when cooked is false. Regular Spinach is actually suggested to be cooked, while Baby Spinach is okay to be eaten raw. When making a salad, consider having Spinach in the recipe.

 

5. Carrots

 

Especially rich in Vitamin A, which is proven to improve eyesight, this orange root vegetabe also comes with nutrition value of vitamin K, C, fibers and also antioxidants. Carrots improve skin health by detoxifying the liver and also improve dental health when chewed by stimulating saliva production. It’s a nutrition powerhouse of root vegetables and thus earns its place in the most nutritious foods of the world.

 

6. Apples

 

Apple a day will keep the doctor away. Apple is generally very underrated fruit when it comes to nutrition values, because it’s such a common fruit. But of nutritious fruits, it’s actually in the top game. Apple contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K. It’s heathy for your heart and benefits overall health against many illnesses. It’s full of good things in such a small package, and that’s why it’s an invaluable addition to any diet.

 

7. Blueberries

 

Berries of all kinds are among the healthiest and most nutritious foods of the world, and among them one rises above the rest; Blueberries. These beautiful blue gems of the northern hemisphere forests contain many antioxidants and ward off diseases and cancer. One interesting fact is that berries in general are the perfect food when it comes to human digestive system. It’s like the two were made for together. Maybe mother nature is trying to hint something? Either way, you’ll definitely be better off after eating a bowl of blueberries than you were before it.

 

8. Broccoli

 

Blessed with a funny name, this vegetable’s nutrition value is no laughing matter. On nutrition values of green vegetables, it’s right up there with Spinach. Suprisingly, it’s very rich in Vitamin C, which boosts our immunity system and makes us feel more energized. On top of that, it has Vitamin A, B3, B5, folic acid and iron. It also has high calcium content which helps to build and strengthen bones.

 

Healthy diet is an investment in yourself.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to take a serious look at your plate. Is there something you know is gonna help you achieve great things today or is there something to just fill the empty space? A building will be weak if built from weak materials, and strong if built from stable and strong materials. It’s not that much different for humans.