According to the website http://www.whfoods.com, in order for a certain food to be listed as the World’s Healthiest foods it has to meet the following criteria:
- The world’s healthiest foods are the most nutrient-dense.
- The world’s healthiest foods are whole foods.
- The world’s healthiest foods are familiar foods.
- The world’s healthiest foods are readily available
- The world’s healthiest foods are affordable
- The world’s healthiest foods taste good
Here is a partial list of foods listed:
Vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes
Seafood: cod, salmon, shrimp, tuna
Fruits: bananas, grapes, kiwifruit, papaya, pineapple, prunes, raisins, watermelon, strawberries
Beans & legumes: kidney beans, soybeans
Eggs & low-fat dairy: low-fat cheese, cow’s milk, yogurt
Poultry & lean meats: chicken, lamb
Nuts & seeds: peanuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds
Grains: barley, brown rice, corn, whole wheat
Spices & herbs: black pepper, dried chili pepper, ginger, parsley
Natural sweeteners: cane juice, honey
Other: green tea, water
Go to the site to check out the full list of the World’ Healthiest Foods.
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