I received a tweet the other day asking what are good healthy foods to eat. I soon realized this question could be answered better in an article than a short tweet back. There were a lot of ways to think about what makes a food important and good to have at all times. Fulfilling our nutrient requirements came to my mind first. So, a food that has a large variety of nutrients will rank higher than a food containing only a few nutrients. Then, I thought about which nutrients are the most important. For a healthy diet, you will always want fiber, omega fatty acids, and vitamins. My final criteria was taste. To stick to healthy eating habits you have to enjoy your food. Here are some healthy foods to eat each day if you choose:

Can of Tuna
Tuna is a great food to have at all times in the pantry. Tuna is packed with lots of protein with a low fat content. This food is great for muscle development. Tuna in a can doesn’t contain the concentration of omega fatty acids like fresh tuna does. Another great thing about canned tuna is that it’s cheap.

Whole Wheat Anything
If you haven’t switched from white bread and pastas to wheat, you need to now. The whole wheat carbohydrates keep your insulin levels more stable than white, starchy carbs. Your insulin levels will determine how much food is processed into fat cells. So, this can play a major role in fat loss. Just by switching from white bread to wheat bread, you will notice a difference. Read the rest of this entry »