Nutrient density is a measure of the amount of nutrients a food contains in comparison to the number of calories.
By eating the most nutrient dense foods, you will get all the essential nutrients that you need for excellent health, including vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, fiber and more for the least number of calories.
To help you get started, the following are a list of some of the Top Nutrient Dense Foods.
Spinach: The best food on the planet to prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, , thus ensuring a lifetime of good vision. Swiss Chard is another good choice,
Crimini Mushrooms are an excellent source of selenium, Vitamin B2, copper and , riboflavin (vitamin B2), antithetic acid (vitamin B5), copper, niacin (vitamin B3), potassium and phosphorous. One cup whole Crimini Mushrooms contain only 4 carbohydrates.
Broccoli: The best food on the planet to prevent cancer.
Tomatoes: Because they contain Lycopene, the red pigment is also found in pink grapefruit, watermelon, and some types of papaya. While I can't say for sure that these foods are identical to tomatoes, they are not; they still contain some.
Strawberries , are famous in the phytonutrient world as a rich source of phenols. The anthocyanins in strawberry not only provide its flush red colour, they also serve as potent antioxidants that have repeatedly been shown to help protect cell structures in the body and to prevent oxygen damage in all of the body's organ systems.
Red raspberries contain ellagic acid. and it is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of their antioxidant activity .
Blueberries: The best food on the planet to preserve a young brain as we mature.
Oranges are the most readily available source of vitamin C .Just one orange supplies 116.2% of the daily value for vitamin C-
Oats: oat bran, and oatmeal contain a specific type of fiber known a beta-glucan. A sure-fire way to lower you cholesterol.
Rye grain is a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body's use of glucose and insulin secretion.
Amaranth seeds are high in protein (15-18%) and contain respectable amounts of lysine and methionine, two essential amino acids that are not frequently found in grains. It is high in fiber and contains calcium , iron, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins A and C. The fiber content of amaranth is three times that of wheat and its iron content, five times more than wheat. It contains two times more calcium than milk. Cook it in milk for a delicious breakfast.
Beans & Legumes A great low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and an easy way to help control your weight and your blood sugar. Don't forget the lentils! They help lower cholesterol, they are of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal.
