Top 15 Healthy Foods You Should be Eating

It seems like every day we wake up to a new "Superfood" that will Change your Life. With the Abundance of Information Available, How do you know what's Actually good for you? Here are the top 7 Foods you should be Eating According to our experts:

1. Fish

“Eat plenty of fish, which are high in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, and smaller portions of red meat to reduce your risk of diseases like stroke, heart disease and cancer." – Bob Canter, professor of surgery at UC Davis Division of Surgical Oncology

2. Broccoli or any of the cruciferous vegetables

“These foods are rich in nutrients including glucosinolates, which are key in detoxification processes. These are best served raw or quick-steamed for five to ten minutes.” – Alex Nella, pediatric registered dietitian

3. Beets

“No Matter which Color – Red, Yellow, Golden – or which part – Root or Greens – they Contain a Wonderful variety of protective Carotenoids. Evidence Suggests their dietary Nitrates can be converted to Nitric Oxide and Improve Endurance Exercise." – Alex Nella, pediatric registered dietitian

4. Spinach and other leafy green vegetables

"These are Loaded with Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Supplements that can help Safeguard Against macular Degeneration." - Jeffrey Caspar, Teacher of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center

5. Kale

"It's a green verdant veggie that I love hacked in salad or cooked with onion and garlic. It is supplement thick, has bunches of cell reinforcements and can assist with bringing down cholesterol." - Brandee Waite, overseer of the UC Davis Sports Medication association

6. Peanut butter

“My favorite food is peanut butter. It has protein, carbs and sugars. It’s a great recovery food and my kids love it!” – Brian Davis, Clinical Professor of the UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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7. Almonds

“Almonds have a Lot of Vitamin E, Which protects against macular Degeneration as well as Cataracts. I recommend Eating just a Handful a Day.” – Jeffrey Caspar, Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center