World's Healthiest Foods

Ever wonder what the world’s healthiest foods are? Random thought, I know. But, I discovered a list of the world’s healthiest foods while perusing through the internet. The list of foods is provided by the George Matelijan Foundation for the World’s Healthiest Foods. This foundation is a non-for-profit organization made to share scientifically proven information in order to help people understand the benefits of healthier eating.

Vegetables	Seafood	Fruits	Nuts & Seeds	Beans & Legumes
·       Asparagus ·       Avocados ·       Beet greens ·       Beets ·       Bell peppers ·       Bok Choy ·       Broccoli ·       Brussel sprouts ·       Cabbage ·       Carrots ·       Cauliflower ·       Celery ·       Collard Greens ·       Corn ·       Cucumbers ·       Eggplant ·       Fennel ·       Garlic ·       Green Beans ·       Green Peas ·       Kale ·       Mushrooms, crimini ·       Mushrooms, shiitake ·       Mustard greens ·       Olive oil, extra virgin ·       Olives ·       Onions ·       Potatoes ·       Romaine lettuce ·       Sea Vegetables ·       Spinach ·       Squash summer and winter ·       Sweet potatoes ·       Swiss chard ·       Tomatoes ·       Turnip greens	·       Cod ·       Salmon ·       Sardines ·       Scallops ·       Shrimp ·       Tuna	·       Apples ·       Apricots ·       Bananas ·       Blueberries ·       Cantaloupe ·       Cranberries ·       Figs ·       Grapefruit ·       Grapes ·       Kiwifruit ·       Lemon/Lime ·       Oranges ·       Papaya ·       Pears ·       Pineapple ·       Plums ·       Prunes ·       Raspberries ·       Strawberries ·       Watermelon	·       Almonds ·       Cashews ·       Flaxseeds ·       Peanuts ·       Pumpkin seeds ·       Sesame seeds ·       Sunflower seeds ·       Walnuts	·       Black Beans ·       Dried peas ·       Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) ·       Kidney beans ·       Lentils ·       Lima beans ·       Miso ·       Navy beans ·       Pinto beans ·       Soy Sauce ·       Soybeans ·       Tempeh ·       Tofu

Grains	Eggs & Dairy	Herbs & Spices	Poultry & Meats
·       Barley ·       Brow n rice ·       Buckwheat ·       Millet ·       Oats ·       Quinoa ·       Rye ·       Whole Wheat	·       Cheese, grass fed ·       Cow’s milk, grass-fed ·       Eggs, pasture-raised ·       Yogurt, grass fed	·       Basil ·       Black pepper ·       Chili pepper, dried ·       Cilantro & Coriander seeds ·       Cinnamon, ground ·       Cloves ·       Cumin seeds ·       Dill ·       Ginger ·       Mustard seeds ·       Oregano ·       Parsley ·       Peppermint ·       Rosemary ·       Sage ·       Thyme ·       Turmeric	·       Beef, grass-fed ·       Chicken, pasture-raised ·       Lamb, grass-fed ·       Turkey, pasture raised

The source for both of these tables: http://whfoods.org/foodstoc.php

According to the George Matelijan Foundation for the World’s Healthiest Foods website, the list provided above was created using the following criteria. First, the foods must be considered nutrient dense. In other words, the foods listed above contain more of the essential nutrients than calories. Second, the foods are considered whole foods, containing rich nutrients that are not synthetically made or highly processed. Third, the foods listed are foods that everyone is familiar with. Therefore, they are easy to find and purchase. The other criterion that was used to create this list of healthy foods is that they are available all around the world, easy to afford, and taste good. Therefore, if you are reading through this list, and do not find a food that you like click on this link: http://whfoods.org/foodstoc.php and see why your favorite food was not included in this list.

I recommend this website to anyone looking for information regarding healthy eating. Being a non-for-profit, the information provided is based off of an honest, independent perspective looking to provide the public with the truth. Originally, I came upon this website while researching about GMO. Recently, I have read about the negative effects that GMO has on food. However, I was unfamiliar with the whole concept and wanted to read more from a reliable source. For anyone unfamiliar with GMO, the abbreviation stands for genetically modified organism. In regards to food, GMO represents a food product that was altered at the gene level. The modern day genetic engineering allows for genes of an animal, plant, virus, etc to be inserted into a different organism to alter the physical characteristics of the organism. This type of process is often used to prolong the shelf life of tomatoes, for example. For more information on GMO follow this link: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=207 . It’s very interesting and will have you rethinking your grocery store choices.