10 Healthy Foods to Eat

If you’re eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins, you may ahead of the nutrition curve. Even if you steer clear of the junk food and are at a healthy weight, there's still a chance you're making mistakes with your food choices without even realizing it. All foods are different and you might not be getting as many vitamins and nutrients as you believe. 

Here we provide details of the top 10 foods considered to be the most healthy, according to surveys and sources:

1. Mushrooms: Mushrooms are full of nutrients and a great alternative for meat in vegetarian dishes because of the complex flavour and firm texture. Additionally, mushrooms are the only plant source of vitamin D, a nutrient many of us are deficient in, and are also one of the only types of widely available produce that contain significant amounts of selenium which helps prevent cell damage. Some varieties are also thought to have immune-boosting and anti-cancer properties.
2. Apples: Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants, which fight free radicals. These are substances generated in the body which cause damaging changes. They are involved in the aging process and some diseases. Many researches have said that apples are a "miracle fruit."
3. Walnuts: Walnuts are a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower bad cholesterol and raise the good one. If you choose not to eat animal products which provide essential fats such as fish, walnuts are an excellent alternative. They contain antioxidants — which can help protect against free radical damage — as well as protein and fiber.
4. Salmon: Salmon is a fatty fish, and in this case, fatty is a good thing. Salmon is full of omega-4 acids, which among other things can keep your skin healthy and glowing and even give your mood a positive boost. 
5. Berries: All berries are a great source of fiber- a nutrient many of us are deficient in. Fiber helps keep your digestive system healthy and working properly and is good for your heart and your waistline. Raspberries, one of the best breakfast foods for weight loss) boasts the most fiber at 8 grams per cup—and also contain ellagic acid, a compound with anti-cancer properties. The same quantity of blueberries has half the fiber (4 grams), but is packed with anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help keep memory sharp as you age. A cup of strawberries contains 3 grams of fiber, but more than a full day's recommended dose of skin-firming vitamin C.
6. Kale: Kale is one of those superfoods and gaining popularity amongst those looking for a new go-to leafy green. This vegetable can lower cholesterol and cancer risk. It's low in calories, like most vegetables, but is also a good source of a whole range of essential nutrients, like calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, copper, and fiber.
7. Eggs: A source of high protein, eggs might give your meal more staying power too. One egg has about 70 calories and 6 grams of protein. Plus, egg yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin—two antioxidants that help keep eyes healthy.
8. Broccoli: This powerhouse packs vitamins A, C and K which helps with bone health There is another reason broccoli frequently earns a top spot on "superfoods" lists: it delivers a healthy dose of sulforaphane, a type of isothiocyanate which can fight cancer by helping to stimulate the body's detoxifying enzymes.
9. Oats: Oats are a breakfast staple. Eating more oats is an easy way to up your fiber intake, a nutrient most of us don't get enough of. Fiber is good for our guts and our waistlines. Oats are a whole grain and plain oats don't have any added sugar.
10. Avocados: Avocados are mild and creamy, making them perfect for adding to all sorts of dishes. They're also healthy and have monounsaturated fats which seem to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and boost the good (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. Avocados are also a good source of fiber, as well as vitamin K, vitamin E, lutein and certain B vitamins.