Hate Eating Healthy Foods? This Post Is for You – Part 2

Back for seconds? If part 1 had you savoring every bite, then there’s more where that came from! Roll up your sleeves and get ready to chow down on 5 more tasty and nutritious foods.

1. Corn

Corn, especially canned corn, can be an inexpensive and nutritious addition to your diet. Corn is rich in zinc, copper, and iron and can be used with rice, soups, tacos, and salads.

2. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium; and can be used beyond sandwiches and salads. Try slicing tomatoes and adding them to your omelets, avocado toast, or own their own with a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar.

3. Potatoes

Potatoes are fattening and should be avoided in a healthy diet, right? Nope! Potatoes are a great source of magnesium and potassium and were ranked as one of the top-filling foods on the Satiety Index.

This means that potatoes can help you lose weight. Try microwaving your potato and serving it with eggs for a hearty lunch.

4. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes make for a unique vegetable, given their sweet taste and nutrition. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and copper and can be served with salmon or eggs.

5. Wheat

Want something tasty to munch on that’s high in protein and fiber? Wheat products like brown bread and cereal are the way to go. When looking for wheat products, make sure the wheat is whole-grain.

Your Menu Expands

With part 2, you can now unleash your inner foodie and indulge in 10 tasty and healthy options. Let the feasting begin!

Sources

  • Corn: A versatile, nutrition choice. Mayo Clinic Health System, 2021.
  • Tomato Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Verywell Fit, 2022.
  • The Potato, Good or Bad? Senior Services of Midland County, 2021.
  • Sweet Potatoes: Six Health Benefits – Community Cancer Center. communitycancercenter.org.
  • wheat | Health Topics. NutritionFacts.org.

So, how will you incorporate these foods into your diet? Share them in the comments below.



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