Eating healthy can be tricky, especially when your taste buds disagree with the foods on your plate. If this is you, then you’ve come to the right place. Below is a list of 5 nutritious and delicious foods to try.
1. Peanut Butter
We’re kickin’ off this list with a pantry classic that no one can get enough of. A dollop of creamy peanut butter is rich in heart-healthy fats, magnesium, vitamin E, and protein. Make sure the peanut butter you buy has only one ingredient: peanuts.
2. Eggs
Ah, eggs. The king of all breakfast foods. Eggs have an impressive nutrient profile, boasting protein, healthy fats, and vitamin B12. Serve scrambled eggs with wholegrain toast, or have a hard-boiled egg for a hearty snack.
3. Avocados
Avocados are popular for a reason. The creamy fruit is high in fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins K and E. Avocados make a great addition to smoothies and sandwiches.
4. Bell Peppers
Who doesn’t love a crunchy, juicy, bell pepper? Whether eaten as a snack or diced up and added to rice bowls, bell peppers will have you drooling with every bite. Bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
5. Green Beans
Eat your greens! …your green beans, that is. Green beans are a great way to get more essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus on your plate. Try canned green beans drizzled in olive oil and vinegar for a savory side dish, or incorporate canned green beans in your pasta dishes for a flavor boost.
Nibble Your Way to a Healthy You
From creamy avocados to crunchy and juicy bell peppers, this list proves that eating healthy can be a time to look forward to.
Sources
- The Health Perks of Peanut Butter | Denver Health Medical Plan. DenverHealthMedicalPlan.org.
- 9 Health Benefits of Eating Eggs for Breakfast. Keck Medicine of USC, 2016.
- In Case You Need a Reason to Eat More Avocado. Cedars-Sinai, 2017.
- Bell Peppers 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Healthline, 2023.
- The Greatness of Green Beans – Nourishing Generations. nourishinggenerations.org, 2022.
Hungry for more? Check out “Hate Eating Healthy Foods? This Post Is for You – Part 2.”
