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welcome to watch Mojo and today we're
counting down our picks for the top 20
healthiest foods it's a super simple but
very elegant and highly delicious salad
for this list we're looking at the foods
with the most nutritional value and
overall health benefits that we can all
buy what's your favorite healthy food
let us know in the comments
number 20 halibut looking for a new
skincare routine you might want to spend
less on expensive lotions and more on
fish halibut a popular white fish is an
excellent source of selenium a mineral
with antioxidant properties that can
help keep your skin looking great
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a search also indicates its power in the
fight against inflammation and heart
disease halibut is also rich in protein
and vitamins including B6 which is said
to Aid cognitive functions remember they
don't call Fish brain food for no reason
with just a bit of seasoning like salt
pepper olive oil and lemon juice you can
prepare a delicious halibut dinner
that's both light and filling before
serving sprinkle a little extra of those
chopped chives on top for a pop of green
and then dig in this halibut will be
incredibly moist light and Flaky and oh
so delicious number 19. beets you don't
have to be Dwight Schrute to appreciate
beets no one nobody cares about your
stupid beet Farm
beats are the worst people love bees
nobody likes beets everyone loves nobody
likes beets Dwight these root vegetables
known for their purple complexion are
Shock full of beneficial nutrients among
the many vitamins and minerals contained
in beets are potassium magnesium and
vitamin C what's more there are under 60
calories in a cup of beets so you can
eat plenty without exceeding your daily
caloric intake if you don't like beets I
think it's just because you haven't had
this recipe yet beets also promote good
digestion with their fiber content and
may help with both mental and athletic
ability there are many ways to enjoy
beets such as roasted for a salad in
Juice form or simply eaten raw when it
comes to nutritious vegetables it's hard
to beat beets number 18 brussels sprouts
brussels sprouts have gotten a bad wrap
for far too long
I can spend no food
health benefits alone are enough reason
to dine on these tiny relatives of
cabbage among the nutrients brussels
sprouts provide are fiber protein and
vitamins K C and A they're also great
for your immune system and there's even
research that suggests brussels sprouts
could help fight against cancer by
warding off carcinogens still skeptical
about adding brussels sprouts to your
next dinner Crispy Crunchy salty on the
outside these are sure to turn anybody
into a Brussels sprout lover try
roasting them in olive oil and adding
them to a healthy pasta dish you may be
amazed by just how much you love them
number 17 lean beef if you're trying to
eat healthy you don't want to load up on
fast food hamburgers give me 700 crusty
Burgers you want fries with that
you did it Dad you saved us I'm proud
you're my father go away eating however
there are other ways to enjoy beef
without sacrificing nutritional value
choose lean cuts of beef with minimal
amounts of fat and cholesterol consult
with your butcher for the best beef for
your diet and remove any excess fat on
the meat with this extra fat gone you
don't have to worry about cholesterol
and saturated fat content this is a
great dish it's fast
feeds a lot of people very inexpensively
and if you look it's cooked to
Perfection instead you can enjoy
nutritional benefits like iron niacin
and of course protein where's the beef
hopefully in your fridge number 16. bell
peppers not everyone can handle the
spice content of jalapenos or Habaneros
but bell peppers can be enjoyed without
pain
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they're also incredibly good for you
available in a variety of colors such as
red yellow orange and green these sweet
peppers add crunch pleasing visuals and
nutritional value to all kinds of meals
among their biggest pluses is their
vitamin C content with a red bell pepper
containing triple the amount of an
orange they're also teeming with
potassium and numerous other vitamins
they also contain antioxidants known as
carotenoids which are suggested to
promote Good Eye Health stuff some bell
peppers with lean ground beef and you'll
have a Surefire healthy dinner time hit
try them out I recommend this you will
thank me you will come back to this
video for sure it's delicious number 15.
kale remember a few years ago when it
seemed like kale was everywhere well
that's one food Trend worth keeping this
leafy vegetable a cousin of cabbage is
regarded as a superfood due to its great
nutritional content bright it's fresh
you get the fruity flavor from that
olive oil and then the garlic salt and
lemon just give it the perfect Kip with
one cup of kale you get a great serving
of potassium magnesium vitamins a B6 C
and K and more kale also has plenty of
antioxidants and may protect against
cancer although commonly associated with
being green there's also a purple
variety that can add a great pop to any
plate make a kale salad cook it on the
stove with lemon and garlic or just
throw some in your morning smoothie
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we will always hail the power of kale
number 14. almonds fun fact almonds
aren't actually nuts they're seeds
another fun fact they're one of the
healthiest snacks available you need to
grab a handful for a quick snack and
they're great to take with you since
they don't require any Refrigeration
almonds can help you feel better on the
inside and outside their high vitamin E
content is suggested to help fight
cancer and heart disease and their
antioxidants can help reduce visible
aging provided you leave the skin on you
can also keep your bad cholesterol
levels in check by eating almonds their
versatility is another huge positive
almonds can be enjoyed in a salad with
cereal in almond milk or just as a
midday snack
they might not be nuts but we go nuts
for them number 13 apples regardless of
how often you eat apples you should
still see a doctor whenever necessary
there'll be plenty of apples for you
nobody will take away your precious
apple however these sweet and crisp
fruits can still do wonders for your
overall health they're full of soluble
fiber which can Aid with digestion and
help to keep cholesterol down they also
contain quercetin a powerful antioxidant
that may help to prevent type 2 diabetes
and protect against asthma with so many
different kinds of apples available how
do you know which one to get as you can
see here they're soft but they haven't
broken down they're not mushy any Apple
is a good one but among the healthiest
are Fuji red delicious Honeycrisp and
Granny Smith how do we like them apples
a lot number 12. blueberry
if you look at blueberries close up
you'll see they aren't actually blue
rather they're a dark shade of purple
what is happening whoa
that
Mary this is due to their anthocyanin
content a pigment with antioxidant and
cancer and virus fighting properties and
that's all when it comes to blueberries
they are also a Heart Smart sweet treat
that helps to keep blood pressure and
cholesterol down research also shows its
potential in aiding cognitive stability
you could see improvements in
multitasking flexible thinking and
remembering information after a period
of time you can eat blueberries and
salads oatmeal smoothies or just as a
snack from the palm of your hand it's
hard to feel blue when you're enjoying
blueberries number 11. chicken breast
Fried Chicken is delicious but it's not
something you should eat all the time
fortunately there are other healthier
ways to enjoy the great taste of chicken
the seasoning mix on the outside of this
chicken is loaded with flavor and when
you slice into it it's so incredibly
tender and moist just look at all of
those juices glistening in the light one
of the best cuts is chicken breast which
is packed with protein and fairly low in
calories and fat if you're trying to
build muscle this protein can really
help you with developing strength you
can also enjoy minerals like niacin and
selenium as well as Vitamin B6 how you
prepare the chicken breast is also
important we recommend baking it with a
little olive oil various herbs and
spices and some veggies to accompany it
such as a spinach salad you can see that
it's juicy it's perfectly cooked white
all the way through just how Everyone
likes it you won't be crying foul when
you make chicken breast right number 10.
Ginger need something to season your
chicken breast with try Ginger Ginger is
an energy boosting Ally great for
digestion great for circulation great
for just warming up the body getting it
going not only can ginger add a great
Zing to dishes both sweet and savory
it's also very good for you
osteoarthritis patient and saw their
pain go down after using Ginger and
those with type 2 diabetes saw their
blood sugar reduced plus if you're
dealing with an illness such as a cold
or a sore throat it can provide relief
there are even signs of Ginger helping
with nausea experienced during pregnancy
as well as chemotherapy although ginger
has a strong flavor you can reduce the
intensity by cooking it I love Ginger
because it's got so much flavor it's a
little bit spicy a little bit floral and
there's so many different ways you can
add it to all of your baked goods grind
up some ginger and add it to your next
healthy meal number nine spinach it
might not give you Popeye's strength but
spinach can still do a lot for you all
right Eat Your Spinach no way yes wait
with plenty of antioxidants vitamins and
minerals there's so much to appreciate
about this leafy green vegetable its
benefits can be felt in everyday life
with reduced inflammation and improved
Vision among the reported perks of
eating more spinach it can even help you
to recover faster from injury it's easy
to incorporate spinach into your diet
that looks perfect you see how much
spinach it took for us to get that
little amount but I tell you it is
definitely worth it sauteed in olive oil
and lemon juice and serve it as a side
substitute it for lettuce on your
sandwiches or mix it with some pasta you
can be seeing Green in the best way
possible number eight sweet potatoes we
don't mean to knock white potatoes which
are affordable and can be prepared in a
variety of ways but sweet potatoes are
also low cost and versatile as well as a
lot healthier sweet potatoes also come
in many varieties so you'll frequently
see an entire rainbow of colors in your
Supermarket or Farmers Market rich in
fiber these colorful vegetables help
with digestion as well as overall gut
health ever wonder why sweet potatoes
are so Orange it's due to beta-carotene
an antioxidant that your body turns into
Vitamin A which reportedly helps with
vision and immune system functioning
bake a sweet potato for dinner make a
hash for breakfast or use them in a
bright salad for lunch roasting sweet
potatoes is my favorite way to prepare
them and putting them in a salad is
genius and with these sweets you don't
have to worry about cavities number
seven mushrooms we're not talking about
those kinds of mushrooms these edible
fungi are packed with protein and other
essential nutrients we have got a very
mushroomy situation I'm talking this is
mushroom lovers pasta you guys mushrooms
provide a great dose of potassium fiber
magnesium and selenium they can also
help keep your immune system strong in
fact there's a group known as medicinal
mushrooms that are used for disease
treatment and overall Wellness this
includes ones like shiitake turkey tail
and reishi mushrooms you don't need to
order a pizza to enjoy mushrooms either
this little combination right here is
look how gorgeous they are
can you imagine these mushrooms on top
of a burger oh I want that right now
they're great in pasta salads or even as
a healthy substitute for a patty in a
burger be like Mario and embrace the
power of mushrooms number six beans
there are multiple varieties of beans
available at your local grocery store
and they all have Remarkable Health
benefits may have some more lima beans
please certainly more than that secondly
more
more they're a great source of protein
thanks to their amino acid content beans
also have potential cardiovascular and
cholesterol lowering benefits they're
also hearty and filling without being
too heavy bring together the power of
multiple Beans by making a tasty
meatless chili
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or try a modern take on a three bean
salad planning a party and want to make
some healthy Refreshments remember that
hummus is another type of bean dip try
some beans for your well-being number
five oats who wouldn't want to start the
day with a breakfast that's tasty
filling and nutritious today we're
kicking off breakfast with heart healthy
Quaker Oats good call good call
real good call while there are many ways
to enjoy oats the most common and
convenient has to be oatmeal you can
enhance the positive health effects of
oatmeal by adding things like
blueberries what do oats offer well you
might already know that they're a great
source of fiber but did you also know
that they have ample amounts of
magnesium zinc and protein don't care
for oatmeal you can add oats to
smoothies yogurt or even find ways to
incorporate them into your dinner
recipes while you can't go wrong with a
basic bowl of creamy oatmeal you can
also Jazz it up with a variety of sweet
and savory flavor combinations to help
your body and brain gain with grain use
oats number four garlic maybe it's not
the best thing to eat before a date but
garlic has a lot going for it in terms
of nutrition this pungent plant is
touted for its use in fighting ailments
like the common cold garlic is like a
superfood that prevents almost
everything so not only does this taste
fantastic it's just really really good
for you potty mine and spear it it may
also help to lower blood pressure and
cholesterol levels as well as reduce
inflammation and it's hard to think of a
Savory recipe that isn't improved with a
little garlic we love to add it to our
pasta or mix it in with a stir fry
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you can also reportedly reap more of its
benefits if you eat it raw but no matter
how you enjoy your garlic make sure you
brush your teeth afterwards number three
wild salmon we specifically mention wild
salmon because while you can buy
farm-raised salmon wild caught is much
more nutritionally beneficial what are
you doing only selling the finest Farm
Ray salmon in the county that's all yeah
they're all free range no nuts no cages
they can go wherever they want plus we
have smoked salmon farmed salmon is
raised on a different diet leading to
more fat and less calcium and iron wild
salmon gives you protein potassium and
selenium in great quantities it also
gives you omega-3 fatty acids which are
a must for any healthy diet these are
great for your mental as well as
physical health and Research indicates
that they may help to prevent
Alzheimer's disease pan searing the
salmon like that really seals in the
juices so every bite is so juicy and
Flaky salmon can be cooked in a variety
of ways including grilled on the stove
top and baked in the oven there's
nothing fishy about this food number two
avocados another great source of mega-3
fatty acids is avocados these creamy
fruits are full of beneficial fats that
help keep you healthy and looking good
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they also have high fiber content and
lots of vitamin K which is important for
keeping your bones strong you can use
avocado in all sorts of ways from as a
burger topping to in a salad or avocado
toast for breakfast there's even avocado
ice cream if you're looking for a
healthy sweet treat this avocado ice
cream is so absolutely delicious it's
super creamy and of course what party is
not improved by guacamole when it comes
to healthy foods we'll always advocate
for avocados before we continue be sure
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number one broccoli when you think of
healthy foods broccoli might be the
first thing that comes to mind part of
the cruciferous vegetable family and
resembling a miniature tree broccoli
packs a myriad of nutrition into every
bite give that a nice toss
and that's how you make a really quick
easy flavorful side dish it has loads of
fiber lots of vitamin C for a good
immune system and important antioxidants
there are many reasons to bring more
broccoli into your diet as Research
indicates that it can help with
pregnancy and cancer prevention broccoli
goes well with all kinds of dishes such
as on the side with chicken or salmon or
as part of a stir fry the broccoli
tastes so good with the roasted lemon
and garlic even people who don't like
broccoli will love this recipe we
recommend steaming it or for the best
results eating it raw to put it simply
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