100 Best Foods

The best foods for the best you!

Welcome to 100 Best Foods. Here you'll learn about nutritious foods that are readily available, affordable, minimally processed, easy to prepare and, most importantly, delicious. Enjoy!

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are technically a seed, but are commonly referred to as nuts due to their hard shell. Brazils nuts have a … more

Blackberries

Blackberries are a flavorful, warm season berry. Ripe berries are fragile and perishable and should be enjoyed soon … more

Brown Rice

Brown rice is inexpensive, filling and versatile. Brown rice is processed to remove only the hull, while the bran and … more

Apple

Most grocery markets carry several types of apples year round, including red, green and sometimes yellow varieties. Some … more

Flaxseed

Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a small, hard seed that is typically brown in color. When consumed whole, flaxseeds … more

Figs

Figs are intensely sweet and therefore commonly used in desserts. Figs make a great addition to baked goods and pair … more

Barley

Barley is an ancient grain that makes an excellent base for hearty side dishes, soups and salads. One cup of cooked … more

Sprouts

Sprouts are beans, seeds or nuts that have been allowed to germinate until a green shoot emerges. Alfalfa and mung bean … more

Tofu

Tofu is a soy bean product that has been a staple of Asian cuisine for centuries and often used in vegan and vegetarian … more

Cabbage

Not only is cabbage a nutrition powerhouse, it's also inexpensive, stores well and is delicious raw, cooked and … more

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Selenium

Selenium is a mineral that occurs naturally in soil and seawater. Most people easily obtain the recommended amount of selenium from food. The highest sources of dietary selenium are fish and meats, … read more

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A to Z

Almonds

Apple

Apricot

Asparagus

Avocado

Banana

Barley

Beets

Bell Peppers

Black-Eyed Peas

Blackberries

Brazil Nuts

Broccoli

Brown Rice

Cabbage

Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

Cashews

Figs

Flaxseed

Jicama

Millet

Okra

Oranges & Tangerines

Pine Nuts

Pistachios

Potatoes

Sprouts

Strawberries

Tofu

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