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!

Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

Cantaloupes and honey dew, like all melons, are a warm season fruit that is refreshing, flavorful and satisfying. … more

Millet

Millet is a gluten free, low allergenic and easily digestible grain that is a staple in Africa. Raw millet looks like … more

Oranges & Tangerines

Oranges and tangerines are winter season fruits that are available nearly year round in many grocery stores due to cold … more

Sprouts

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

Barley

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

Pistachios

Pistachio nuts have a fun green color, rich texture and slightly sweet flavor. Pistachios nuts are traditionally used in … more

Broccoli

Broccoli is a versatile, readily available and long lasting enough to still be in good shape towards the end of your … more

Blackberries

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

Flaxseed

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

Avocado

Although avocadoes are a seasonal, warm weather fruit, many grocery markets import avocadoes year round. In fact, … more

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Featured Nutrient

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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News You Can Use

The Growing Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Research study identifies specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D, zinc and folate, that are particularly helpful with boosting mental health. The author lists foods that are high in these nutrients, such as pumpkin seeds for zinc and lentils for folate.

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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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