WHFoods - The World's Healthiest Foods

1 1/15/11 5:54 AMWHF oods: The World's Healthiest FoodsPage 1 of 4 peppersBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCo llard greensCucumbersEggplantFennelGarlicFruit sApplesApricotsBananasBlueberriesCantalo upeCranberriesFigsGrapefruitGrapesKiwifr uitLemon/LimesOrangesPapayaPearsPineappl eNuts & SeedsAlmondsCashewsFlaxseedsOlive oil, extra virginPeanutsPumpkin seedsSesame seedsSunflower seedsWalnutsGrainsBarleyBrown riceBuckwheatCornhome - who we are - what's new - getting started - community - The George Mateljan Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests oradvertising, is a new force for change to help make a healthier you and a healthier World's Healthiest Foods130 Foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Links to thearticles about these Foods can be found course, there are many other nutritious Foods other than those that we haveincluded on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting Foods ; if there areother whole Foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - thatyou like, by all means enjoy them.

2 Just because a food is not on our list doesn'tmean that we don't think that it can be included in a diet geared towards theHealthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient -rich find out why some of your favorite nutritious Foods are not included in our list,read The Criteria Used to Select the World's Healthiest Foods . Search1/15/11 5:54 AMWHF oods: The World's Healthiest FoodsPage 2 of 4 beansGreen peasKaleLeeksMushrooms, criminiMushrooms, shiitakeMustard greensOlivesOnionsPotatoesRomaine lettuceSea vegetablesSpinachSquash, summerSquash, winterSweet potatoesSwiss chardTomatoesTurnip greensYamsSeafoodCodHalibutSalmonSardine sScallopsShrimpTunaPlumsPrunesRaisinsRas pberriesStrawberriesWatermelonEggs & Low-Fat DairyCheese, low-fatEggsMilk, 2%, cow'sMilk, goatYogurtBeans &LegumesBlack beansDried peasGarbanzo beans(chickpeas)Kidney beansLentilsLima beansMisoNavy beansPinto beansSoybeansTempehTofuPoultry & LeanMeatsBeef, lean organicCalf's liverChickenLambTurkeyVenisonCornMilletO atsQuinoaRyeSpeltWhole wheatSpices &HerbsBasilBlack pepperCayenne pepperChili pepper, driedCilantro/CorianderseedsCinnamon, groundClovesCumin seedsDillGingerMustard seedsOreganoParsleyPeppermintRosemarySag eThymeTurmericNaturalSweetenersBlackstra p molassesCane juiceHoneyMaple syrupOtherGreen teaSoy sauce (tamari)

3 WaterFAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods1/15/11 5:54 AMWHF oods: The World's Healthiest FoodsPage 3 of 4 for The World's Healthiest FoodsAmong the thousands of different Foods our world provides, the majority contain atleast several of the nutrients our bodies need but to be included as one of theWorld's Healthiest Foods they had to meet the criteria listed criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your favorite (andalso nutritious) Foods may not be included on our list. For example, Readers haveasked why pomegranate, a very nutritious food , is not included on our website. Whilepomegranates taste great and are rich in vitamins and flavonoid phytonutrients, theyare still rather expensive which makes them not as widely available to many The World's Healthiest Foods are the Most nutrient DenseThe World's Healthiest Foods have been selected because they are among the richestsources of many of the essential nutrients needed for optimal health. We used aconcept called nutrient density to determine which Foods have the highest density is a measure of the amount of nutrients a food contains incomparison to the number of calories.

4 A food is more nutrient dense when the levelof nutrients is high in relationship to the number of calories the food contains. Byeating the World's Healthiest Foods , you'll get all the essential nutrients that youneed for excellent health, including vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fattyacids, fiber and more for the least number of calories. Read more about Our Foodand Recipe Rating The World's Healthiest Foods are Whole FoodsThe World's Healthiest Foods are also whole Foods complete with all their rich naturalendowment of nutrients. They have not been highly processed nor do they containsynthetic, artificial or irradiated ingredients. And whenever possible, The HealthierWay of Eating recommends purchasing "Organically Grown" Foods , since they not onlypromote your health, but also the health of our The World's Healthiest Foods are Familiar FoodsThe World's Healthiest Foods are common "everyday" Foods . These include the fruits,vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, olive oil, herbs and spicesthat are familiar to most The World's Healthiest Foods are Readily AvailableAlthough there are many Foods that are exceptionally nutritious, many of them arenot readily available in different areas of the country.

5 The World's Healthiest Foodsare Foods that the majority people can easily find at their local The World's Healthiest Foods are Affordable1/15/11 5:54 AMWHF oods: The World's Healthiest FoodsPage 4 of 4 have selected Foods that are not only familiar and available, but also affordable,especially if you purchase them locally and in season. This is also the time when theyare the freshest and of the best The World's Healthiest Foods Taste GoodThe World's Healthiest Foods are also some of the World's best tasting Foods . Wehave created recipes using the World's Healthiest Foods that do not overpower, butenhance, the unique flavor of each food . Each recipe provides a flavor adventure soyou can discover new ways to experience and enjoy the great natural tastes of this page to a | who we are | site map | what's new | privacy policy and visitor agreement 2001-2011 The George Mateljan Foundatio