Most people unfortunately don’t have enough time or money to eat as many types of healthy foods as they should. After all, there are only so many different foods you can eat in a single day.
This is why you need to maximize the amount of nutrients you take in on a daily basis by spending your “calorie budget” wisely.
The smartest way to do just that is to eat nutrient dense foods that are packed with only the healthiest nutrients crucial for your health.
These 3 are definitely a slam dunk.
Fatty Fish
Fatty types of fish (think salmon) contain the greatest amount of Omega-3s, which is extremely important for the optimal function of your body and the improved wellbeing, while they also lower the risk of many serious diseases.
Salmon is most known for its beneficial composition of fatty acids, but it also carries a massive amount of other nutrients like:
Check here to see if you have Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Kale
Among all the super-healthy leafy greens, kale is seen The Superfood King. This amazingly healthy vegetable is packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and various bioactive compounds.
To put things into perspective, 100 grams of kale typically contains:
- 200% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
- 300% of the RDA for Vitamin A (from beta-carotene).
- 1000% of the RDA for Vitamin K1.
While kale also provides huge amounts of:
- Vitamin B6
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Copper
Check out our favorite recipe with kale.
Potatoes
Certain nutritionists claim that humans can survive on eating potatoes alone. That’s how many nutrients this food is packing!
To go into detail, a single large potato contains the following:
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Copper
- Manganese
- plenty of vitamin C
- and most of the B vitamins.
Potatoes are indeed one of the world’s most beneficial foods as they provide our bodies with a little bit of almost every nutrient it needs.
Before you go, check out our 5 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Start Cooking From Scratch.
