11 foods to include in your diet

Happy 11-11-11! n honor of a day that only comes once every 100 years, I’ve chosen 11 foods that will support overall health, vitality, and well-being.

Coconut Oil
Quality fats support healthy cell membranes and coconut oil is rich with lauric acid which is anti-parastic. Also, it contains medium chain triglycerides which help the body burn fat.

Kale
This leafy green powerhouse is rich in minerals, especially magnesium which is a mineral that most people don’t get enough of.

Ghee
Clarified butter is made by separating the lactose and the casein, which means even people with dairy allergies or intolerances can enjoy ghee. It’s lubricating for the intestines and food for the cells.

Eggs
Contrary to the often bad rap eggs get, they are actually supportive of healthy cholesterol levels since they contain lecithin which helps cholesterol move through the blood. The quality is very important, so always choose eggs that are free range or at least organic.

Apples
Many fruits are very sweet and can tweak out your blood sugar levels. Apples carry a heavy fiber load, which means they are absorbed a bit more slowly by your blood sugar.

Green Super Foods
Choose a blend with veggies, fruit, spirulina, blue green algae, etc. These nutrient dense foods cleanse the blood and support overall immunity.

Sauerkraut
This fermented cabbage condiment is swimming in healthy bacteria and enzymes that support digestion and immune health.

Chia Seeds
Chia is a rich source of heart, brain, and cell supporting omega-3 fatty acids. These seeds are also mucilaginous which means that they help heal and soothe your mucus membranes.

Pumpkin seeds
Most plant food don’t contain zinc, so pumpkin seeds are an ideal source for vegetarians.

Raw goat and sheep milk, kefir, cheese, and yogurt
Raw milk is a nourishing source of healthy fat and protein and has the added benefit of being loaded with enzymes and bacteria.

Tahini
Sesame seeds are a rich source of calcium and magnesium and this creamy spread is a rich source of protein for vegetarians and raw foodies.

Grass Fed Beef
Cows that graze on their natural food source, grass, are healthier and even produce CLA, which is a benefical fatty acid for heart health.

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sho on November 11th 2011 in General

12 Responses to “11 foods to include in your diet”

  1. Big G Strings Drafted From The Lucky Housewife » 11 Must Add to your Diet Foods responded on 11 Nov 2011 at 9:24 pm #

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  2. Natasha responded on 13 Nov 2011 at 6:11 am #

    Never heard of some of these, so thank you for the list.

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  4. Benjamin Raucher responded on 12 Mar 2012 at 11:34 am #

    Great list but I will pass on eggs. Very nice blog

    Benjamin Raucher

  5. leanandmuscular responded on 15 Mar 2012 at 10:14 pm #

    Great list, lots of things I would have never thought of. I have recently tried coconut oil/MCT Oil and I feel like it has given me a lot of extra energy and hopefully will help me burn some fat

  6. faevia responded on 20 Mar 2012 at 8:15 pm #

    Don’t forget walnuts. Walnuts have a good amount of omega-3s in them, 28 grams is supposed to give you all you need for one day. They are easy to eat with cereal, alone, or mixed with other food if you do not particularly like them. I get most of my omega-3 from walnuts, chia seeds are just too hard to eat and don’t taste very nice. You can click my name if you want to read my website about practical health advice relevant to anyone.

  7. Brent Cullen responded on 11 Apr 2012 at 11:03 am #

    Great article with good nutrition tips. We truly are what we eat and in order to be healthy, we must eat the right types of foods as you have stated in this article. Best of health to everyone.

  8. Sarah responded on 12 Apr 2012 at 12:15 pm #

    Great list! Green super foods (spirulina, wheatgrass,etc.) is definitely at the top of my list too.

  9. Tamara De La Fuente responded on 11 Dec 2012 at 11:28 am #

    I’m glad to see you included kale, this is such a versatile green, and lots of k-12 fresh vegetable partnerships are making it more prevalent on lunch menus.

    Have a great week!

    Tami De La Fuente
    Content Manager, PrimeroEdge
    http://www.primeroedge.com/blog

  10. Esther responded on 26 Dec 2012 at 5:44 pm #

    I just learned how to make goat keifer. I’m completely granola, I know! But my gut is healthy. Thanks for the list!

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