Healthiest Foods of All Time With Recipes

Top 5 Healthiest Foods of All Time With Recipes

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Healthiest Foods of All Time With Recipes

1. Bananas

While this tropical fruit is an American favorite, bananas are actually classified as an herb, and the correct name of a bunch of bananas is a hand. Technicalities aside, bananas are an excellent source of cardioprotective potassium. They’re an effective prebiotic, enhancing the body’s ability to absorb calcium, and they increase dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin brain chemicals that counter depression.

Serving size: One medium banana

Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 64
Fat: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 1 mg
Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
Dietary fiber: 8 g
Sugars: 5.4 g
Protein: 1.5 g

Recipe from Cooking Light: Raspberry and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1-ounce blue cheese

Preparation 
Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add mixed baby greens; toss. Top with raspberries, pecans, and blue cheese.

2. Oranges

Oranges are one of the most potent vitamin C sources and are essential for disarming free-radicals, protecting cells, and sustaining a healthy immune system. Oranges contain a powerful flavonoid molecule called hesperidin found in the white pith and peel. In animal studies, hesperidin has been shown to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. So don’t peel all the pith from your orange. Consider adding zest from the skin into your oatmeal for a dose of flavor and health.

Serving size: one large orange

Nutrition per serving: 
Calories: 86
Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
Dietary fiber: 4.4 g
Sugars: 17.2 g
Protein: 1.7 g

Recipe from Cooking Light: Avocado and Orange Salad


Ingredients
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 orange
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup sliced avocado

Preparation
Combine garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Peel and section orange; squeeze membranes to extract juice into the bowl. Stir garlic mixture with a whisk. Add orange sections, grape tomatoes, onion, and avocado to garlic mixture; toss gently.

3. Pomegranates

Pomegranates tend to have more vitamin C and potassium and fewer calories than other fruits. A serving provides nearly 50% of a day’s worth of vitamin C and powerful polyphenols, which may help reduce cancer risk.

Serving size: one cup of pomegranate seeds

Nutrition per serving: 

Calories: 144
Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbohydrates: g
Dietary fiber: 7 g
Sugars: 23.8 g
Protein: 3 g
Recipe from Cooking Light: Pomegranate and Pear Jam

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
2 cups chopped, peeled Seckel (or other) pear
2/3 cup strained fresh pomegranate juice (about 2 pomegranates)
1/4 cup rose wine
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons fruit pectin for less- or no-sugar recipes (such as Sure-Jell in the pink box)
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Preparation 
Combine sugar, pear, pomegranate juice, and wine in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar melts. Bring to a simmer; simmer 25 minutes or until pear is tender. Remove from heat; mash with a potato masher. Add pomegranate seeds and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in fruit pectin. Return mixture to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in lemon rind and rosemary. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill overnight.

4. Grapefruit

 Grapefruit may not be heralded as a “superfruit,” but it should be. Available in white, pink, yellow and red varieties, grapefruit is low in calories and loaded with nutrients, supporting weight loss, clear skin, digestive balance, increased energy and heart and cancer prevention.

Serving size: one large grapefruit

Nutrition per serving: 
Calories: 53
Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 13.4 g
Dietary fiber: 1.8 g
Sugars: 11.6 g
Protein: 1 g

Recipe from Cooking Light: Grilled Mahimahi with Peach and Pink Grapefruit Relish

Ingredients
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 1/2 cups diced peeled ripe peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups pink grapefruit sections (about 2 large grapefruits)
1/2 cup small mint leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 (6-ounce) mahimahi or other firm white fish fillets (about 3/4 inch thick)

Preparation

Prepare grill.
Place vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Place onion in a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over onion, tossing to coat; cool. Add peaches, grapefruit, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to onion; toss gently.
Sprinkle fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

5. Avocado

Avocados contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, many of which are easily absorbed by the body. Simply substituting one avocado for a source of saturated fat (such as butter or full-fat cheese) may reduce your risk of heart disease, even without weight loss.

Serving size: one avocado

Nutrition per serving: 
Calories: 322
Fat: 29.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 14 mg
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Dietary fiber: 13.5 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 4 g

Recipe from Cooking Light: Chipotle Pork and Avocado Wrap

Ingredients
1/2 cup mashed peeled avocado
1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices cut Simply Roasted Pork (about 8 ounces)
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup bottled salsa

Preparation

Combine the first 7 ingredients, stirring well.
Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange Simply Roasted Pork slices down center of tortillas. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup shredded lettuce and 1 tablespoon salsa, and roll up.