7 of the World’s Most Nutritious Foods

During this time of social distancing due to the coronavirus, many people are paying attention to the body’s need for highly nutritious foods to help fight off infections. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods will help provide you with the nutrients you need.

7 of the foods with the highest nutrient profiles include the following:

1. Salmon and rainbow trout—These closely related species contain high amounts of long-chain fatty acids like omega-3’s that help properly regulate your cholesterol.
2. Green beans—Another warrior in the fight against bad cholesterol is the humble green bean. This vegetable contains an abundant amount of saponins, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Chives—These pungent greens are high in vitamin K and A and contain a wide range of antioxidants. They can often be found growing wild in the yard in spring and are unfortunately frequently discarded as weeds.
4. Tomatoes—These nutrient-rich veggies are loaded with potassium, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E.
5. Butter beans—Also called lima beans, these are low in fat and high in protein and manganese.
6. Plantains and bananas—These are excellent choices that have many antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hypoglycemic abilities and can help treat diabetes.
7. Walnuts—Nuts, in general, are highly nutritious, and the walnut has high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, especially the a-linolenic type.

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