What are some healthy foods?
From W8MD weight loss and sleep centers
- Eating a variety of healthy foods is important for maintaining good health. Some healthy foods include:
- Fruits and vegetables: These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Some examples include berries, spinach, broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
- Whole grains: These foods are high in fiber and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Examples include quinoa, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal.
- Lean proteins: These foods are important for building and repairing tissues. Examples include chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, and beans.
- Low-fat dairy products: These foods are high in calcium and vitamin D, [[which are important for strong bones. Examples include low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
- Nuts and seeds: These foods are high in healthy fats and can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Examples include almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
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| Basic types |
Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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| Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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| Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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| Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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| Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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| Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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| Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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| Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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| Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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| Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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| Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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| List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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