7 of the Healthiest Foods You Should Be Eating But Aren't

If you want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, the best deals are "superfoods." These nutritional superstars are far more plentiful in nutrients than they are in calories and that research has shown they deliver health benefits. You're probably already eating a lot of everyday superfoods — like bananas, eggs, and broccoli — and maybe even some exotic ones (acai, anyone?). But what about the power-packed foods filled with good-for-you vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting phytochemicals you aren't eating? Here is a list of seven of the healthiest foods that you should be eating but probably aren't (or at least aren't getting enough of).

By Matthew Thompson


6. Kefir

Think yogurt in a glass. This drinkable fermented dairy beverage is packed with beneficial probiotics that may help give your immune system a little extra edge, plus 29 percent of your daily value of calcium per 8-ounce serving. Look for it in your supermarket's dairy section; choose plain for less sugar and fewer calories or fresh fruit flavors, such as peach and raspberry, for extra taste.

Recipe: Banana Spice Smoothie

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