Hydration Beyond the Bottle: Hydrating Foods
It's not just water that's important for hydration. Foods are hydrating too. See our ranking of over 5,000 foods by water content.
11 Daidzein Rich Foods Ranked
In this post, we’ll discuss what is daidzein, some of the latest research related to daidzein and health, list daidzein-rich foods, and rank foods based on their density of daidzein.The research linking phytochemicals – the myriad chemicals found in the fruits and vegetables we eat – to health is growing rapidly.Phytoestrogens, including daidzein and genistein, are present largely in soy and other beans and nuts, and are being studied for their potential links to anticancer properties.And while
10 Tips to Increase your Vegetable Consumption
The following guest post was written for our blog by Anita Fernandes. Anita Fernandes has been writing extensively on health and wellness for over a decade. She has expertise in nutrition, fitness, public health, and weight loss and has contributed content to a variety of leading digital health publishers. Anita has a unique perspective on healthy living and lifestyle, as she has battled and overcome eating disorders and obesity. She shares her experiences in an effort to help others overcome th
Foods High In Potassium (the Ultimate Ranking of Potassium Density)
Foods high in potassium are important for a healthy diet, especially for those individuals looking to lower their blood pressure.Potassium itself helps blunt the hypertensive effects of dietary sodium and relax blood vessel walls. Both of these things are good for managing high blood pressure.But foods high in potassium, as it turns out, are almost always good for you because they happen to be high in all of the other macro and micronutrients your body needs for good health.But unfortunately, mo
Potassium in Beans (24 Beans Ranked by Potassium Density)
Less than 2% of all U.S. adults are meeting the recommended guidelines for dietary potassium intake. So as all of us could stand to eat more potassium, beans are a great place to start!Potassium plays an essential role in our body’s health and has been shown to improve health when you eat more of it. It’s a fantastic way to lower your cardiovascular disease risk.And beans are a great source of potassium. Calorie-per-calorie, they’re one of the most potassium-rich foods you can eat!Potassium in B
50 Low Sodium Foods (Ranked)
We've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...
50 Calcium Rich Foods (Ranked)
We crunched the numbers from the USDA Food Database to find the 50 most calcium rich foods you can eat on a calorie-per-calorie basis.
50 Folic Acid Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest
We've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...
50 Vitamin C Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest
We knew vitamin C is an essential micronutrient we need to eat daily to maintain optimal health.In fact, vitamin C is arguably linked to the birth of modern medicine itself through the creation of what we now view as the gold standard of medical science – the clinical trial.But we wanted to know what were the most vitamin C rich foods you could find.So we collected detailed nutrient information from the USDA Food Database to see how they compare, calorie-per-calorie.How we measured foods rich in
10 Omega-3 Rich Foods: 3 Lists of Fatty Acid Rankings
Three rankings, one for each of the primary omega-3 fatty acids, give the top 10 omega-3 rich foods according to nutrient density.
Myricetin in Foods (Myricetin Density of 27 Foods)
Learn more about the potential health benefits of the phytochemical, myricetin, and compare the density of myricetin in 27 foods!
51 Most Protein Rich Foods (Ranked by Protein Density)
Sorry to all the vegetarians. When it comes to the most protein rich foods, animal products top the list.If you are looking protein rich vegetables, fruits, cheeses, breads, nuts, and beans, see our rankings for the top non meat sources of proteinThe most protein rich foods are protein dense.Protein density refers to the percentage of total calories derived from protein.By comparing all of the foods from the USDA Food Database, we ranked the most protein rich foods from highest to lowest protein
191 of the Healthiest Vegetables Ranked (from Best to Worst)
See our ultimate ranking of 191 of the healthiest vegetables by nutrient density. Also see which are most mineral dense, vitamin dense...
26 Cyanidin Rich Foods (Ranked)
Many phytochemicals in plants appears to have positive health benefits when consumed as part of a healthy diet. Learn more about cyanidin...
33 of the Healthiest Green Leafy Vegetables Ranked
The most nutritious green leafy vegetables have a wide variety (and high density) of nutrients important for a balanced diet. Things like...
37 Luteolin Rich Foods Ranked by Luteolin Density
Learn more about the dietary flavanoid luteolin, and see the top food sources of luteolin with our ranking of 37 luteolin rich foods!
63 Kaempferol Rich Foods (Ranked)
Learn more about dietary kaempferol, and see the top food sources of kaempferol with our ranking of 63 kaempferol rich foods!
93 Quercetin Rich Foods Ranked by Quercetin Density
Learn more about dietary quercetin, and see the top food sources of quercetin with our ranking of 93 quercetin rich foods!
Healthiest Breads: 20 Breads Ranked (from Best to Worst)
Healthiest Breads: 20 Breads Ranked (from Best to Worst)
Healthiest Mushrooms: 9 Varieties Ranked by Nutrient Density
See which of the 9 healthiest mushrooms tops the list (and which one rounds out the bottom)! Also, see mushrooms ranked by protein, sodium,
Healthy Food: Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating
Healthy food, regardless of food category, has a large breadth and high density of essential nutrients, a high fiber-to-sugar ratio, a low sodium-to-potassium ratio, and low saturated fat content. This ultimate guide and resource page will help teach you how to identify healthy food, as well as provide you with lists of the healthiest foods from various food categories rigorously analyzed by nutrient content. A Healthy Diet vs. Healthy Food To have a healthy diet, you must eat healthy food. But
Is Vegetable Oil Healthy? The Science of 13 Cooking Oils
If we’re going to figure out if vegetable oils are healthy, we first need to look at what they’re made of.Then, we need to decide how those components affect health.And finally, we need to quantify each one.Fat in Vegetable OilAt a high level, vegetable oils are pretty much all fat. The the fat in vegetable oil varies by fatty acid content in various oils.Fats are class of macronutrient, much like protein and carbohydrate. But just like protein can be broken down into separate amino acids and ca
Nutrients in Berries: 9 Varieties Analyzed by Nutrient Quality
In this post, we analyze the nutrients In berries for 9 different varieties. We see how dense they are in each vitamin and mineral, as well as other nutrients like fiber, protein, sugar, and several phytonutrients.When analyzed by nutrient density (how many nutrients per calorie of energy), most berries take several of the top spots on our list ranking 75 of the healthiest fruits.Most of the healthiest berries are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other phytonutrients.They’re also low i
What is the Healthiest Cheese? Rankings of 29 Cheeses
Cottage cheese is has relatively modest fat profile, low in calorie density and sodium (see below), and is relatively dense in many...
24 of the Healthiest Beans Ranked by Nutrient Density
See which of the 24 healthiest beans tops the list (and which one rounds out the bottom!) Learn more about high protein beans, high fiber...
Healthiest Herb: The Math that Proves Which Herb is Healthiest
Herbs are nutrient-packed, flavor-dense veggies that are an excellent addition to your meals for both flavor and health. But what is the healthiest herb?The healthiest herbs are highly concentrated with essential vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.The healthiest herbs also are high in fiber and low in sugar content.Fortunately, it’s hard to go wrong with any herb when it comes to finding the best herb for health. They’re all fantastically nutritious, essentially acting as delicious versions
Calories in Food: Your Guide to Understanding Calories
Where is this energy stored within the calories in food? Chemical bonds. Think of the foods we eat as a molecular soup. If you were to...
Healthiest Nuts: 16 Nutritious Nuts Ranked from Best to Worst
The definitive ranking of 16 of the most nutritious nuts. See which of the healthiest nuts top the list (and which ones round out the bottom
Healthiest Potatoes: 4 Varieties Ranked by Nutrient Density
See which of the 4 healthiest potatoes tops the list (and which one rounds out the bottom)! Also, see potatoes ranked by protein, sodium...
75 of the Healthiest Fruits Ranked from Best to Worst
The ultimate ranking of 75 of the most nutritious fruits. See which of the healthiest fruits top the list (and which ones round out the...