Are these the 10 best foods? Nope, but they're 10 of the best foods. In fact, there are plenty more healthy staples. Almost any fruit or vegetable or bean is a winner. Enjoy!
One of the healthiest diets—it’s endorsed by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and other health authorities—is DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
For starters, beans are plant proteins, so they’re easier on the planet than red meat, poultry, and dairy. And they’re vitamin and mineral overachievers. It’s not just fiber and protein. Beans are also packed with potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron. Is that a bargain, or what?
When we say beans, of course, we mean beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas. All legumes are superstars. They’re a solid source of fiber and plant protein. They’re also packed with other nutrients (hello potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron!). And they’re easy on the planet.
One more upside: Think of already-cooked beans as nature’s fast food. Here are some of our favorite supermarket finds for a quick and easy meal.
Enjoy this simple, delicious, and amazingly versatile soup tonight. Then pack your bags. The recipe makes 9 cups, so you can be in Greece tomorrow, Mexico the day after, then India.
When was the last time you walked into the supermarket and made a beeline for the bulgur or cabbage? These underrated stars aren’t just delicious and healthy. They’re also relatively unprocessed, inexpensive, and versatile.
Why do some less-than-healthy foods get all the attention? Clever—or misleading—marketing doesn’t hurt. Here are five overrated foods, plus five underrated stars that deserve a spot in your grocery cart.
