10 Things I Eat Everyday

10 Foods That I Eat Everyday

              Calcium....Protein...Healthy fats...Iron...


If you are new on my blog, you may not have seen my previous posts talking about my health journey and how I have transitioned away from processed carbs/sugar and have moved towards more of a whole-foods plant based diet.

Throughout this journey I have found 10 nutrient-rich staples that I try to incorporate into my daily diet. These foods are important because they contain key nutrients that my body needs to function properly. If you scroll down you will see foods that I incorporate into my daily diet and some of the brands that I use as well.

>>10 Essentials >>

1. Green salad/spinach

>>BENEFITS of lettuce/spinach>>

a). Contain a multitude of  essential vitamins/nutrients/antioxidants;
b).Great source of fiber;
c).Aid in detoxing your intestines

2. Walnuts

>>BENEFITS>>

a). Healthy source of fat; b).Source of protein.

3. Avocado

>>BENEFITS>>

a). Healthy brain support;
 b).Healthy heart support;
c).Contain folic acid;
d). Support eye health;
e).Help to maintain good blood pressure;
f).Anti-inflammatory;
g).Promote good digestion;
h).Prevent cancer;
I).contain anti-aging properties




4. Lemon Water

>>BENEFITS>>

a). Detoxes intestines;
b).Boosts metabolism;
c).Stimulates digestive system;
d).Boosts immune system;
e).Reduces inflammation;
f). Energizes body






5. Fruit (part 1)
{I eat fruit everyday. Every other day I have a frozen berry smoothie with bananas and spinach, soy milk, and frozen avocado; on the alternate days I eat whole fruits not in "smoothie" form...usually a banana, apple or orange.}

>>BENEFITS of Berries >>

a).Source of antioxidants
b).Aid in detoxing

Fruit (part 2)

>>BENEFITS>>

a). (bananas) help alleviate PMS symptoms;
b).(bananas) good source of iron;
c). (bananas) good source of potassium;
d).(bananas) aid digestion;
e).(apples)help control blood sugar;
f).(apples) lower cholesterol;
g).(apples)promote good eyesight



6.Chia Seeds

>>BENEFITS>>

a).Good source of fat;
b). Good source of protein;
c). Good source of calcium





7. Pumpkin Seeds

>>BENEFITS>>

a). Good source of iron;
b).Good source of zinc;
c).Contain disease fighting antioxidants;
d).Boosts heart health;
e).Stabilizes blood sugar;
f).Promotes sleep quality;
g).Help fight cancer cell growth;
h).Good source of protein;
i). Good source of healthy fat;
j).Support immune system;
k).Support healthy skin





8. Soy Milk

>>BENEFITS>>

a).Good replacement of dairy milk: Provides comparable amounts of fat, protein and calcium.




9.Hemp Seeds

>>BENEFITS>>

a).Good source of fat;
b).Good source of calcium;
c).Good source of folate;
d).Good source of protein






10. Black Beans!

>>BENEFITS>>

a).Lowers risk of heart disease;
b).Packed with fiber;
c).Regulates blood sugar;
d).Anti-inflammatory;
e). Lowers cholesterol;
f).Rich in antioxidants;
g).Good source of protein;
h).VERY GOOD for gut health!
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There are so many beautiful foods that God has given us to use for nourishing our bodies and luckily with google and Pinterest, it is very easy to learn about the wide array of nutrients we have at our disposal!

Here's to happy and healthy living!
~Adele~