More than just a trendy food for local eateries, avocado is great for you. It's full of protein and healthy fats as well as very filling without being bad for you. Add it to your rice, throw some slices on your toast, or have it with eggs. It's all good!
Salmon is a flexible, delicious seafood that can fit into a lot of meals. If you like sushi, salmon goes great in hand rolls or as sashimi.
Pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and all other manner of nuts are a great source of protein.
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables (that's cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and the like) are a great source of fiber.
You need leafy greens in your diet for vitamin A and vitamin C, which are critical for your overall health. They're also rich in calcium, which is great for your bones. Spinach, collard greens, and chard are all good examples of this kind of green.
If you're not eating eggs with your breakfast (or any other meal for that matter) then you need to remedy that. Eggs are a stellar source of protein, and they're jammed full of nutrients that will help you build muscle and stay in shape.
You might not eat a lot of ginger, but you should if you’d like to see some health benefits. Ginger is common in Eastern cuisine and deserves a spot on your plate, too! It offers a variety of nutrients your body needs in a tasty, spicy package.
Blueberries aren't just delicious, they're also great for you. They're loaded with fiber and antioxidants, and they're really great to eat if you're fighting off some kind of illness like a flu or cold.
Speaking of yogurt, it's also great for you. Of course, that assumes you're not getting a variety of yogurt that's super high in sugar. Get plain yogurt and sweeten it with berries or other healthy fruits.
The name of the game with sweet potatoes is "antioxidants." These tasty little root vegetables are full of them! They're also high in fiber and vitamins, and you can have them every day as long as you're eating plenty of calcium (remember those leafy greens)!