The 25 healthiest foods for your body!

Let's face it. Not everything we put in our body is good for our body. I'm a culprit of that. Sometimes you just get cravings for things...like Mcdonalds (my weakness, yes it is) or a greasy steak and cheese (YUM!). But, there are certain foods that are healthy for your body and you don't even know it. I adopted these foods from a few different places, but I think they are the 25 healthiest foods you can eat. Some of them aren't so common but if your looking to change up your diet, give them a shot.

Here goes.

1. Skim milk. I grew up on it, so I don't mind it. It offers 9 essential nutrients-calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin D which is a potential cancer fighter.
2. Mushrooms. Never used to be a fan, but lately I've been embracing them. Substitue them for meat and slash up to 400 calories from a meal.
3. Whole grain pasta. Try to avoid "multi grain", it may be made with a number of grains, but they aren't necessarily whole ones.
4. Walnuts! A great source of omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Peanut butter, and almond butter (the natural kind, like the Teddy brand) They containt heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are loaded with protein.
6. Oatmeal. Keeps your cholesterol down, helps fight against heart disease, and keeps you full until lunch!
7. Almonds. Also packed with monounsaturated fatty acids.
8. Eggs. One of my favorite foods, the whites offer protein, minimal calories, zero fat and cholesterol while the yolks are full of vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
9. Nonfat greek yogurt. Loaded with probiotics, greek yogurt can contain 8 more grams of protein (maybe even more) per serving than regular yogurt.
10. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. A staple in every household! A lean protein.
11. Wild Salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids and will keep your skin glowing! Wild is exposed to fewer toxins than the farmed atlantic variety, so stick with wild if you can.
12. Kale. A leafy green with loads of vitamin C, beta karotene, calcium, and antioxidants.
13. Kiwi. One ounce has twice the amount of vitamin C than an orange and almost as must potassium as a banana.
14. Blueberries. Packed with fiber and antioxidants!
15. Broccoli (one of my favs!) Vitamin C gold mine.
16. Avocado. 20% of your daily dose of fiber in one 1/2 cup serving.
17. Black beans. Another favorite, packed with antioxidants and magnesium which helps maintain nerve muscle function.
18. Sweet potatoes. Full of antioxidant beta-carotene.
19. Extra virgin olive oil. I couldn't live without it! Used in moderation, its an outstanding source of monounsaturated fats, and fights against heart disease.
20. Edamame! Baby soy beans that pack more fiber than shredded wheat cereal and have the same amount of protein as roast turkey.
21. Oranges. Vitamin C and can help the body burn more fat.
22. Spinach. Loaded with iron (for healthy hair) and folate.
23. Pumpkin. The antioxidants in this winter squash keeps skin healthy and can lower blood pressure.
24. Kidney beans. A chili essential, one of the most antioxidant rich foods in a USDA study.
25. Cheese. Ok, so its not the healthiest food for your body. But how can you live without it?! I can't. It's got tons of calcium and is one of the best tasting foods on the planet.

25 heathiest foods for you. You can create tons of healthy happy dishes with these ingredients! Just something new for you to add to your day, or your diet. :)