FOODS WE SHOULD EAT
- Dr. Zaahir Allah Muhammad Xi
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min read

FRUITS
Apples: Green Granny Smith variety is best.
Avocados: Avoid large haas avocados if possible.
Bananas: Baby or burro bananas are best.
Berries: Specifically blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and mulberries.
Cucumbers: Avoid seedless cucumbers (GMO).
Grapefruit/Pomelo: Excellent source of vitamin C and rich in antioxidants.
Other Citrus Fruits: Specifically key limes, lemons, limes, and oranges.
Mangoes: Contain prebiotic dietary fiber, which helps feed good bacteria in the gut.
Melons: Specifically cantaloupe and watermelon.
Pears: Help fight inflammation and promote bowel regularity.
Plums & Prunes: Excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants.
Peppers: Specifically red, yellow, and green bell peppers.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: High concentration of lycopene, a power antioxidant.
Tropical Fruits: Including dragonfruit, guava, jackfruit, rambutans, passionfruit, pomegranate, sapote, and soursop.
Watermelon Seeds: One of the most nutrient-dense variety of seeds. A powerhouse of essential nutrients such as folate, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and potassium. Also rich in amino acids, proteins, and vitamin B complex, all of which play a role in boosting the body's metabolism and contribute to a strong immune system.
VEGETABLES
Arugula: Nutrient-dense, cancer-fighting power food also rich in chlorophyll.
Callaloo: Contains a variety of proteins, making it great for building muscle.
Chard: Great source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and fiber.
Celery: Rich in antioxidants, bioactive compounds, and provides key nutrients.
Cilantro: Contains high levels of nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-fungal properties. Dandelion Greens: Contain substantial amounts of minerals and vitamins.
Parsley: Improves bone health and fights against cancer and diabetes.
Purslane: Source of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that combats disease.
Romaine: Great source of beta carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body.
Rose Potatoes: Nutrient-filled skin contains fiber, B vitamins, iron and potassium.
Spinach: Specifically organic Malabar spinach.
Squashes: Including zucchini, acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and summer squash.
Watercress: High antioxidant content which lowers risk of chronic diseases.
Yams: Great source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants.
NUTS & SEEDS
Almonds: High in antioxidant vitamin E and monounsaturated ("good") fat.
Brazil Nuts: Particularly high in selenium, a mineral with potent antioxidant properties.
Coconut: Rich in copper and iron, specifically coconut meat or coconut shreds.
Hemp Seeds: Contain high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Macadamia: Helps reduce total LDL cholesterol levels.
Pine Nuts: Contain high levels of magnesium, iron, zinc, antioxidants and protein.
Pistachios: Rich in vitamin B6 which promotes immune and nervous system health.
Sunflower Seeds: Rich in B complex vitamins, essential for a healthy nervous system.
GRAINS
Amaranth: Nutritious, gluten-free grain containing fiber, protein, and micronutrients.
Black Forbidden Rice: Prevents the spread of cancerous cells and can even kill them.
Fonio: Great source of gluten-free protein and fiber.
Kamut®: Contains protein, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1 and B3.
Spelt: Contains several essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and zinc.
Teff: An excellent source of protein containing all essential amino acids.
Wild Rice: Contains large amounts of essential
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