When it comes to healthy eating, the science is clear; the less food that is processed or as little refined as possible and free of additives or other artificial substances, the better. But which foods provide the most important value-for-money nutrients? Australian Taste has picked out the Top 100 superfoods for 2017, all of which are available at the supermarket, are affordable, family-friendly, and taste great. Below is the short version.
Almonds
Apples
Avocado
Bananas
Barley
Beef (lean)
Beetroot
Black beans
Blackberries
Black-eyed beans
Blueberries
Borlotti beans
Brazil nuts
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Buckwheat
Butter beans
Cabbage
Cocoa powder
Paprika (red)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chia seeds
Chickpeas
Chili pepper (fresh)
Cloves
Cinnamon
Coconut oil
Coriander
Curd cheese
Cumin seeds
Dandelion tea
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
Dried figs
Soybeans
Eggs
Extra virgin olive oil
Fennel seed
Freekeh
Garlic
Ginger
Goji berries (dried)
Green tea
Kale
Kangaroo
Kimchi
Kiwi
Kombucha
Leek
Lemons and limes
Lentils
Flaxseed
Macadamia nuts
Macadamia oil
Mango
Manuka Honey
Milk
Mint
Miso
Mushrooms
Mustard seeds
Nutmeg
Oats
Oranges
Papaya
Parsley
Pea
Pecans
Pumpkin seeds
Pistachios
Pomegranate
Psyllium husk
Quinoa
Raspberries
Red grapes
Red beans
Rice (brown and black)
Ruccola
Rosemary
Sage
Salmon
Sardines
Seaweed
Sesame seeds
Swiss chard
Spelt
Spinach
Strawberries
Sunflower seeds
Sweet potato
Tahini
Tofu
Tomatoes
Turkey (lean)
Turmeric
Walnuts
Watercress
Watermelon
Wheat germ
Yogurt (natural and unsweetened Greek style)
