{"id":4981,"date":"2021-08-10T01:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T01:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2021-08-10T19:55:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T19:55:13","slug":"nutrient-dense-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/nutrient-dense-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrient Dense Foods: 20 to Add to Your Diet Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Choosing nutrient-dense foods allows you to maintain high energy levels, have good workouts, meet your body's daily nutritional needs, and maintain a healthy weight.<\/p>\n
Nutrient-dense foods are those that contain tons of the essential nutrients your body needs to function properly.<\/p>\n
Examples include protein, carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats (including omega-3 fatty acids), vitamins, minerals, disease-fighting antioxidants, and probiotics.<\/p>\n
Consuming nutrient-dense foods ensures you consume quality calories and makes you less hungry for “empty calorie foods.”<\/p>\n
Knowing which nutrient-dense foods to pick and which to foods avoid is important to maximize your health and wellness!<\/p>\n
Keep reading to learn the 20 nutrient-dense foods to add to your diet!<\/p>\n
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That\u2019s why we created SuperFuel<\/strong>\u2026 the delicious \u201call-in-one\u201d nutrition shake for busy women 40+<\/span> to give your body the protein + key nutrients you need<\/strong> for more energy, fat burning, and muscle building.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Greek yogurt is one of the healthiest, nutrient-dense foods on the planet and offers numerous benefits for women.<\/p>\n This superfood is loaded with protein, calcium, vitamin B12, iodine, magnesium, other micronutrients, and probiotics, which keep your gut, brain, and immune system healthy.<\/p>\n Greek yogurt contains less sugar and total carbs than regular yogurt.<\/p>\n The protein and calcium in Greek yogurt enhance bone health, muscle development and maintenance, and healthy teeth, skin, hair, and nails.<\/p>\n Women should consume three servings of dairy foods, including Greek yogurt, milk, soy milk, cottage cheese, or kefir, daily to maximize their health.<\/p>\n Top Greek yogurt with berries, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut.<\/p>\n Soy milk is beneficial for women, especially those over 40, for numerous reasons.<\/p>\n It's loaded with protein, calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, heart-healthy fats, and other essential nutrients.<\/p>\n Isoflavones found in soy have properties similar to estrogen, which naturally declines with aging in women.<\/p>\n Studies<\/a> show that women who drink soy milk experience improved muscle and bone density, as well as and lower body weights.<\/p>\n Because of its composition, you can drink soy milk in place of regular milk and count it as a serving from the dairy foods group.<\/p>\n Drink soy milk with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.<\/p>\n Eat whole-grain cereal with soy milk, mix it with your coffee, or use it to make homemade protein smoothies.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Cottage cheese is another nutrient-dense food, mainly because of its high protein content.<\/p>\n One cup of cottage cheese provides nearly 30 grams of high-quality protein.<\/p>\n It's also rich in calcium, B vitamins, phosphorous, selenium, and other vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n Because of its protein and calcium content, cottage cheese helps you maintain strong muscles, bones, and teeth, and aids in healthy weight management.<\/p>\n Studies<\/a> show that consuming dairy foods regularly can increase lean body mass, reduce body fat and weight gain, and lower your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.<\/p>\n Eat cottage cheese with fruit or nuts as a nutrient-dense snack!<\/p>\n Poultry, especially chicken, turkey, and duck, are nutrient-dense, protein-rich foods that can boost satiety, aid in healthy weight management, and promote muscle maintenance.<\/p>\n Three ounces of poultry contain 25-30 grams of protein.<\/p>\n Poultry is also rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and is a fairly low-calorie food.<\/p>\n Aim to eat at least one protein-rich food, such as poultry, at each meal.<\/p>\n Make chicken, turkey, or duck your main course or add it to soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, rice dishes, or casseroles!<\/p>\n \t\t Burn RX is for women who are working on losing weight and want to see faster and easier results from their eating & exercise efforts. It helps your body burn more fat before, during, and after your workouts, which will improve your body composition while boosting your energy + metabolism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Fatty fish, such as salmon and canned light tuna, are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet for several reasons.<\/p>\n They are packed with protein, brain-boosting omega-3 fats, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, zinc, iodine, and other essential micronutrients.<\/p>\n Eating fish on a regular basis may help lower blood pressure and your risk of a stroke or heart attack.<\/p>\n That's why the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week<\/a>.<\/p>\n Make oily fish<\/a> your main course or add fish to tacos, salads, soups, or grilled veggie kabobs.<\/p>\n Whole grains, including quinoa, brown rice, wild rice, and oatmeal, are packed with fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n Examples include B vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium, antioxidants, and other disease-fighting plant components.<\/p>\n Studies<\/a> show that eating whole grains daily helps prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers.<\/p>\n Due to the fiber content of whole grains, they also help reduce high cholesterol and aid in healthy weight management when eaten in place of refined grains (such as white bread and white rice).<\/p>\n Add oatmeal to protein smoothies, eat whole-grain cereal for breakfast, or make whole grain rice or quinoa part of your main course.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Avocados are packed with heart-healthy fats, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium.<\/p>\n Choosing avocados helps you feel full, reduces junk-food cravings, improves heart health, and makes your hair, skin, and nails healthy.<\/p>\n
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Cottage Cheese<\/h2>\n
Poultry<\/h2>\n
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Whole Grains<\/h2>\n
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