I keep oats in my kitchen and eat half a cup daily. They are abundant in fiber and antioxidants that promote blood vessel health and reduce blood pressure.
Raw oats are great in a ground, nutty granola that you can sprinkle on yogurt, or you can cook them and serve them with blueberries and cinnamon.
Chickpeas are one of my favorites because they can be used in so many different ways. You can put them in a stew, put some in a salad, or roast them in the oven as a fun snack.
They are full of potassium and magnesium, both of which help keep blood pressure in check. One cup has 15 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber, and 25% of your daily iron.
We should eat leafy greens every day, no matter what shape or size they are. I like arugula for its peppery flavor. Two cups of arugula have only 10 calories and one gram of fiber.
Beta carotene, which becomes vitamin A, is abundant in arugula. This is important for healthy skin, good eyesight, and a strong immune system.
All raw, unprocessed nuts and seeds are great sources of nutrition, so I try to eat them every day.
A small handful of almonds gives you almost 40% of your daily vitamin E needs, 3.5 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein.
Chia and flax seeds also have a lot of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein.
Avocados aren't usually thought of as a source of fiber, but an average-sized avocado has 14 grams of it.
One avocado has a little more than 300 calories and is a great source of many important vitamins, minerals, and healthy monounsaturated fats.
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