In order to be healthy and fit, exercise is crucial. However, another component, just as important as exercise, is what we consume nutritionally. The Health Fitness Revolution team has put together a simple list of Top 20 items that should be in your fridge and pantry in 2014. With physical activity, healthy nutrition, and mental balance, we can manage, control, or completely avoid 60-70% of known illnesses. Here are 20 Items You Should Be Getting:
1. Coconut water
2. Avocados
3. 100% whole grain wheat bread
4. Apples
5. Spinach
6. Almond butter
7. Greek yogurt
8. Plain oatmeal (no sugar!)
9. 70% of more cacao Dark Chocolate
10. 100% whole grain wheat pasta
11. Almond milk
12. Green tea
13. Lemons
14. Lean meats
15. Fish
16. Frozen berries for smoothies
17. Nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
18. Free range eggs
19. Herbs and spices instead of salt
20. Tofu (Disclaimer: The scientific community is split on whether soy products are good or bad for health, with half of studies praising soy products and the other half disagreeing- we will let you decide for yourself how you feel about them.)
