Underrated healthy foods: List of underappreciated foods in America and the world
10 UNDERRATED FOODS IN AMERICA YOU SHOULD BE EATING
You’ve seen Twitter talk about liver, eggs, steak, raw milk, oysters etc to death…Yet there are some healthy foods that many Americans no longer eat or enjoy because it they are considered bad or unhealthy…in this article, I am going to show you some foods that are often overlooked but healthy.
List of underappreciated foods in America and the world
Here are 10 foods with powerful benefits that are rarely mentioned:
1. Mussels
Everybody talks about oysters, but rarely mentions mussels!
Mussels are a great source of selenium, iron, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, B12 and is one of the best sources if vitamin B1!
They are also extremely cheap!
2. Seaweed
Most people do not get enough iodine in their diet, which is vital for your thyroid, and seaweed is by far the best source of iodine!
It’s also a great source of copper, riboflavin, thiamin, and much more!
3. Cod liver
You can’t scroll on Twitter for 5 minutes without seeing someone mention beef liver, but rarely do you see anyone mention cod liver!
Both are great, but cod liver is an amazing source of Vitamin D and and omega 3’s, especially DHA (the most important omega 3)
4. Romaine
Many people in the USA think romaine is just empty calories, but it is actually a solid source of nutrients despite being only 8 calories in a cup!
Romaine is a good source of vitamin K and folate, as well as trace amounts of many other vitamins and minerals.
5. Cinnamon
Americans think cinnamon just belongs in sweet treats, but has been prized for medicinal benefits for thousands of years!
It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, can improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar, reduce neurodegenerative…
6. Vanilla
Similar to cinnamon, many think vanilla only belongs on dessert.
Vanilla bean actually has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and even anti-cancer properties!
7. Chicken with the skin/bone
Chicken with the skin and bone doesn’t get nearly enough love!
Not only is it cheaper and juicier than white chicken meat, it is also higher in vitamin B12, zinc, collagen and glycine!
8. Olives
Olives are an amazing source of Vitamin E, which is a vitamin many people struggle to get enough of.
Olives also contain copper, iron, calcium and are great for hydration due to the sodium content!
9. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene and beta carotene, and the compounds naringenin and chlorogenic acid, which have all been shown to protect against various diseases and reduce inflammation.
They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium,…
10. Peas
Peas are a part of underappreciated foods in America. A great source of vitamin C, fiber vitamin A, magnesium, many other minerals and even have a solid amount of protein!
To be clear, I am a huge fan of liver, oysters, eggs, etc too! Eggs are now very unpopular but healthy.
Source: Cooking with Chris
