Best food groups: Fatty fish, soy, nuts and seeds, fortified foods
Also consider: Anchovies, mackerel, bluefin tuna, white fish
What are omega-3 fats and why are they so important? Omega-3 fat...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Nuts and seeds, and their oils
Also consider: Pecans, Brazil nuts, sesame oil, pumpkin seeds
What is polyunsaturated fat and why is it so important? Polyunsaturated f...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Nuts, oils, fish
Also consider: Soybean oil, almonds, peanuts, cashews, avocados
What are monounsaturated fats and why are they so important? They are called monounsaturat...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Meat, shellfish
Also consider: Baked beans, ricotta cheese, wheat germ, fortified cereal
What is zinc and why is it so important? The importance of zinc for human health was fi...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Salt, greens
Also consider: Swiss chard, canned foods, processed meats, frozen entrées and side dishes, cheese, snacks and other processed foods
What is sodium...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Fish, nuts
Also consider: Herring, flounder, perch, halibut, clams, turkey, yeast
What is selenium and why is it so important? Selenium is a trace mineral (meaning yo...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Vegetables, dairy, fish, fruits
Also consider: Tomato paste, puree, and sauce; bananas and plantains; tropical trail mix; halibut; tuna; cod; chocolate milk
What is p...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Meat, seafood, dairy, nuts and seeds, whole-grain products
Also consider: Parmesan cheese, beef, eggs, chicken, mozzarella
What is phosphorus and why is it so importa...moreHealthy Food
Best food groups: Legumes, nuts, whole grains
Also consider: Almonds, oats, peanuts, yogurt, potatoes, bread, green split peas, dark greens
What is molybdenum and why is it so importan...more