Whole Foods (Not the Store)

When you look at your plate, which foods were plucked from a plant, pulled from the ground, taken directly from nature, unprocessed?

Whole foods are any foods that have not been processed, packaged or altered in any way from their natural state.

Whole foods are crucial because they contain all the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Nutrients are retained, allowing for optimal absorption and nourishment.

In order for your body to be as healthy as possible, it’s extremely important to include as many whole foods as possible in your diet.

Can you think of some examples of foods that are not whole?

Cookies, hot dogs, chips, pasta, American cheese, ice cream

What are some whole foods you include in your diet?

Vegetables, fruits, grains, meat, legume, seafood

Read our list below and note your favorite whole foods. Create a list of your own and keep it handy for your grocery shopping days.

Vegetables

Carrots, broccoli, kale, avocados, cauliflower, spinach, peppers

Fruits

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwis

Grains

Brown rice, oatmeal, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, millet

Beans

Black, pinto, kidney, black-eyed peas, chickpeas