The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet

There’s only a limited amount of food that we can eat in a single day, so it makes sense to spend our calorie budget wisely. In order to maximize the amount of nutrients we take in, we need to eat foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients. Here are four of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

Potatoes: The World’s Most Perfect food

Potatoes are jammed with nutrients and are really one of the world’s most perfect foods. A single large potato contains lots of potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese, with plenty of vitamin C and most of the B vitamins. They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient we need and there have been accounts of people living on nothing but potatoes for a long time.

They’re also one of the most fulfilling foods in existence. When researchers compared the satiety value of different foods, boiled potatoes scored higher than any other food they measured. If you cook potatoes and then allow them to cool afterwards, they also form large amounts of resistant starch, which is a fiber-like substance that has many additional health benefits.

Blueberries: Powerful Antioxidants

Blueberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants that protect our bodies from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals. They contain the highest antioxidant capacity of all commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. The fact that they’re colorful and tasty, and the frozen ones are just as healthy, is just a bonus.

Salmon and Tuna: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Salmon, tuna, and other types of fatty fish are very high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are very important for the optimal function of your body. Other than omega-3s, fatty fish also pack a massive amount of other nutrients. Studies suggest that those who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of heart disease, and maybe even dementia and depression.

Shellfish: Highly Nutritious

Clams, oysters, and various other types of shellfish are among the most nutritious foods available, yet people rarely eat them. Clams are among the best sources of vitamin B12 in existence, while oysters are incredibly nutritious, with high amounts of zinc, copper, B12, and vitamin D. Shellfish can be considered a great food for those who want to be as close to vegetarian as possible, but still want the benefits of animal foods.

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