Though I do my fair share of junking and eating out quite often, I am a big food lover at heart and I happen to like many kinds of food that happen to be healthy. The number one reason I eat them is cause I really enjoy the taste and number two; they really do pack a wallop.

So here goes:

• 1 Sweet Potatoes: There are many ways to cook sweet potatoes, the simplest method; and the one I prefer is to bake them just like a regular potato. You can add a bit of butter, cinnamon or brown sugar to top it off.They’re high in beta carotene which are converted to vitamin A in your body, can help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of fiber, vitamins B-6, C and E, Folate and Potassium. And like all vegetables, they’re fat-free and low in calories — one small sweet potato has just 54 calories.
  
• 2 Spinach: I love it when Spinach is added to casseroles and pies, such as quiche for example. When it’s cooked it really adds flavor to the dish.I’m sure most people know the benefits of Spinach; thanks to Popeye, but I’ll name a few more modest ones. For starters, it’s loaded with Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, vitamins A, C and B-6! Furthermore, Spinach can give your immune system a real boost.
  
• 3 Green Tea: For almost 6 years now, the amount of green tea that I probably consumed on a daily basis surpasses the amount of water that I should be drinking. I simply love it, and my day ends up with me feeling like there’s something missing if I skip tea time. There are many different types of green tea, here’s a list of Japanese Green Teas from Wikipedia.The reason why green tea is considered to be good for your health, other than the well known fact that it helps digestion and weight loss. It’s packed with Polyphenols; which has 100 times the antioxidant punch of vitamin C! This Phytochemical may also help in reducing risk of cancer; since it deprives early tumors from nourishment and can also prevent DNA damage.
  
• 4 Salmon: Not only is salmon is simply delicious smoked, raw (sushi) or grilled. It has a very distinct color and shape, that even people who are not big fans of sea food can point it out.The key to the benefits of Salmon, is in it’s diet. The Salmon fish eats other small fish which in turn eat smaller fish called Algae. Algaes possess a very essential kind of fat known as the Omega-3 Fatty Acids — a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots and lowers blood pressure. It’s also a good source of Protein.
  
• 5 Nuts: They’re great to snack on, taste good and don’t contain the harmful fats in other snacks like potato chips and such.That said, it doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you want from them. They still do have fat in them, but the good kind of fat that lowers the bad cholestrol (LDL) and increases the good cholestrol (HDL). However, too much of it may end up causing weight gain. They are also an excellent source of vitamin E, a very important antioxident that fights off cancer and heart disease.
  
• 6 Broccoli: I don’t have a problem with it, but I know many people can’t stand the taste of Broccoli, but they way you cook it can play a huge part in the taste. I suggest boiling (which helps unlock even more benefits if cooked lightly) some Broccoli then serving it with cheese dip, that should enhance or at least cover up the taste if you really hate it. It tastes pretty good that way actually! Though if you really can’t eat Broccoli, then replace it with Brussel Sprouts or Cabbage.Broccoli is full of Beta-Carotene and Phytochemicals that may prevent cancer from developing especially breast, colon and stomach cancers.  It’s also rich in fiber and vitamin C.
• 7 Tomatoes: I can’t live without tomatoes in my diet, and I don’y get people who hate tomatoes. They’re on pizza, in , soups and pastas. You can’t hide from them! And their simply yum. I especially love cherry tomatoes, not only do they look more appeaing…they’re easier to deal with!A powerful anti-oxident that prevents free radicals; and so yes, Tomatoes will reduce risk of cancer too. Tomatoes are also a great source for vitamin C and Beta-Carotene. Tip: You can release more benefits by adding a bit olive oil. Don’t worry if you don’t like Tomatoes much, you still get benefits from Ketchup and tomatoe sauce (on pizza) since they reduce risk of prostate cancer.
  
• 8 Blueberries: Another great food to snack on if you have a bit of a sweet tooth. I like to add it to cereal sometimes since they are easy to add to almost anything, no peeling or cutting needed.Though very small in size, Blueberries may contain more anti-oxidents than any other food item out there. They not only fight off free radicals and prevent heart disease, they have a unique benefit due to it’s special compound that boosts brainpower. Also, they prevent urinary tract infection; like Cranberry (another favorite, but not listed here).
• 9 Honey: I like to use Honey as a sweetner instead of sugar, I put it with my coffee/tea and sometimes with fruits that have a bitter taste to them.Honey is packed with anti-oxidents and can almost be a miracle worker, besides it’s ani-inflamatory and healing power.  It’s also a good energy booster and improves your immune system. It’s anti- bacterial properties helps detoxify your body and digestive system, this also allows people to use Honey on external wounds and cuts to prevent infections.
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• 10 Oats: One word: Quaker. I’ve been drinking Quaker soups since I can remember, never get sick of it. You can also eat it as porridge if soups are not for you.Oats are rich in Fiber and Protien. They lower cholestrol and blood pressure and make you feel full really fast; which helps you eats less and control you weight.