15 Best Foods of All Time

In the latest edition of Runner’s World, the magazine takes a look at the “Best Grocery List of All Time.” According to the mag, we all tend to buy the same food products time and time again at the grocery store. I tend to agree as I always stock my cart with diet soda, cottage cheese, Reeses Peanut Butter cups, apples and so on. I don’t even need to make a list anymore because I always buy the same stuff.

The following is a list of what Runner’s World considers to be 15 foods that they consider best for runners as well for general health.

Almonds – They contain vitamin E, which lowers your risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Eggs – Such great source of protein and vitamin K, which will ensure your bones stay strong and healthy!

Sweet Potatoes – I’m not a huge fan but they have a lot of beta-carotene in them, which is a very powerful antioxidant

Whole Grain Cereal – This is a great way to get your daily fiber requirements and keep your stomach taut and happy

Oranges – Super delicious and packed with vitamin C. A recent study indicates vitamin C might help reduce muscle soreness after a particularly strenuous workout

Canned Black Beans –Provides 60 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for fiber and folate, which helps with your heart as well as circulation

Mixed Salad Greens – A variety of greens will provide you with tons of phytonutrients that help “fend off age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes.”

Salmon – This orange-colored fish may help fight the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma.

Whole-Grain Bread- Basically the same benefits as whole-grain cereal

Frozen Stir-Fry Veggies – I can’t say enough about these as their simple to cook and pack tons of vitamins and nutrients

Whole-Grain Pasta- Do you notice a “whole grain” theme here? Whole-grain pasta is delicious and I definitely prefer the taste and nutritional benefits to regular pasta.

Chicken – Chicken is a great source of protein but it also contains vitamin B, which may help regulate fat.

Frozen Mixed Berries – Berries have tons of antioxidants that may help fight Alzheimer’s or cancer. Right now is a great time for these delicious treats so stock and up and freeze them for winter.

Dark Chocolate – Oh, how I wish I liked dark chocolate! It helps lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol and has antioxidants. Remember, the darker the chocolate the better.

Low-fat Yogurt – This tasty treat will give your body the protein and calcium it needs. The bacteria in it will also help fight against a bacterial infection in your digestive tract.