These are the 20 best foods you can purchase at your grocery store, according to livestrong.com. They “fight fat, build muscle, and prevent disease.” Livestrong.com recommends building your diet around these foods.

  • Almonds
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Berries
  • Bell peppers
  • Black beans
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Butternut Squash
  • Chicken Breast
  • Edamame
  • Eggs
  • Flaxseed
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Spinach
  • Salmon
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Yogurt

They give reasons for why they selected each food. You can read them yourself here. Also, please notice that they are not in order of which is best for you; they are in alphabetical order.

I eat most of these foods on a pretty consistent basis simply because I think they are fabulously delicious. I’ve never considered myself a healthy eater.

Perhaps it’s less important that I adjust my diet and more important that I adjust my view of my diet. Really, how can I eat a healthier diet if I don’t have an accurate understanding of which foods make up my diet?