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A to Z list of foods

This page is under construction.  For now it links to good articles about specific foods.  Eventually, I would like to have my own articles on many foods.

Abbreviatons

NF – Nutritionfacts.org

WHF – World’s Healthiest Foods

Advanced – advanced information (ie even if you have done a lot of reading, this could still be new to you)

Here is a nice site that lets you pick recipes based on foods you want to include/exclude and nutrients you require.

List of Foods

Asparagus – WHF NF

Avocado – WHF NF

Basil – WHF  NF

Black pepper – WHF  NF

Beets – WHF  NF

Bell pepper – WHF  NF

Bok choy – WHF  NF

Broccoli – WHF  NF  Advanced

Brussels sprouts – WHF  NF

Cabbage – WHF  NF

Carrots – WHF  NF

Cauliflower – WHF  NF

Celery – WHF  NF

Chilli pepper, dried – WHF  nf

Cilantro & Coriander – WHF  NF

Cinnamon, ground – WHF  NF

Cloves – WHF  NF

Collard greens – WHF  NF

Corn – WHF  NF

Cucumbers – WHF  NF

Cumin seeds – WHF  NF

Dill – WHF  NF

Eggplant – WHF  NF

Fennel – WHF  NF

Flax seeds – WHF  NF  Todays Dietician

Garlic – WHF, NF

Ginger – WHF  NF

Green beans – WHF

Green peas – WHF  NF

Green Tea  WHF  NF Todays Dietician

Kale – WHF  NF

Leeks – WHF  NF

Mushrooms – WHF-crimini, WHF-shiitake, NF, ‘NF-The best mushroom

Mustard greens – WHF  NF

Mustard seeds – WHF  NF

Nuts – WHF  NF  Todays Dietitican

Olive oil – WHF-extra virgin  NF

Olives – WHF, NF

Onions – WHF, NF

Oregano – WHF  NF

Parsley – WHF  NF

Peppermint – WHF  NF

Potatoes – WHF  NF

Romaine lettuce – WHF  NF

Rosemary – WHF  NF

Rice –  WHF-brown riceNF,  ‘NF-The best rice‘  white vs brown

Sage – WHF  NF

Sea vegetables – WHF  NF

Spinach – WHF  NF

Squash – WHF-summer, WHF-winter

Sweet potatoes – WHF  NF

Swiss chard – WHF  NF

Thyme – WHF  NF

Tomatoes – WHF  NF

Turmeric – WHF, NF

Turnip greens – WHF  NF

 

Subhas Ganguli

Dr Subhas Ganguli is a Canadian gastroenterologist with an interest in the role of food in the prevention of disease. In November 2019 he passed the Board Exam of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

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