“HEALTH IS WEALTH”. We keep on hearing this famous phrase time and again. But, we always remain confused about how to make health our wealth. A wide range of food products is available in the market to choose from. Though, the food we take depends on the country we live and our surroundings, here are top 10 foods which we must eat to keep us healthy and going:

1. Apples: First and the unforgettable are apples. As is said, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We must make apples a part of our daily diet. They are rich in fiber and vitamin C.
2. Almonds: Just like apples, almonds also have high fiber content. They are also rich in Vitamin E.
3. Broccoli: Think of any nutrient required by the body and it is present in broccoli. It is an excellent source of iron, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, etc. It prevents diabetes and keeps our heart in good health.
   
4. Blueberries: They are best recognized as antioxidants rich in vitamin E and vitamin C. they promote healthy ageing and prevents infection.
5. Beans: Low in fat and high in protein, they are the best food we can think of to maintain growth and development of body. They are also good for heart as they do not promote cholesterol formation.
6. Salmon: Though it is always good to have some fish or fish products in the diet, the orange blistering filets of salmon are best to have for omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. They are rich in proteins and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
7. Sweet potatoes: Most of the people are under a big misconception that, these sweet delicacies have large amount of sugar and thus, avoid consuming them. Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, vitamins B-6, C and E. Similar to potatoes, they are also the richest source of carbohydrates.
8. Spinach: Spinach has high levels of iron, vitamin C and vitamin E. It promotes healthy growth of nails, hair and skin.
9. Wheat germ: It has a high content of potassium, iron and various other vitamins.

10.  Vegetable juice: Taking juice of whole fruits and vegetables is a superb way of having all the nutrients present, including those which are usually lost during cooking. It is also easy to consume juice rather than finding servings of various vegetables throughout the day.

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