It’s very unfortunate that some foods are not given their importance and are not taken seriously. They may be extremely nutritious yet they are not given their due importance. One such vegetable is celery. It is a good source of water and is extremely nutritious. Unfortunately, it is only seen as a garnish and never in the form of a main meal. Besides being high in nutrition it is also a great food that helps to boost your sex drive. It is a protein packed food and is high in fiber as well and hence you must try and incorporate it into your daily diet.

Another popular food that is native to Japan; but rarely seen in meals is seaweed. This weed is calcium rich as well as is a great source of potassium, minerals like zinc and iron and vitamins. One must also take care not to over indulge in this weed as it is extremely high in sodium and hence can have adverse effects if you suffer from high blood pressure.

Hemp seeds are rich in omega 3 fats; this helps you to fight against heart related diseases, high blood pressure and keeps your cholesterol count in check. Scallops are another option. It is extremely rich in protein, magnesium and potassium. You get the same benefits from clams and oysters. You must have a healthy serving of either of these fish atleast once a week to get your required dose of protein. Most people prefer to eat white meats; however; red meats like mutton and beef are extremely healthy. White meats are high in fats and hence pose as a health risk. When you consume red meats you load up on nutrients that help you to stay fit and health. You need to be cautious however about your portion sizes as this kind of meat is normally high in calories. In your attempt to be healthy you should not add pounds to your body.

Lentils come as no great surprise of being a stealth food. Lentils of all kinds and colors are a source of anti oxidants; the properties that helps you to fight diseases. Most people refrain from eating lentils as they do not make very interesting meals. The trick here is to add the lentils to red and white meat preparations. Do so and you will notice a change in the amount of lentils you and your family begin to consume on a daily basis.