Kale

Calories per serving: 34
You asked for it and you got it! Kale really is one of the healthiest foods out there, and it's fast becoming one of the most popular vegetables as well. It's being touted as “the new beef” by many health food gurus, and as far as leafy greens go, it's just aces. In addition to being a fat fighter, it's incredibly versatile – you can eat it raw, boil it down like collard greens, or even make juice out of it. It has lots of fiber, calcium, and vitamin A, along with a wealth of other essential nutrients, minerals, and vegetables.

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Collard Greens

Calories per serving: 46
You may not be a big fan of greens but given that collard greens are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Omega-3 fatty acids, have the ability to lower cholesterol and have a ridiculously low calorie count, it wouldn't hurt to include these in your diet. You can steam these with some seasoning and serve with dressing, stir fry along with other vegetables or even add meat if you like. Versatile and delicious!

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Avocados

Calories per serving: 240
Yes, a cup of avocado has a fair number of calories and fat as well. In this case, though, it’s good fat. That’s why people are using avocado to had moistness and flavor to sandwiches. The creamy vegetable has lots of fiber and protein, as well as potassium. It makes an excellent alternative to mayonnaise and fresh, healthy guacamole makes a fantastic snack.

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Onions

Calories per serving: 64
This may be the first time onions make you cry out of happiness. Raw onions are free from fat and cholesterol; they have a low amount of sodium, and very little sugar. They do have lots of vitamins – B6, C, and K – fiber, and folate, so keep adding them to salads and sandwiches!

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Black Beans

Calories per serving: 227
I love black beans, and they’re so healthy that you should, too! Again, there’s hardly any fat or cholesterol, there’s no sugar, and the sodium is low as well. Black beans have lots of protein, though, along with plenty of iron.

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Tomatoes

Calories per serving: 27
Raw, canned, or cooked, tomatoes are very good for you. Don’t worry about sodium, cholesterol, or saturated fat. Tomatoes are full of vitamins, they’re a good source of fiber, and they’re versatile. There are tons of healthy recipes for a variety of tomato-based delicacies.

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Sweet Potatoes

Calories per serving: 180
There’s a reason sweet potato fries are giving French fries a run for their money. They’re so full of vitamin A that you can almost get healthier just by looking at them. The fact that one cup, just 200 grams, of sweet potatoes provides 769% of the vitamin A you need every day easily makes them one of the healthiest foods available. Saturated fat and cholesterol are almost non-existent, they don’t have a lot of sodium, and they’re full of vitamin C and fiber, too.

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Pumpkin

Calories per serving: 49
Cooked pumpkin is extremely good for you. It doesn’t have a lot of cholesterol, sodium, or saturated fats, it’s fairly low in sugar, and it’s full of vitamins. It’s even got niacin! Plus, it’s so good.

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Spinach

Calories per serving: 7
You read that right – one cup of uncooked spinach only has 7 calories. It is low in fat, sugar, and cholesterol as well, but high in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, calcium, copper, and iron. However, it is fairly high in sodium.

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Legumes

Calories per serving: 269
If you want to keep your cholesterol low, eat lots of legumes. They’re low in sodium and saturated fats but high in copper, protein, and fiber. They’re still incredibly healthy cooked as well, and have even fewer calories.

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Carrots

Calories per serving: 5
It’s no wonder carrots are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re incredibly low in calories and fat, they can lower your cholesterol, and they’re delicious! I’ll munch on carrots whether they’re raw or cooked, any day. Carrots have vitamin A, B6, C, and K, plus iron and fiber.

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Broccoli

Calories per serving: 31
There’s almost nothing bad you can say about broccoli. It’s delicious raw or cooked. It looks neat. It’s got 135% of your daily value of vitamin C, lots of vitamins A, E, B6, and K, and plenty of fiber, too.

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Watermelon

Calories per serving: 46
Watermelon is another excellent choice of melon. It’s low in calories, saturated fats, and sodium. It also helps keep you hydrated and provides you with lots of vitamins A and C.

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Guava

Calories per serving: 112
Guava is has more fat and calories, but here’s the kicker: one serving gets you 628% of your daily vitamin C intake. It doesn’t have a lot of saturated fat or sodium, but it’s full of fiber, copper, and potassium too. At the very least, a tasty guava is a must any time you have a cold.

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Cantaloupe

Calories per serving: 60
If you’re trying to eat healthy and lose weight, cantaloupe is a great choice. It’s extremely low fat, it doesn’t have a lot of sodium, and it’s great if you want to lower your cholesterol. I come from people who like to put salt on cantaloupe and watermelon – avoid that! Cantaloupes have tons of vitamins, including A, B6, C, and K.

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Blueberries

Calories per serving: 84
Blueberries have been getting a lot of attention as one of the healthiest foods out there. They have so many benefits. They’re low in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They’re a great source for potassium and vitamin C, too. Blueberries are a super-food that can help boost your metabolism, so they’re perfect for losing weight.

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Bing Cherries

Calories per serving: 90
I love cherries – they’re so sweet and juicy! If you need to count your calories or watch your sodium intake, they make a great snack. They’ve got plenty of fiber and vitamin C, too.

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Apricots

Calories per serving: 74
Apricots have even less calories. They’re remarkably low in sugar as well. If you have high cholesterol, make raw apricots your snack of choice. Get plenty of vitamins A and C, not to mention fiber.

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Strawberries

Calories per serving: 49
You have to love strawberries. They’re extremely low in calories and saturated fats. A cup of halved strawberries is equal to 149% of the vitamin C you need every day. They’re rich in potassium and fiber, plus they’re delicious.

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Apples

Calories per serving: 95
Speaking of apples, however, they do make extremely healthy snacks. With no fat and low sodium and cholesterol, you can’t go wrong. Apples offer lots of vitamin C and fiber as well. Add them to oatmeal or cut a few of them up into easy-to-eat slices.

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