The Healthiest Foods You Need in Your Diet

Learn about eight of the healthiest foods to add to your diet right away. Number one may surprise you!

0:00 Introduction: The healthiest foods you should be eating
0:10 What is the definition of food?
0:30 Which foods create the most disease?
4:13 Ultra-processed ingredients
6:50 Three ingredients to avoid
7:11 The healthiest foods
10:35 Learn more about the most anti-inflammatory food

In this video, we’re going to talk about the healthiest foods and some of the unhealthiest foods. Food is defined as that which is eaten to sustain life, provide energy, and promote the growth and repair of tissues.

By this definition, everything we eat should not be defined as food! Ultra-processed foods do not sustain life, provide energy, or promote the growth of tissues. Ultra-processed foods, also known as junk foods, create the most disease.

Ultra-processed foods can be described as foods that have been altered in an extreme way, either chemically, mechanically, or with heat. These “foods” should be completely eliminated from the diet.

Foods like Doritos are packed full of chemically altered GMO ingredients. They contain large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids and are shelf-stable for long periods of time.

Ultra-processed foods often contain three main ingredients: synthetic sugars, synthetic starches, and synthetic seed oils. Avoid these ingredients.

Here are the 8 healthiest foods:
1. Red meat–Grass-fed, grass-finished beef is excellent for your health and is one of the highest sources of glutamine.
2. Wild-caught fatty fish–Salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Shellfish–Shrimp, clams, mussels, and other shellfish contain omega-3s, but they’re also a rich source of trace minerals. Oysters are one of the best sources of zinc.
4. Eggs–Choose organic pasture-raised eggs.
5. Fermented vegetables–Sauerkraut and kimchi are excellent sources of probiotics and vitamin C.
6. Leafy greens–Arugula, spinach, and high-quality lettuce contain folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming dairy with spinach can reduce oxalates.
7. Organ meats–Beef liver, cod liver, and other organ meats are rich in many vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals.
8. Herbs and spices–Garlic, onion, sage, thyme, sea salt, basil, and cinnamon all have unique properties and important health benefits.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and intermittent fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll add these 8 healthy foods to your diet and avoid ultra-processed foods. I’ll see you in the next video.

Dave McKinnon
 

  • @ntsika.maqungo says:

    Dr Berg is going crazy with these health videos he’s giving us this year. Huge respect for that.

  • @lucyclink9163 says:

    Thank you so much for another great video. I always learn something new with each video. I find your videos so motivational. I am on week 18 of Intermittent Fasting / Keto by following your expert advice. I have lost 3 and a half stones in this time. Thank you for all that you do Dr Berg.

  • @romb1818 says:

    One Dr.Berg’s video a day keeps diseases away. 😉

  • @FLGurl says:

    Just started doing Carnivore almost 2 weeks ago. Within a week all the bloated-ness went away. I am avoiding foods with oxalates, lectins, goitrogens, catechins, salicylates, and flavanoids for starters. No greens, no night shades like tomatoes, no fermented either. I agree with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised eggs with no soy or grain feed, wild caught salmon, onion & garlic (because they keep those pipes clean — at least for me). I feel really good now and much better than when I made these ‘menu’ changes almost 2 weeks ago. I do not call it D-I-E-T because of the first 3 letters in that word.

    • @herbielina says:

      Carnivore is an excellent elimination diet to reset & heal our guts.
      After 6 months you can try to add back another healthy food one at a time to see if you get an difficult inflammation response.

    • @FLGurl says:

      ​@@herbielina I think that is a great idea. I am going to play the wait and see game though because this is going so good I really hope it continues. No bugs for me!

  • @SunraeSkatimunggr says:

    They used to say you need unsaturated fats in order for them to carry vitamins. Then, they used to say whole wheat was better for the body, as well. I have been studying “health food” since the early 1970’s and find it interesting how so many concepts have completely reversed over the years.

  • @agulanwo856 says:

    1. Red meat (grass fed/finished)
    2. Wild caught fish
    3. Shell fish
    4. Eggs (Highest quality.)
    5. Fermented vegetables
    6. Leafy greens
    7. Organ meats
    8. Herbal spices

  • @ThisIsMYStoryAS says:

    Dr. Berg, you’re on an amazing roll lately with this video, the fasting, the belly fat video and the sarcastic bad foods video you uploaded on Sunday. Knowledge is power and it’s great to get it from you, Dr. Berry and others who share the same or similar mindset!!!

  • @Bro-hl1pq says:

    Thanks Dr. B
    You’re saving us from the sick care program we’re used to.

  • @EmilyJohnson558 says:

    😮 One correction, there are people who are allergic to red meat, but it is because of a reaction occuring after certain types of tick bites.

  • @hahahase3816 says:

    Dr. Berg is taking us out of the matrix of the food industry.

  • @melissakennedy2849 says:

    Wow! Field corn! That’s horrible, I’ve had feed corn and it’s nothing to write home about. Doritos were hands-down, my favorite junk food snack and they’re absolutely garbage. It’s amazing that they get away with selling this as food. thanks Dr. berg for all the great information you share, you’re a great teacher😊

  • @MountainMama1970 says:

    my husband has been having gout flareups since spring time. I’ve watched a lot of your videos. We have eliminated the high purine foods and becoming more alkaline in his system with lemon water and buy certain foods. He is also taking quercetin. a lot of the meat you listed they say to avoid if you have gout. I’m just wondering if we get everything going in his system with the prebiotic alkaline based diet, can we re-introduce these foods in a portion quantity? I have learned so much about gout, and we are taking every step to avoid having to take the medication’s.

  • @bigdogbulldog9912 says:

    Dr Berg is my hero and a life saver

  • @user-yd3uh4pz5e says:

    “Pluck” and “Heart & Soil” offer alternatives to organ meats through powder forms as a seasoning or a capsule that you can break apart and add into a shake. It’s great!

  • @fidelcatsro6948 says:

    Here are the 8 healthiest foods:
    1. Red meat–Grass-fed, grass-finished beef is excellent for your health and is one of the highest sources of glutamine.
    2. Wild-caught fatty fish–Salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
    3. Shellfish–Shrimp, clams, mussels, and other shellfish contain omega-3s, but they’re also a rich source of trace minerals. Oysters are one of the best sources of zinc.
    4. Eggs–Choose organic pasture-raised eggs.
    5. Fermented vegetables–Sauerkraut and kimchi are excellent sources of probiotics and vitamin C.
    6. Leafy greens–Arugula, spinach, and high-quality lettuce contain folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming dairy with spinach can reduce oxalates.
    7. Organ meats–Beef liver, cod liver, and other organ meats are rich in many vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals.
    8. Herbs and spices–Garlic, onion, sage, thyme, sea salt, basil, and cinnamon all have unique properties and important health benefits.

    Thank you Dr Berg!😺👍

  • @JuliElisabeti says:

    Thank you so much Dr Berg, you are very appreciated. People need to know about the terrible oils, remove them and use only good, natural oils/fats. And I love how you’re emphasizing probiotics. 💚 They’re truly life saving, essential for good health!!

  • @ethanscannell4383 says:

    Really liked the explanation of the ingredients on the nutrition label – you should do more of these!

  • @nirvana_1911 says:

    Dr Bergs advice has changed my life and how I look at lifestyle and nutrition. Love your work. I look forward to your videos every week!

  • @aliawells says:

    Thanks Dr BERG! I love this video. Watching while eating steak and eggs and some cheese. I have a very hard time with leafy greens. But I can do organ meats. Kidneys are also good.

  • @MiuYuaYell says:

    0:06: 🥦 Importance of Healthy Eating and Identifying Ultra Processed Foods
    3:39: 🥦 Importance of Amino Acids in Diet and Nutrient Reduction Techniques
    7:31: 🥗 Optimal diet choices for health include grass-fed beef, wild caught fatty fish, and shellfish for their healing properties and omega-3 fatty acids.
    Recapped using Tammy AI

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