Read this article at Discovery.com discussing the various superfoods that provide the most nutrition at affordable costs.
Here is the quick list:
- Kale (Vitamin C, vitamin B and calcium)
- Broccoli (Neutralizes toxins)
- Winter Squash (Vitamin B6)
- Sweet Potatoes (Fiber, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C)
- Cabbage (Neutralizes toxins)
- Apples (Fiber and antioxidants)
- Quinoa (Higher in majority of nutrients compared to rice)
- Brown Basmati Rice (Selenium and magnesium)
- Barley (Manganese, selenium, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium)
- Adzuki Beans (High protein and other vitamins)
- Black Beans (Good source of tons of vitamins)
- Flaxseed (Omega 3 fatty acids)
- Sunflower Seeds (RDA for vitamin E)
- Sesame Seeds (Calcium and magnesium)
- Almonds (Vitamin E)