1. Quinoa

The food no one can spell or say. It is a great substitute for rice or potatoes. It will fill you up without the extra carbs. A solid source of protein, it can be made into a cold salad, warm breakfast cereal and great side dish.

2. Spinach

The food that you hated as a kid, is a must have for a healthy person. A super source of Vitamin A, Spinach can be added to almost any dish, including sauces, salads, stir fry. replace your nutrition depleted ice burg lettuce with spinach and see the results. Popeye cant be wrong!

3. Black Beans

Whether canned or dry black beans should be stocked in your kitchen. A filling source of carbohydrates packs a walloping 15 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber per serving! While it does have a healthy serving of carbs, they are a slow burning carbohydrate which will leave you feeling fuller longer and not apt to snack.

4. Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts

Lean protein, enough said.

5.Avocado

A food that is jam packed of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids. Don`t be afraid of the word fat, it will keep you satiated for hours. An extra does of vitamin C does not hurt either. Add it to a sandwich or salad for extra flavour.

6. Apples

An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, but it won`t hurt. A great post workout snack or a morning wake up. Add to your green smoothie for flavour and fiber.

7. Sweet Potatoes

Everyone loves a potato as a side dish, you need to step up and switch from the white side to the sweet side. One serving of sweet potato will give you 2 and a half times the amount of your daily requirement of Vitamin A. Add in the high fiber and vitamin C, you cannot lose. Bake, mash or for a nice change go for homemade oven baked fries.