21 Healthy Foods You Need in Your Kitchen by 21 Healthy Foods You Need in Your KitchenPile your grocery cart with as many of the following 21 whole foods as you can. Incorporating these healthy foods into your diet will make you feel like a rockstar!Tomatoes Eat tomatoes to lower your risk of certain cancers, ward off diabetes, and reduce your risk of heart disease - this beautiful tart is a great way to get in your daily dose of lycopene!Blueberries Eat blueberries to reduce belly fat, stave off heart disease, and protect against cancer - this lovely smoothie is a great way to drink up your blueberries!Broccoli Broccoli is a powerhouse veggie that has anti-aging properties, protects against cancer-causing free radicals, and protects against cardiovascular disease - so eat up!Spinach Spinach is packed with good-for-you nutrients and minerals, as well as disease-fighting antioxidants - toss it in your salad or sneak it into your pasta or soup for a truly healthy meal!Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has been shown to slow the signs of aging, among other health benefits - what more could you ask for?Whole Wheat Bread Nutrient-rich whole grain bread is a far better health choice than white bread - try to make the switch!Apples Eat apples to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and get a healthy dose of vitamin C!Oatmeal Lower your LDL cholesterol while eating breakfast every morning!Almonds The vitamin E in almonds can help nourish your skin and protect it from the sun's damaging rays!Salmon Get a dose of healthy omega-3's with at least one serving of wild salmon every week - it's beneficial for your cardiovascular health, and keeps your nervous system in tip-top shape!Extra Virgin Olive Oil If you're not cooking with olive oil, try swapping it for your cooking oil and lower your LDL cholesterol!Kale Kale is the new "queen of green" and is loaded with powerful antioxidants and a bevy of beneficial vitamins!Quinoa Quinoa is a complete protein and it's gluten free, so it's perfect for those on specialized diets!Black Beans Get a fiber, protein, and folate fix from a bowl of delicious black beans!Chia Seeds Chia seeds deliver a maximum amount of nutrients with minimum calories, and are the most concentrated source for healthy omega-3's!Sweet Potatoes Swap out your white potatoes for bright, vibrant sweet potatoes and get a huge dose of beta-carotene!Lentils A heaping bowl of steaming lentil soup helps keeps your weight down, stabilizes blood sugar, and lowers your cholesterol!Greek Yogurt Swap your regular yogurt for Greek yogurt for added protein, lower carbs, and less sugar!Bulgur Bulgur contains iron, B vitamins, and fiber - it makes a tasty side dish!Brussel Sprouts If you've snubbed your nose at Brussel sprouts, roast them to bring out their rich, earthy flavor - Brussel sprouts are a nutrient powerhouse!Beets Beets are an instant energy source, and they contain many beneficial vitamins and minerals - try roasting them for an amazing side dish!