4 of the Most Nutrient Dense Foods on Earth

In order to maximize the amount of nutrients we take in, we need to eat foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients.

Here are 4 of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

1. Potatoes

Potatoes are nutrient-jammed and really one of the world’s most perfect foods.

A single large potato contains lots of Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper and Manganese… with plenty of vitamin C and most of the B vitamins.

They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient we need and there have been accounts of people living on nothing but potatoes for a long time.

They are also one of the most fulfilling foods in existence. When researchers compared the “satiety value” of different foods, boiled potatoes scored higher than any other food they measured.

If you cook the potatoes and then allow them to cool afterwards, they also form large amounts of resistant starch, which is a fiber-like substance with many additional health benefits.

2. Blueberries

Although not as high in vitamins and minerals as vegetables (calorie for calorie), the antioxidant content is where these tiny fruits really shine.

Blueberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants that protect our bodies from damage by unstable molecules called 'free radicals'.

In fact, they contain the highest antioxidant capacity of ALL commonly consumed fruits and vegetables.

The fact that they are colorful and taste good, and that the frozen ones are still very healthy, is just a bonus.

3. Salmon and Tuna

Not all fish is created equal. Salmon, tuna and other fatty types of fish contain the greatest amount of Omega-3 fats, which are extremely important for the optimal function of your body.

Other than omega-3s, fatty fish also pack a massive amount of other nutrients. For example, salmon is rich in high quality protein and contains a lot of vitamins and minerals… including large amounts of Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium and all the B-vitamins.

It's a good idea to eat fatty fish at least once or twice a week, to get all the Omega-3s that your body (and brain) desperately need.

In fact, studies suggest those who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of heart disease, and maybe even dementia and depression.

4. Shellfish

Clams, oysters and various other types of shellfish are among the most nutritious foods available, yet people rarely eat them.

Clams are among the best sources of vitamin B12 in existence, with a 100 grams of clams supplying over 16 times the RDA or recommended dietary allowance.

Oysters are also incredibly nutritious; 100 grams of oysters supplies 6 times the RDA for Zinc, 2 times the RDA for Copper, along with large amounts of B12 and Vitamin D.

Shellfish can also be considered a great food for people who want to be as close to vegetarian as possible, while also getting most of the benefits of consuming animal foods. Because shellfish are considered non-sentient, which means they don't have the capacity to feel or perceive any sensations.

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[ruthc]

Me an Irish person : ‘YESS POTATOES!!’

[michawill]

I've learned more from YouTube comments in one year - ironically especially on "expert's" channels - than anything I learned at school. It's changed my life

[omanvictory]

Me top 4 are raw fish eggs, raw oysters, raw liver and raw kefir milk. And whole sardines beast tuna and salmon because you eat there heart, liver etc so get the full nutrients. Blue berries are a great as fruits go but potatoes would not even make my top 10.

[positivelastaction]

Potatoes????

That’s absurd.

How about liver??? It’s one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

[stangtrax]

Milled Flaxseed for Omega 3, no need for fish. Fish also if farm raised are not healthy due to there diets.

[galactichand]

Potatoes
Blueberries
Salmon & Tuna
Shellfish (clams, oysters, etc.)

[simplifyenglish]

Thanks to me for save your time.
1 potato
2 blueberries
3 fatty fish salmon
4 Shelfish

[ronin]

You mention Tuna and not Sardines??? Just LOL

[mmw]

Am I supposed to believe that potatoes and blueberries are more nutrient dense than fatty fish and shellfish?

[Artsyscones]

I have always loved potato. When I got sick 4 years ago potato were one of the only foods that I would eat. And now fully recovered they are Still an absolute favorite. When I was younger once I went to a restaurant where there were 5 courses to pick from to make a meal, and I picked 5 different types of potatos😅 mashed potato, fries, hashbrowns, sweet potato tots, it was.. alot.

[kvniy]

What happened to greens? Like broccoli, spinach, kale etc

[udpwmqr]

Thanks Joe! 🙏. But what about Liver i heard they are the most nutrient dense than any of these you mentioned.

[coryascott]

Forget the fish, get the nutrients straight from the source: algae

[KingOsirismindprogramming]

POTATOS ARE FULL OF NICOTINE, , SO I WOULDN'T BOTHER LMAO 😂🙏

[havadatequila]

Dude, one time I was on acid and I was about to eat an oyster and he was like, "Bro, don't eat me. I want to go to college, " so I'm not sure they aren't sentient.

[Keep-on-ok]

My ex ate tuna regularly. He got dementia at the age of 65 and was gone by the time he was 70. He did have high levels of mercury in his brain.

[mosesCordovero-uwvw]

shelfish excludes me from this eating plan, since it is not kosher. and blueberries and sweet potatoes are questionable because of their relatively high carbs content

[iananderson]

Shilajit, moringa, cacao, marine phytoplankton, coconut, pasture raised eggs, bee pollen / royal jelly, non pasturised milk from goats or cows, ashwagandha and ormus to name a few.. these foods have outstanding nutritional profiles.

[Anthonyinkz]

We're is liver and beef? They are the top nutrient dense foods on the planet.

[mrsnorthstar]

I'm sorry but just a fact, that yes, shellfish can feel. If you have ever had live oysters all you have to do is delicately touch their edge and they will pull away from your touch instantly. Same with other shellfish I have picked myself straight from the beach. I 100% encourage people to eat healthy with plants and fish I was pescatarian for 10 years but I wouldn't say a shelfish "feels nothing" so "it's okay". It's more like people who want to be vegetarian mostly, and eat fish occasionally say fish is okay because it's not red meat or white meat it's different. It's far from Anyway I'm not trying to put you off shelfish because they are delicious but just don't fool yourself with "they can't feel" when the reasoning for choosing to eat fish and fruit/vegetables only is for a number of reasons.