Ever wonder what America’s doctor keeps in his kitchen? It’s not all twigs and leafy greens! In fact, his favorite health foods are not only delicious, they are easy to find and available year round.
Dr. Oz’s Favorites:
Almonds – “The best snack of all,” Dr. Oz says. “Because nuts are high in fiber and protein, they’ll satiate you so you’ll never be hungry. Because of my Turkish culture, I grew up eating almonds that have been soaked in water first. I still do that. It makes them taste completely different—very sweet.”
Broccoli – “Broccoli is simply the best medicine we have,” he says. “It gets toxins out of your liver like no other medicine or food on the planet.”
Coffee and Green Tea – “Coffee is the number one source of disease-fighting antioxidants in our society,” Dr. Oz says. “It’s OK to enjoy a couple of cups a day, but I prefer green tea because you get the same punch of antioxidants for much less caffeine.”
Eggs – “Think beyond breakfast. Eggs make a great, inexpensive, protein-rich meal,” Dr. Oz says. “Whip up dinner fast with a veggie omelet and a green salad. I don’t mind the yolks, either, unless you have a cholesterol concern, he says. If that’s the case, stick with egg whites.”
Oatmeal – Dr. Oz eats steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast every morning! “You can make a big batch and warm up individual portions all week. Add whatever fruit you have on hand, and sprinkle on a handful of nuts for lean protein.”
Greek Yogurt – “I get the low-fat Greek kind that contains no added sugar,” Dr. Oz says. Add fruit or a teaspoon of honey for sweetness. “The flavored fat-free containers may be low in calories, but they’re all sugar calories, like a candy bar.”
Fresh Fruit – “The sugar in fruit is naturally occurring, meaning it’s not man-made or artificially added, which makes it the healthiest sugar out there,” Dr. Oz says.
Dark Chocolate – “It counts as a health food,” Dr. Oz says, because it contains flavanoids that improve blood vessel function. Aim for an ounce or two a day, but not milk chocolate. “It’s actually not chocolate, just milk fat with a chocolate coating,” he says.
