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Appointments at Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.Request Appointment Healthy LifestyleSlide show: 10 great health foods Sections Products and services Slide show: 10 great health foodsPreviousNext1 of 12The ABCs of health foodsGive your diet a healthy boost with these 10 health foods. They're among your best bets for eating well because they meet at least three of the following criteria: Good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients High in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene May help reduce risk of heart disease and other health conditions Readily availableAs an example, almonds are packed with nutrients — fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. A 1-ounce portion also provides over 30 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E. And most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat — a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.The ABCs of health foodsApples — the original health foodGo blue!Can't beat broccoliMake friends with beansDesperately seeking salmonPopeye knew the power of spinachSweet potatoes make the cutDrink to good healthA good germPutting it all together ShareTweetSee more Multimedia March 25, 2016References Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Fish-and-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids_UCM_303248_Article.jsp. Accessed Feb. 4, 2016. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov. Accessed Feb. 4, 2016. Duyff RL. Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients: Variety on your plate! In: American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. 4th ed. 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