| -> | | | | generally free of artificial chemicals. |
| A complete meal is one that is balanced. To stay | | | | 3. Food that is customary |
| healthy though, essential nutrients must be present. | | | | This type of foods are those that are commonly |
| In our world today, foods come in variety. However, | | | | seen in the supermarkets and wet markets. Usually, |
| as more and more people realize the importance of | | | | these are often fruits, vegetables (especially leafy |
| eating healthful foods, knowing which fruits and | | | | and green), fish, herbs, seeds and oils. |
| vegetables to opt for can be confusing, if not, | | | | 4. Food that is easily obtained |
| discouraging at times. | | | | How can one get the nutrients he needs when it is |
| To have a better understanding on this, created are | | | | not available in his local area? For foods to be labeled |
| the following criteria to determine the World's Most | | | | as the most healthful in the world, it should be right |
| Healthful Foods. These are: | | | | at the nearest market. |
| 1. Food that is heavy in nutrients | | | | 5. Food that is Inexpensive |
| Foods that contain most amounts of nutrients and | | | | Besides the problem of availability, purchasing |
| lesser in calorie value are considered to be the most | | | | healthful foods may be straining for some. For foods |
| healthful. Although nature provides thousands of | | | | to be among the World's Most Healthful, it should |
| fruits and vegetables that are high in nutrition value, | | | | come at a friendly cost. |
| not all of it is considered nutrient-heavy. | | | | 6. Food that is delectable. |
| 2. Food that is complete | | | | It should not be a burden for one's taste buds to eat |
| Processed foods are considered incomplete because | | | | nutritious food. The word "Healthy" should come with |
| the preservatives used have rendered the nutrients | | | | enjoyment of what we eat. |
| useless. Foods that are rich with nutrients are | | | | |