What Does Nutrient-Dense Mean?
Nutrient-dense foods provide vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein or healthy fats in a relatively simple food package. Examples include vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, eggs, seafood, nuts, seeds, yoghurt and herbs.
Simple Ways to Include More
- Add berries, nuts or seeds to breakfast.
- Use leafy greens in sandwiches, wraps or omelettes.
- Keep frozen vegetables available for quick meals.
- Add legumes to soups, salads and pasta sauces.
- Use herbs and spices for flavour instead of relying only on salt or sugar.
Make It Sustainable
Choose foods that fit your budget, culture, taste and cooking time. A small repeatable habit is easier to keep than a complicated plan.
General information only. For individual dietary needs, speak with a qualified professional.