List of foods
List of Foods
The List of Foods encompasses a wide array of edible items consumed by humans and animals across the globe. Foods are primarily sourced from plants, animals, and fungi, and they play a crucial role in the nutrition and health of living organisms. This article categorizes foods based on their primary sources and includes common examples within each category.
Plant-based Foods[edit | edit source]
Plant-based foods are derived from plants, including vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds. These foods are essential sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients.
Vegetables[edit | edit source]
Vegetables are parts of plants consumed by humans as food. Common examples include:
- Leaf vegetables: Spinach, Lettuce, Kale
- Root vegetables: Carrot, Beet, Potato
- Fruit vegetables: Tomato, Bell pepper, Cucumber
Fruits[edit | edit source]
Fruits are the seed-bearing structures in flowering plants. Popular fruits include:
- Citrus fruits: Orange, Lemon, Lime
- Berries: Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry
- Tropical fruits: Mango, Pineapple, Banana
Grains[edit | edit source]
Grains, or cereals, are the seeds of grasses cultivated for food. They include:
Nuts and Seeds[edit | edit source]
Nuts and seeds are concentrated sources of energy, nutrients, and fatty acids. Examples are:
Animal-based Foods[edit | edit source]
Animal-based foods are derived from animals and include meat, dairy products, eggs, and seafood.
Meat[edit | edit source]
Meat is animal flesh that is eaten as food. Types of meat include:
Dairy Products[edit | edit source]
Dairy products are foods produced from the milk of mammals. Common dairy products include:
Eggs[edit | edit source]
Eggs are laid by female animals and are a common food source. They include:
Seafood[edit | edit source]
Seafood includes fish and shellfish. It encompasses:
Fungi-based Foods[edit | edit source]
Fungi-based foods include edible mushrooms and other edible fungi. Examples are:
- Mushrooms: Button mushroom, Shiitake, Portobello mushroom
- Truffles, Yeast (used in bread, beer, and wine production)
Beverages[edit | edit source]
Beverages are liquids intended for human consumption. They include:
See Also[edit | edit source]
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