Which Foods Have the Highest Nutritional Value? Japanese Nutritionists Rank the Top 5

Thirty-three registered dietitians in Japan listed the top five foods they eat daily and their reasons for eating them. Robert Owen-Wahl/Pixabay

Today, many people are paying more attention to the nutritional values in their diet. What kind of foods are the most nutritious? In 2021, 33 Japanese registered dietitians offered their professional advice and identified the top five foods with the highest nutritional value.

Nutritionist Okada Akiko compiled the following list:

1. Natto

Topping the list is natto, a fermented food. It contains high-quality protein and is also rich in dietary fiber, which helps regulate the intestinal environment. Natto has rich nutritional value not only for its slimming and beautifying properties but also for menopausal discomfort.