Boost your nutrition with these 5 foods

Americans in general are getting more than enough calories, but many of us aren't getting enough nutrition. In fact, a recent survey done by the USDA found that Americans were lacking significantly in six important nutrients: vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium, magnesium, and fiber.

So here are five foods you can easily add to your diet that can make your daily intake of these important nutrients skyrocket. Not only that, since these foods are nutrient-dense, they don't add a lot of calories to your day. Best of all, this article tells you what you can eat, rather than what you can't...and you have to love that for a change!

Curious what the five foods are? Try eating:

• 1/3 c. nuts
• 1/2 c. beans (cooked or canned)
• 1 c. dark green veggie, steamed (like broccoli)
• 1 c. yellow/orange fruit or veggie
• 1 c. fresh citrus juice

Those five simple foods would add nearly 400% RDA of vitamins A and C, nearly 100% of E and magnesium, and 65% of potassium. They also would add 20 grams of fiber and 1/2 gram of omega-3s to your daily diet. Just looking at those ingredients, I see the makings of a delicious almond, broccoli, and carrot stir fry. Add in a cold bean salad and a glass of OJ and you'd be set!