8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day: Black Beans

All beans are good for your heart, but black beans are great because they also boost your brainpower.

They're chock full of anthocyanins; antioxidant compounds that scientists have found to improve brain function.

A 1/2 cup a day will provide 8 grams of protein, 7.5 grams of fiber, and is low in calories and free of saturated fat.

8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day: Carrots

Red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables often contain carotenoids, which are fat-soluble compounds that lower the risk of many cancers, as well as inflammatory conditions like asthma and arthritis.
Carrots are the most healthful option, but other great substitutes are sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, yellow bell pepper and mango.
Aim for a ½ cup a day.

8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day: Tomatoes

Red are the best as they're packed with lycopene, and processed is just as good as fresh.
Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease the risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin and stomach cancers, as well as coronary artery disease.
Shoot for 22mg of lycopene per day, about eight cherry tomatoes or one glass of tomato juice.