No matter what your goals are – weight loss, health, gaining muscles – here are the top 8 foods you should be eating every week to make sure you are maximizing your progress.

1 – Wild-caught deep sea fish like cod and salmon- The benefits of eating fish are widely known, but buying fish that is wild-caught will ensure maximum levels of Omega – 3, and getting deep sea fish will minimize mercury levels.

2 – Broccoli – Nutrient rich, and full of fiber. Eat steamed or raw for maximum levels of nutrition, but don’t be afraid to season with your favorite spices and some extra-virgin olive oil.

3 – 90-100 percent dark cocoa – Simply one of the most anti-oxidant foods you can eat.

4 – Almonds – Packed with minerals, protein and fiber.

5 – Dark Red Kidney Beans – Filled with nutrients, protein, and fiber.

6 – Farm Fresh Eggs – Cook them however you want, eat the whole egg, and good things will happen.

7 – Berries – Try to eat them pre-workout because of the high levels of sugar, but they contain tons of things that produce healthy chemical responses in the body. For example they are a buffer that helps fight acidity.

8 – Grass fed chicken or beef – All the protein you need, Most of your meals should be centered on these meats.