Nuts such as almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, brazil nuts, chestnuts, peanuts and walnuts are also considered real foods along with seeds such as linseeds, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower etc.  Grains like barley, rye, oats, rice, wheatgerm are treated real foods.

The best real foods include Grains, beans, nuts include Quinoa which contain protein, more than any other grain, plus iron, riboflavin and magnesium. Wheat Germ is a good source of magnesium, which helps prevent muscle cramps; it is also a good source of vitamin E. Lentils contain Isoflavones, which may inhibit estrogen-promoted breast cancers, plus fiber for heart health. Peanuts and other nuts (which contain mostly unsaturated "good" fat) can lower your heart-disease risk by over 20 percent. Pinto Beans contain folate, which helps protect against heart disease and reduces the risk of birth defects.

A real foods healthy diet also contains some starchy foods such as wholegrain bread, pasta and rice; and is low in fat (especially saturated fat), salt and sugar. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, Garden life’s Perfect Meal Chocolate Shake can add a delicious blend of fiber and protein and helps in effective and healthy weight management. It contains:

• Konjac glucomannan
• Organic oat beta glucan
• Oat fiber
• Calcified red algae
• Organic acerola cherry
• Chromium rice amino complex

Fibertrol and Native Whey Protein help you control your appetite so you consume fewer calories. Glycemic Balance Blend and Fibertrol slow digestion of carbohydrates to help maintain already healthy blood sugar levels and glycemic response for balanced energy.  This tasty Probiotic Blend supports your digestion system to maximize the benefits of a healthy diet. It consists of 19 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, great-tasting, easy-to-mix, can be enjoyed with or between meals to manage hunger, milk Chocolate and Creamy Vanilla, along with a healthy diet and exercise.