Over the course of my healthy eating journey, I’ve discovered that there are some flavors I like, and others I don’t care for. Today, for example, I really wanted a tuna fish sandwich. Instead of making one, I bought one that had Asian ingredients mixed in (wasabi and ginger). I was excited at the prospect of trying something new. I couldn’t finish it. The flavors, as it turns out, do not translate well to tuna salad.

So what healthy foods have I really been enjoying? Here’s a list:

• Dark chocolate - It needs to be at least 75% - but 85% is even better.

• Spaghetti tonno - I always use this recipe (or rather, my own unmeasured version of it).

• The olive bar at Whole Foods - I always seem to get a combination of olives and lupini beans. Today I decided to try the marinated mushrooms, too.

• Dolmades - I love my own version but it’s time consuming. Whole Foods has a great version in the freezer case. It’s lemony and uses whole grain rice.

• Fresh baked bread - The other day I rediscovered the joys of making my own and making it look pretty. A fresh baked loaf from the baker is almost as good.

• Plain Greek yogurt - At first I thought I prefered the whole fat version. In fact, I do - but the 2% fat one is still tasty. I can eat this yogurt plain and enjoy the creamy tartness. Once I lose the weight, I think I’ll switch back to the full fat.

• Soup - My favorites lately are minestrone, potato leek, lentil, creamy mushroom, and the Tomato Red Pepper Bisque at Trader Joe’s

• Fruit salad - I can’t help that I like fruit salad this way - I take all manner of fruits and cut them up into small pieces. I put them into a dessert glass and pour a little cream over it. Better than ice cream or cake because it is rich in minerals. But it’s still a treat that I don’t indulge in often.

In the coming weeks, I know this list will grow as I get back in touch with my favorite healthy foods. Cravings for junky sugar are diminishing as I replace them with these delicious offerings.

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