Natural foods are minimally processed. They don't include ingredients such as refined sugars, refined flours, milled grains, hydrogenated oils, sweeteners, food colors, or flavorings. These starters are as naked as they are delicious. Try them for your next party.

Use raw olive oil to make this recipe completely natural.

Parsley is always a main ingredient in tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern dish that's delicious served with pita wedges.

A quick and easy snack for unexpected company.

Hors d'oeuvres needn't be complicated. This refreshing appetizer doesn't require any cooking: Cucumbers are simply washed, cut, and hollowed out, then filled with low-fat cottage cheese and topped with clover sprouts.

An elegant and all natural hors d'oeuvre for a holiday or everyday dinner party.

Sesame shrimp, coated in fragrant sesame seeds and quickly seared in a tiny bit of sesame oil, are full of flavor and very low in fat.

Consider adding a small handful of edible flowers to this light salad as a beautiful (and tasty) garnish. Serve promptly for freshness.

Sweet potatoes' orange glow gives away their beta-carotene content. By serving this dip with raw vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you also get selenium, vitamin C, and sulforaphane.

The folate in the chickpeas produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure. The vitamin C in the red peppers helps counteract the damage brought about by the stress hormone cortisol.

The sunflower seeds and spinach in this salad are top-notch sources of magnesium, which enables your body to create dopamine.

The modest sardine turns into a delectable appetizer when grilled with salt, pepper, and a brush of olive oil.

Serve with grilled pork or fish, such as red snapper or striped bass.

A perfect starter for a fall dinner.