What Are Superfoods?

What are Superfoods?

Superfoods are nutritionally dense foods that are mainly plant based, but can be certain fish and dairy.

What makes a Superfood a Superfood?

There isn’t any true criteria that makes certain food ‘Super’, as Superfoods do not have a food group designated to them. However, Superfoods are high in certain nutrients like:

• Antioxidants: To help with the prevention of cancer.
• Healthy Fats: Good for the prevention of heart disease
• Fibre: For the prevention of diabetes and digestive problems
• Phytochemicals: Helps neutralize free radicals

Types of Superfoods:

• Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries
• Dark leafy greens: Kale, swiss chard, spinach, radish greens
• Sweet potatoes and squash
• Beans
• Whole grains
• Nuts
• Fish: Salmon, sardines, and mackeral
• Other fruit: Acai, dragon fruit and pomegranate