What Makes Superfoods So Super

If you’ve paid attention to any health trends in the last decade, we’re sure that you’ve heard the term “superfood.”

But, what exactly is a superfood? And, what makes superfoods so super?

Today we’re going to look at why certain foods are worthy of such a title as well as recommend a few superfoods you can add into your daily menu for optimal health.

Let’s get started…

What Is A Superfood?

Before we begin, it’s important to define what a superfood is.

According to the dictionary, a superfood is “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.”

For this reason, in order to be considered nutrient-rich, food items have to contain a minimum level of...

• Antioxidants.
• Polyphenols.
• Vitamins.
• Minerals.

If a food has been proven to contain enough nutritional value, it is deemed as a superfood.

The Superfood Myth...

Before we share some of our favorite superfoods with you, we want to be very transparent about the benefits of superfoods and clarify what they can and can’t do for your body.

Why?

Because, sadly, many mainstream companies have used the popular buzzword to untruthfully sell products and encourage people to jump into unhealthy dieting trends.

We want you to know that superfoods aren’t a magical health pill. Consuming excessive amounts of them will not make you thinner or supernaturally cure your illness/disease.

Before you jump onto any health trend bandwagons, it’s so important to do your research to ensure what you’re putting into your body is truly beneficial. It’s also important to understand that a healthy lifestyle involves more than simply eating nutrient-rich foods.

While we know superfoods aren’t a cure-all, it is true that they provide your body with lots of nutrients, which is why it's important to include them in your daily meal plan.

What superfoods should you be eating? Here are three of our favorite superfood groups…

Superfood Group #1 - Berries

Most berries--specifically berries with a purple color--are superfoods.

The reason? They are packed with…

• Antioxidants
• Vitamin B9
• Vitamin C
• Fiber

The best part…

It’s easy to add nutrient-packed berries into your diet. Simply mix up some blueberry pancakes for breakfast or grab a handful of fresh berries for a snack.

Superfood Group #2 - Fish

If you’re a seafood lover, you’re in luck!

Fish are classified as a superfood group because they contain large amounts of…

• Omega-3 fatty acids.
• Iron.
• Zinc.
• Calcium.
• Potassium.

In order to get more of these powerful nutrients in your diet, make a commitment to cook fish for dinner at least one night per week.

Don’t like the taste of fish? You’re not alone!

Instead of choking down something you don’t enjoy eating, you can get all the same benefits by taking afish oil supplement every day.

Superfood Group #3 - Green Veggies

Last, but certainly not least, many green veggies are classified as superfoods as they have the ability to deliver one days worth of…

• Calcium
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

...in a single serving. Now that’s super!

While there are many green veggies out there, we recommend you make an effort to implement true superfood veggies--such as kale, spinach, and broccoli--into your weekly meal plan.

If you’re a veggie purest, there’s nothing wrong with steaming up a side of your favorite green veggies to serve up with your favorite meals.

If you don’t care for veggies, we recommend you find more creative ways to add them into your diet--such as grabbing a bag of savory kale chips!

There are many ways to make small eating changes that can have a big impact on your health.

If you’re ready to make a change, we encourage you to check out our many natural and organic food options (many which contain superfood ingredients) located in our online store.

Get your grocery shopping done now!