Well it depends on who you ask.
The official definition just means a food that is nutrient dense but some marketers reference their products as “super” when they are actually just mediocre nutrition that is over-hyped. Be careful buying powder mixes that pose themselves as all that. More often than not, your stomach acid will nix any benefit from those pricey “collagen superfood mixes”.
Instead, look for foods that are high in antioxidant content. For example, everyone knows how Kale is a great superfood. BUT Red Leaf Lettuce actually has a higher antioxidant content and I think it tastes better too.
Almonds get a lot of attention as they are a healthy snack, but pecans have over 4 times the antioxidant content. I was happy to learn this one as almonds are okay, but I LOVE pecans. Pecans have become my go-to quick snack.
Turmeric is one of, if not the most, studied superfood. The reason? Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has been linked to a number of health benefits. Studies suggest it is beneficial in treating heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, infections, MS and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimers.
Chia Seeds contain more Omega 3’s than salmon! Athletes respect chia’s high protein content and excellent all 9 essentail amino acids. That makes it one of the best raw vegan superfoods for protein.
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