Superfood Myths Busted
My son sent me this link today, which was a real eye-opener for me. I was surprised to see the health benefits of superfoods that we had been discussing for years. This made me realize how easy it is to ignore simple foods in our quest for new and more difficult foods. We are ludicrous and give in to the commercial food vendors. (I saw an advertisement for quinoa selling at 750 INR per kilo. This is crazy. Let me share what I have read. What is Superfood?
According to the Macmillan Dictionary,’superfood’ is a food that’s very good for your health. It may also help with some medical conditions. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a superfood can be defined as “a nutrient rich food that is especially beneficial for health or well-being.” The term “superfood” is a marketing tool that has little scientific support. A third definition of superfood is “a non-medical term that has been popularized in media to describe foods that have health-promoting properties, such as reducing one’s risk of developing disease or improving any aspect or physical health.” Superfoods can also have a high level of vitamins and antioxidants which can be good for your health. The superfood Spinach is proud to have been tagged in 1950. However, Popeye, the spinach lover, deserves the credit. Let me now tell you about the superfoods I’ve read and what myths they have busted. Quinoa
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Quinoa, which is high in protein but low in gluten, is the most prominent on this list. It has 18% more protein than other grains. Reality
Quinoa’s high fiber content may be responsible for the presence of gut irritants saponins or lectins despite its high protein content. Quinoa can cause gas and bloating. Coconut
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