What on earth is a superfood? I found myself wondering that recently when I was at a bookstore and I saw several superfood cookbooks. Huh? So I looked it up. A superfood is a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. Ok…so what exactly does that mean? (Also! Surprise! I did NOT buy another cookbook! Anyone who knows me knows just how shocking that is!) Foods labeled as “superfoods” are higher in nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, etc., and include blueberries, acai berries, goji berries, salmon, seaweed, and chia seeds, to name a few. (It could also be said that “superfood” is a new marketing term to get attention; well, it worked!)
There’s a key item to note here, by the way; there is no legal or medical definition for “superfood.” So what do you do? Wait until the scientific evidence is all available? Nah. By all means try adding some of the items I’ve mentioned to your menus! Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits; knowing they’re healthy for me is an added bonus. :) I frequently add a tablespoon of chia seeds to yogurt. (I’ve even had blueberry-acai dark chocolates, but I have a feeling that the added sugar negated the health benefits of blueberries, acai, and even the dark chocolate. LOL!)
Cheers! Here’s to your health!