What are superfoods?

 

Superfoods stand out for their attributes and, especially, for the benefits they offer when consumed in their different presentations. This value proposition may be focused on the high nutrient content of a product or its antioxidant capacity, its contribution as a source of fiber or energy or, in general, to the properties that contribute to improving health and providing well-being to people.

 

The superfood concept began to be used in the early nineties in some nutrition books. However, it is not until ten or fifteen years later that this term has been positioned in different parts of the world and the exceptional properties and benefits of these products are beginning to be known.

 

It’s important to note that while superfoods are good for your health and provide many nutrients you need on a daily basis, eating superfoods alone does not contribute to a healthy diet. Eating too much of one type of food can actually be detrimental to your health and prevent you from getting all of the nutrients you need. For this reason, superfoods should be added to a well-balanced diet, not replace one.

 

The high vitamin and mineral content found in superfoods can help your body ward off diseases and keep you healthier. When incorporated into a well-balanced diet, these foods can promote heart health, weight loss, improve energy levels and even reduce the effects of aging.

 

Antioxidants found in many superfoods may help prevent cancer, while healthy fats can reduce your risk of heart disease. Fiber, which is also found in many superfoods, can help prevent diabetes and digestive problems while phytochemicals have numerous health benefits including reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Superfoods are also known to protect your organs from toxins, help lower cholesterol, regulate metabolism and reduce inflammation.