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Thursday, July 19, 2012

SUPERFOODS . . .

SUPERFOODS . . .
Superfoods is sometimes used to describe food with high nutrient or phytochemical content that may confer health benefits, with few properties considered to be negative, such

as being high in saturated fats or artificial ingredients, food additives or contaminants.
An often cited example of a superfruit is blueberries which contain moderate rich concentrations of anthocyanins, vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber, pterostilbene (an undefined phytochemical under preliminary research) and low calorie content. Other examples of superfoods include broccoli, spinach, pumpkin and tomatoes which are rich in various nutrients.
"Humans have many options when it comes to fueling their bodies, but the benefits of some options are so nutritious that they might be labeled as superfoods."
If any health benefits and effects of foods described as superfoods are often disputed or unsupported by solid scientific studies.
Another consequence of the term superfood is that it is often used as a marketing strategy.
For example, since 1 July 2007, the marketing of products as "superfoods" is prohibited in the European Union unless accompanied by a specific medical claim supported by credible scientific research.

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