{"id":36387,"date":"2023-12-09T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entropymag.co\/?p=36387"},"modified":"2023-12-08T19:20:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T13:50:23","slug":"science-of-superfoods-separating-facts-from-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entropymag.co\/science-of-superfoods-separating-facts-from-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Of Superfoods: Separating Facts From Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Today, the term superfood<\/em> is tossed around quite a bit. It has become a popular buzzword in conversations about food and health. A quick online search will reveal many superfoods lists. However, what often goes unnoticed is that these so-called superfoods have been part of our diets for a long time<\/a>. Let\u2019s explore their meaning and origin of these dietary wonders and separate superfood facts from superfood myths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Oxford English Dictionary defines superfood as \u201cA food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being.\u201d In contrast, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as \u201ca food (such as salmon, broccoli, or blueberries) that is rich in compounds (such as antioxidants, fiber, or fatty acids) considered beneficial to a person\u2019s health.\u201d Fruit and vegetables rich in antioxidants, like blueberries, kiwi fruit, and goji berries, often feature in a superfoods list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scientifically speaking, there is no universally accepted definition of a superfood. Generally, it is described as a food satisfying nutritional needs associated with promoting individual well-being, supporting health, and preventing illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Superfood is a marketing term and outside the marketing world, there is no such thing as a superfood \u2014 by scientific standards at least. Major consumer markets lack an official definition for the term \u2018superfood.\u2019 This label is not commonly used by experts, dietitians, or nutrition scientists, and there are no established criteria or legal classifications designating any food as a superfood. The food industry typically applies the designation of \u201csuperfood\u201d to nutrient-rich foods believed to provide health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Are Superfoods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n