The Truth About The So Called "Superfoods"

in #health6 years ago

Stop munching on that overpriced thing!

The benefits of the so-called superfoods are indeed perfectly healthy ... can be exaggerated to ridiculous levels. Every few years, new miracle superfood is marketed as a magical cure for every ailment. Don’t buy into the hype, and consider cheaper alternatives to these not-so-superfoods.

Salmon to Chia

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Salmon is an oily fish with lots of health benefits, very well known for being very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and many more benefits. This fish is somewhat very expensive.
On the other side;
Chia seeds are one of the healthiest foods in the health community. It is a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. A very versatile ingredient that adds easily to recipes, can be great fun to cook with. Chia seeds are the best-kept secret of the nutrition industry!
And not so expensive as Salmon fish.


Kale to Spinach

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Kale is healthy, no doubt about it. However, this kale really isn’t much better than the cheaper alternatives, like spinach. Kale is a highly nutritious vegetable. Of all the super healthy greens, It is the king. Kale is loaded with all sorts of powerful medicinal properties.
While,
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an edible flowering plant, it is very popularly known for its impressive benefits, it is a desirable leafy green known for good health. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

So both are excellent in terms of health benefits.and the only difference is the spinach is cheaper than kale.


Acai berries to Blueberries


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Acai berries are the new millennium favorite, it is called as "weight loss miracle food", however, according to a nutritionist expert, there is no reason to believe this, she stated, “There is no evidence linking the acai berry to weight loss. In fact, many of the juice products that contain acai are also loaded with sugar, which could impair weight loss if consumed in excess,” she stated, “There is no evidence linking the acai berry to weight loss. In fact, many of the juice products that contain acai are also loaded with sugar, which could impair weight loss if consumed in excess.”

However, on the plus side, it is true that acai berries do have very high levels of antioxidants. But, same as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, prunes, artichokes, plums, apples, and kidney beans.
Why not just pick these much cheaper berries at the supermarket.

Superfoods are no doubt healthy, it won't be recognized if they are not, But why not choose cheaper alternatives, same benefits but you can save some.

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In India, Spinach & Blueberries are commonly used.
I don't think common people in India can afford salmon, kale or Acai berries or any other exclusive food.
Its nice that your post makes people aware about actual products that can give health benefits rather than using overpriced products 👍

I believe India is one country that knows the true meaning of healthy foods

Wow! Packed full of food for though there 😀 blueberries and chia seeds it is 👍

thank you for the post! very useful information and very interesting

I do not eat fish The description of your fish is very good. In which we get enough information

if you do not eat fish good, youi can have CHia seeds instead. you can also have benefits of fish

overrated things should be avoided

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