Benefits of superfood

For quite some time now, people have been concerned about eating more completely and healthily. Processed foods are better than those of years ago, but when they're processed they lose qualities that superfoods have in greater quantities.

It should be borne in mind that calling them "super" is only due to a marketing strategy, since they're foods that we already know, but which, on many occasions, come from other culinary cultures and are now making a niche for themselves in the more western culinary culture.

It must meet the requirements set by the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. These superfoods must contain a high concentration of nutrients, antioxidants and must contain mineral vitamins, fiber and must have a low calorie density in addition to a high content of phytonutrients.

Examples of these superfoods could be: bimi, which can be considered as a native broccoli hybrid. This superfood is rich in glucosinolates which is an anticancer agent, preventing cancer of the stomach, colon and lung.

Another interesting superfood is quinoa. This superfood has been known for thousands of years and is a great source of minerals and proteins because it contains almost twice as many other cereals. It has carbohydrates to provide us with energy, contains lysine that is essential for brain development and also has arginine that is important for child development. A detail, it doesn't contain gluten and is one of the reasons why NASA has included it in its list of foods for a possible journey to Mars.