Name: Anonymous 2013-08-28 2:12
What are superfoods?
The term "superfoods", once confined to the vocabulary of the health-conscious, has become mainstream. While there isn't an agreed medical definition of what a superfood is, the dictionary describes the term as referring to foods that are regarded as especially beneficial because they are packed with nutrients that supposedly have health-giving properties.
Members of the medical fraternity are hesitant to use this term, but marketers love to use it as a selling point to promote a particular food. There is no definitive list of superfoods, and the items on the list change depending on the health issues at hand.
Some of the best-known superfoods are oily fish, nuts, tomatoes, olive oil, eggs, berries, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, orange vegetables, oats, tea, whole grains and yogurt. The claimed benefits of adding these items to your diet include preventing cancer and heart disease, enhancing your appearance, lowering cholesterol, reducing pressure and promoting digestive health.
Whether you have any ailments or not, it is probably a good idea to incorporate these foods into your meals as they contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Don't regard consuming them as taking medicine, as it's sure way of taking the fun out of enjoying nature's rich bounty!
It is important to remember that portion size matters, even when it comes to healthy foods. Nuts may be healthy, but if they are heavily salted or sugar coated, it defeats the purpose of healthy eating. The cooking method also counts. Fish and vegetables should be prepared as simply as possibly, with just a little or not fat and seasoning.
The term "superfoods", once confined to the vocabulary of the health-conscious, has become mainstream. While there isn't an agreed medical definition of what a superfood is, the dictionary describes the term as referring to foods that are regarded as especially beneficial because they are packed with nutrients that supposedly have health-giving properties.
Members of the medical fraternity are hesitant to use this term, but marketers love to use it as a selling point to promote a particular food. There is no definitive list of superfoods, and the items on the list change depending on the health issues at hand.
Some of the best-known superfoods are oily fish, nuts, tomatoes, olive oil, eggs, berries, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, orange vegetables, oats, tea, whole grains and yogurt. The claimed benefits of adding these items to your diet include preventing cancer and heart disease, enhancing your appearance, lowering cholesterol, reducing pressure and promoting digestive health.
Whether you have any ailments or not, it is probably a good idea to incorporate these foods into your meals as they contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Don't regard consuming them as taking medicine, as it's sure way of taking the fun out of enjoying nature's rich bounty!
It is important to remember that portion size matters, even when it comes to healthy foods. Nuts may be healthy, but if they are heavily salted or sugar coated, it defeats the purpose of healthy eating. The cooking method also counts. Fish and vegetables should be prepared as simply as possibly, with just a little or not fat and seasoning.