Every time you come across the label “Superfood” at your local supermarket or an advertisement do you think that it is exclusively for someone who works out or an athlete who trains every day? “Superfoods” are being hailed today by few marketers while few consumers really enjoy its benefits while few just call it a mere gimmick. 

 

WHAT IS “SUPERFOOD”? 

 

Superfoods are just naturally occurring foods with a denser nutrition while comprising minimal calories. These foods are often rich in protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. A superfood is mostly plant-based and more environmentally friendly people’s  delight. 

 

WHY DO WE NEED SUPERFOODS? 

 

We come across a supplement or an organic advertisement almost every other day. There is a lot of noise around health, nutrition and fitness these days. We often overload ourselves with too much information but fail to comprehend the basics, So these superfoods are just basic foods in their rawest form that have great quantifiable nutrition. Plant-based superfoods like Chia seeds & Moringa have been on the rise as most of them are seeking meat alternatives to fulfill their protein and antioxidant-rich diets. 

 

QUICK FACTS ABOUT SUPERFOODS: 

 

• A tablespoon of Chia seed contains 64% more potassium than a banana, twice the antioxidants of blueberries, 20% of your daily protein, 100% more Omega than Salmon. 

 

• Moringa powder boosts stamina, controls blood pressure, detoxes your skin as it is rich in Vitamin C, and has protein content more than two cups of Greek Yogurt. 

 

• Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a fatty acid that makes up to 50% of the oil which has the ability to kill harmful pathogens that cause diseases.

 

• Adding Coconut milk powder to your diet can be a versatile choice as it goes with a wide range of recipes. It just does not add the creamy textures to your smoothies but a very rich source of Potassium. 

 

                                               To summarize the essential need of superfoods into our daily diet, These foods are just ordinary foods with extraordinary characteristics. We all need these superfoods into our diets to enhance our lifestyles. Superfoods are for everyone seeking natural sources of quality protein, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Superfoods are nature’s very gifts to humankind to help them achieve their best health.