Superfoods are foods; mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy. They are thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one’s health. What most don’t realise is the term has no set scientific meaning, and any list of “top” superfoods is purely subjective.
The term has become a very popular marketing tool for sellers of these foods. Still, superfoods are healthy, for the most part, aside from possible contamination, added sugars or over-consumption of them.
Lists of superfoods are extensive on the Internet. Some websites list as many as 50 or 100. At this point, the term “superfood” has become largely meaningless or, at best, synonymous with just about any fruit or vegetable. Another problem with the term is that some so-called superfoods fall in and out of favor with dieticians, such as coffee or eggs.
What we do know is that fruits and vegetables are healthy for you. They don’t have to be labelled as a “superfood” for us all to know that! Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables not only contributes to good health, but also protects against a number of diseases and helps maintain a healthy weight.
Most Australians eat only half the amount of fruit and vegies recommended for good health. Adults need to eat at least 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegies each day.
For facts about certain fruit and vegetables you can visit www.gofor2and5.com.au where they have a list of fruits and vegetables displaying their nutrition, health benefits and ideas for cooking them.