Myths about superfood | Superfood myths and facts

 

Superfood are the eye catching word which can stop you scrolling any social media to read about superfood and their health benefit in order to make you fit an
d fine. 

But there are lots of myths which are floating around the internet, here in this article we are going to clear out to some of these myths:

1. There is no scientific based definition on superfood, it is a just marketing term in order to gain more profit. generally a food offers a high level of desired nutrition may considered as superfood. 

 

2. Superfoods are marketing strategies, which used to create a billion-dollar industry. according to survey consumers like you and me are willing to pay more for foods which supposed to provide more health benefits.

 

3. Food industries has boosts sales on a product which are labelled as superfood, according a research, in 2015, globally there was a 36% increases number of foods and beverages launched which was labelled as a superfood

 

4. So called superfoods are known for its antioxidant properties, antioxidant helps to kill cancer causing free radicals. 

But there are lots of foods with antioxidant like, turmeric, grapes, carrots. so we don't need to invest in fancy food in the name of superfoods. 

 

5. European union banned the use of the word like superfood on product packaging unless the claimed is scientific.

 

6. Never run for superfoods, just eat a balanced diet with full of variety will provide you all the nutrition that you need. 

Don't run superfood, you get it from your backyard:

• Eat only fresh plant food, unprocessed and whole grains. 
• Get the fresh vegetables from the market, this is superfood for you 
• You can also plant a small kitchen garden if you have a space and you can grow your own superfoods at your home. 
• Cook your food at home and you can also use garlic, ginger, onions to make it more delight. 

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