Superfoods
Safe with pregnancy
This is a term for food items that offer very high amounts of nutrients, but with very few calories. They are usually plant products that provide maximum nutritional benefits with a minimal risk of excess weight gain. The high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants is beneficial for healing, general wellbeing and health promotion
Caution
Superfoods alone can not provide all the nutrients and calories needed for good health
Superfoods taken as supplements is not as healthy as dietary supplies
Over-reliance on superfoods is unlikely to be beneficial for gut health or general wellbeing
Do not replace your healthcare giver's advice or medications with superfoods
Therapy for:
General wellbeing
Gut health
Weight management
Improved Immunity
Chronic illnesses
Comments
It is not acceptable to label products as 'superfoods' in many countries unless the claims are supported by scientific research
Superfood is not a term favoured by dietitians, nutritionists and other relevant experts
Superfoods promote health when they are eaten as part of, or in addition to a healthy, balanced diet
Example of common superfoods include:
- Moringa
- Berries
- Turmeric
- Brazil nuts
- Avocados
- Dark chocolate
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