The Truth about Superfoods
Superfoods are extremely popular among persons that pursue healthy lifestyles. Many believe that eating these foods frequently protects against diseases.
The list of most popular Superfoods include: Chocolate, oil fish, green tea, garlic, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, walnuts, spinach, oatmeal, eggs, ginger, apples etc
Most of the evidence on superfoods are from scientific studies funded by the food industry which may be a source of bias.
Scientific evidence for superfoods rely on small study samples and lab results. Results from animal models may not apply to humans
The concentrations of chemical tested are not easy to obtain from natural sources which have low levels of the ingredients.
Do you know that you may need to eat 28 cloves of garlic daily to get some health benefits. Can you eat that in one day?
No superfoods has been found to conclusively protect against cancers. Many are based on lab studies. Antioxidants commonly found in these foods may not protect against cancer.
No amount of superfoods can make up for unhealthy eating. You cannot undo the damage of unhealthy lifestyle by eating superfoods
Healthy eating involves eating a balanced diet rather than focus on just one food. Fruits, vegetables, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and oil