{"id":2102,"date":"2023-05-15T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T01:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wise-mag.com\/?p=2102"},"modified":"2023-05-18T00:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T16:30:10","slug":"superfoods-are-they-a-myth-or-a-superhero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/superfoods-are-they-a-myth-or-a-superhero\/","title":{"rendered":"Superfoods-Are they a Myth or a Superhero?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There is no specific definition for the term \u201csuperfoods\u201d. However, it is commonly used to describe foods rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can provide health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, superfood is not really your superhero. It’s a marketing tactic to promote consumption of more natural foods.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Despite superfood gaining much footage, in reality, there is no food that can offer every single nutrition component or health benefit that we need. There is also no food that can cure ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We are what we eat. Hence, be wise with your food choices.<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Below are some examples of superfoods, their nutrients and antioxidants that are termed as \u201csuperpower\u201d.  The \u201cfunction\u201d of these superpowers to help reduce risk of ailments is also highlighted in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Superfoods and their \u201cSuperpower\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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A bowl of salad filled with many different types of superfood. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
No.<\/strong><\/td>Superfood<\/strong><\/td>Antioxidants <\/strong>(Superpower<\/strong>) <\/td>Function<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Berries<\/td>Anthocyanin<\/td>1. Lowers risk of heart attack
2. Treats urinary tract infection
3. Lowers blood pressure<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Soy<\/td>Phytoestrogen<\/td>1. Reduces bone loss
2. Relieves menopausal symptoms
3. Prevents age-related memory loss<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Tea<\/td>Catechins<\/td>1. Reduce stress levels
2. Reduce arthritic symptoms<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Leafy Greens<\/td>Vitamin A,B, C,E,K,<\/td>1. Prevent constipation
2. Ensure smooth function of  digestive tract<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Salmon
<\/td>		Omega-3  <\/td>1. Reduce cholesterol and plaque deposition<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Dark chocolate<\/td>Procyanidin<\/td>1. Prevent heart disease
2. Prevent cancer<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Wine and grapes<\/td>Resevatrol<\/td>1. Reduce risk of heart disease
2. Reduce nerve damage in those with diabetes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other common superfoods in the market are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n