So, what do you think
of their superfood status?
Registered dietician Cynthia Sass, with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health, calls avocados worthy
of superfood status: They can effectively combat nearly every aspect of metabolic syndrome.
Not exact matches
In recent years the products have become much more diverse and coconut has now gained the
status of a
superfood.
Although we've successfully grown them in the UK, they've been cultivated for thousands
of years in the Incan Empire (hence the name) where they're particularly valued for their nutrient content - They're especially high in beta - carotene, protein, bioflavonoids, and vitamin A - giving them «
superfood»
status.
It has
superfood status, the supermodel
of the vegetable world, especially the sprouting broccoli with its unreasonably long legs — ok stalks.
Plenty
of foods we come across every day have
superfood status, too.
But instead
of reaching for any old granola, grab
superfood -
status foods that taste good and have a sense
of purpose.
Loaded with veggies, this spiralized sweet potato vegetable noodles recipe — our healthy take on a traditional carbonara recipe — achieves
superfood status with the addition
of spinach and mushrooms.
Hemp may be a different strain than marijuana, but given hemp's
superfood status and derivation from the same plant, it makes sense that cannabis is a great source
of many nutrients.
Chia seeds are high in omega - 3's, loaded with fiber, and contain a decent amount
of protein — they definitely live up to their
superfood status.
In its own right, this vegetable, with its high protein, carbohydrate and nutrient count, earns the
status of a
superfood.
According to Roman Sasik, Ph.D., «Chlorella is a type
of unicellular aquatic organisms that acquired a
superfood status, in part because
of its complete amino acid profile and a high omega - 3 DHA and EPA fatty acid content.
What gives sweet potatoes their
status as a powerful
superfood, however, is their unique blend
of antioxidants and phytochemicals.
What could be better than swapping out nutritionally benign ingredients for beets, which are high in folate, manganese and potassium, and have achieved
superfood status for their overall nutrient profile and zooming level
of phytochemicals?