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It's catching on, but we wonder if superfoods enhance health. Do they guarantee a robust life? In fact, we consume what are known as 'superfoods' in some form daily, but nifty marketing could be elevating their status. New superfoods are being added to the list with some over-the-top claims. They can cure cancer, others can fend off ageing. We attempt to sift the wheat from the chaff, the truth from fiction.
Superfoods include regular fruits and vegetables and others like salmon, blueberries, seaweed, beetroot, kale, acai and pomegranate that are nutritionally dense, scientific studies do not show that consuming single superfoods makes a major difference to one's health.
Yes, some food may be more nutritional than others, but specialists and nutritionists urge a balanced and healthy diet that includes a variety of food to contribute to decreased risks of cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Nigerian Gbemi Giwa, a fitness blogger in Dubai, said acai, blueberries and seaweed are among her favourite superfoods, but stresses on having a balanced diet throughout. "Not eating superfood doesn't mean you are not getting the nutrients you need, but they give you that boast of energy and extra nutrients every once in a while," said Giwa, who switched to vegan lifestyle last year.
"You're healthy when you eat vegetables and fruits regularly and drink water, but powder of cocoa gives you a boast of energy." For Giwa, it's about finding that balance, without solely relying on a single type of food.
For Dareen Alhiyari, a vegan for the past three years, eating whole and superfood does not reverse diseases that arise from bad lifestyles. She stresses on having an active lifestyle besides healthy eating. "If you eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and do regular exercise, nothing is a superfood. And if you don't, no superfood will save you."
She added, "To think that having superfoods amidst processed or junk food will be a balance is wrong idea. Healthy eating without consumption of sugar and preservatives must be a lifestyle throughout." Alhiyari urged people not to wait till the damage to their health is done.
Caroline Bienert, nutritional therapist, said while there are certainly foods that can have a positive impact on one's overall wellbeing, the body needs to be in good condition for them to start working.
"If you have a healthy lifestyle and diet, then superfoods are a great addition," she said. Berries are anti-oxidants, wheatgrass helps improve the immunity system, while maca is an energy booster.
Evelin Novikova, founder of Raw Love Vegan for gluten and dairy-free sweets and cakes, said superfood that include nuts, whole grains (quinoa, freekeh, bulgur, brown rice.), berries, spinach, kale, beans, blueberries, sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy enzymes and good fats. "Superfoods are great for our well-being, and help prevent diseases and maladies," said Noviko.
A plant-based diet, generally, has a huge list of benefits including more energy, clearer skin and younger looks. "Eat more superfood every day and solely plant-based diet and you will notice the difference. We are what we eat, so we have to choose the best food for ourselves to feel great and maintain the health."
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