The truth about these 5 ‘superfoods’
Superfoods are all the rage right now…
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They are marketed as the kinds of foods that are FAR healthier and more beneficial than anything else in their category. They have loads of health and weight-loss benefits, and they come in all shapes and sizes… and flavours!
But are these 5 super foods as SUPER as we’ve been led to believe?
1. Grapefruit burns fat
This is a very common “superfood”. But can it really be true that a fruit burns fat?
The obvious answer here is ‘NO’, and it’s also the correct answer. Grapefruit is very good for you. It has lots of vitamins and some fibre, but there is no scientific proof that it helps burn fat.
2. Potatoes are almost nutritionally perfect
Yes! This is true. They are very good for you because they contain almost everything a human needs for good health. Plus they are very satisfying, so you won’t overeat so easily.
The big BUT here is that loading them with butter and sour cream adds unnecessary calories which are not a superfood, so don’t fall into that trap.
3. Berries are the best
Sure, berries are loaded with antioxidants to keep you from getting sick and they are nice and sweet. That makes them great.
But they are also VERY expensive, so if you can’t splash out on box after box of berries, don’t worry. You can still eat normal fruits and get very similar benefits.
4. Eggs are egg-cellent
Yes, it’s true. Eggs are full of protein and good fat, while being low in calories and unnecessary junk like chemical additives and preservatives.
They make you feel full, they’re tasty, you can eat them in a variety of ways and they’re relatively cheap. This is a real superfood.
5. Nuts about nuts
Nuts are awesome from a nutritional standpoint. They are packed with protein, carbs and good fats.
They are, however, also very expensive, so the majority of the population can’t afford them.
Plus their calorie content is sky high, so the people who can afford them usually eat too many and end up going over their calorie needs, which is counterproductive to health and weight loss.
So yes, a good “superfood”, but pricey and calorie-dense.
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