superfood

[soo-per-food]

noun

1. a food considered exceptionally good for one’s health and for boosting the immune system owing to its naturally high content of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, or omega-3 fatty acids.

   If you crave superfoods, try the quinoa, kale, and roasted beet salad sprinkled with toasted walnuts and flaxseed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superfood¹

First recorded in 1910–15; super- ( def. ) + food ( def. )

Example Sentences

Campbell said that although it was a demanding fruit to grow, the rewards are worth it, especially as global demand is increasing for what some describe as a superfood, with high levels of vitamins and anti-oxidants.

From BBC

Scientists have developed a honeybee "superfood" that could protect the animals against the threats of climate change and habitat loss.

From BBC

The "superfood" was fed to bees in the lab's hives for three months.

From BBC

Now praised as a superfood, avocados are at turns revered and vilified.

From Los Angeles Times

The growing popularity of the nutritious “superfood” among health food advocates has transformed the traditional subsistence crop into an important export commodity, providing much needed income to one of the poorest areas of Peru.

From Science Magazine