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

Here’s what you need to know about this ancient superfood and how it can sustain you in the wild.

From Popular-Science

On the flip side are equally over-inflated claims (also often in the form of click-bait headlines) made by superfood detractors.

From The Daily Beast

And when one superfood goes out of style, another one takes its place on natural food store shelves.

From The Daily Beast

With every health trend, every celebrity-endorsed “superfood” and faddish juice cleanse comes the inevitable backlash.

From The Daily Beast