superfood
[ soo-per-food ]
/ ˈsu pərˌfud /
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noun
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.
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On the flip side are equally over-inflated claims (also often in the form of click-bait headlines) made by superfood detractors.
And when one superfood goes out of style, another one takes its place on natural food store shelves.
With every health trend, every celebrity-endorsed “superfood” and faddish juice cleanse comes the inevitable backlash.