superfood

American  

[soo-per-food] / ˈsu pərˌfud /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of superfood

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

Example Sentences

Brazil has declared the acai berry a national fruit, a move to stamp its ownership on the popular "superfood" as concerns grow about foreign companies staking claims to the Amazon's biological riches.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

He refers to it as a "superfood" that he believes is "good for the stomach, good for the skin, the bones and muscles", adding: "That is why I drink it."

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

Many of the plants we consider weeds are not only tougher than most garden plants, she says, but some have superfood potential.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

The scientists focused on the Moringa crop, a nutrient-rich "superfood," and its essential pollinators -- bees.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023