It is not uncommon to walk into grocery stores and seeing brightly labelled packets with words like “superfood” or “miracle health booster.” From chia seeds to kale, quinoa to goji berries, the list of so-called superfoods seems to grow every few months. The question is what makes these foods super and do they really deserve the label? Did you know that the term superfood isn’t a scientific one? It’s just a catchy way to describe foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats. For instance, take blueberries with their rich antioxidants, spinach with its iron, or salmon with omega-3 fatty acids. The high nutritional value that these foods have, has led to them being attached with the word ‘super’. Let’s take a look at some of the foods popularly known as superfoods. Blueberries help protect cells from damage. Chia seeds provide fiber, protein, and omega-3s in just…