 MNT’s Sunday Supplement: What are 'superfoods,' and do they live up to the hype? | March is National Nutrition Month, so this week, we’re taking a closer look at “superfoods,” one of the most hyped of all nutritional topics. Is there really evidence for claims that certain foods contain significantly more nutrients and offer greater health benefits than others? Or is this just clever marketing?
In ’Superfoods:’ Fad or fact?, we look at what defines a superfood, some well-known examples, the potential benefits, and what effect this $137 billion market is having on both our health and our pockets. We also pinpoint several foods that can justly claim the title — plus one or two that rob attention from foods that are at least as healthy, just not as heavily marketed (kale, we’re looking at you).
The message to take away is that although most superfoods will do no harm, eating a holistically healthy diet offers greater benefits in the long run.
We’ve also selected six other illuminating nutrition articles for you to digest this week, including apple cider vinegar myths busted, our pick of the healthiest cheeses, and the latest findings on how diet affects mental health.
We’ll be back with our regular daily newsletter tomorrow. In the meantime, please let us know what you think of today’s email — we’d love to hear if you have an appetite for more on nutrition.
Robin Hough
Editor-in-Chief, Medical News Today |
|
| |
| Nutrition: Healthy eating, popular diets, weight management, and more |  | | | | Guiding you through the complex world of nutrition. We look at healthy eating, weight management, food allergies, the science of nutrition, and more. | Read on  |
|
| | | | 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings: The key to a longer life? |  | | | | New research examines the ideal combination of fruit and vegetable servings to make up the daily recommended intake of 5 portions a day. | | Read on |
|
| | | | Does drinking apple cider vinegar in the morning aid weight loss and health? |  | | | | This article explores whether drinking apple cider vinegar in the morning aids weight loss and provides other health benefits. It also considers the potential risks. | | Read on |
|
| | | | Study reveals dietary factors associated with mental health |  | | | | A recent paper investigates the links between diet and mental health. The authors suggest that customized diets could boost mental health. | | Read on |
|
| | | | What breaks a fast: Everything you need to know |  | | | | This article explores what fasting is, its benefits, the different kinds of fasting, and the foods and drinks that people may wish to include or avoid when fasting. | | Read on |
|
| | | | What is the healthiest cheese? |  | | | | Different cheeses can be healthy or unhealthy in different ways. We list the eight healthiest cheeses and explain which cheeses are best for different health goals. | | Read on |
|
| | |
|
