Official science does not define the term "superfoods". The most useful products are so called by nutritionists. Today superfoods known to all. It argued that blueberries, cabbage, chia seeds can fight with cancer, obesity, improve mood.
However, this does not coincide with the findings of a nutritionist from Massachusetts MA Harney. She is confident that the unique properties of the advertised products do not always coincide with what is said in the advertisement.
bilberry
It refers to the superfoods on the basis of the findings of the private University of Tufts specialists from America. They believe that dark berries have a positive effect on the human body. Marketer on one of the TV programs with the participation of doctors announced the ability of dark berries inhibit the development of cancer. Marketing ploy gave the result - 5 years of blueberries has increased by 50%.
Sure, blueberries are useful - they relate to preventive anti-cancer agents with antimicrobial properties. They are recommended to take in diseases of the respiratory system. However, Harney said that with all the positive properties of blueberries, oncology overcome this culture is not able to.
Curly kale Kale
It contains large amounts of antioxidants, iron, and vitamin A. One dish with the cabbage contains 700% RDA of vitamin. Harney says that other varieties of vegetables are less useful. But its excessive use can lead to indigestion. In the presence of dysbiosis and bloating any cabbage excluded from the diet.
Chia
The seeds of chia found huge amounts of fatty acids, antioxidants. However, according to Dr. Harney, the best source of fatty acids - fish.
quinoa
Psevdozernovoe plant quinoa has become quite popular in recent years. South American eutherophyte advertised as a product rich in proteins and amino acids. The use of this cereal is really useful for those who regularly receives exercise, it helps with migraines, arthritis and diabetes. There is an unconfirmed opinion research nutritionists about quinoa high ability to burn excess weight.
About Goji Berries
Elevated levels of antioxidants allows you to include them in the basic diet. However, an increasing number of useful properties of Chinese berries have not found scientific evidence. The British National Health Service published data, which have not found evidence of the advertised properties of berries. Although the advertising says about the ability of goji overcome cancer and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
conclusions
Superfoods with all its advantages can not be considered a medicine. Dr. Harney recommends the use of these products, together with other equally useful fruits, berries and vegetables.
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