Your complete guide to superfood terminology and nutrition concepts
Substances that help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. Examples: ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil.
Compounds that protect cells from damage by free radicals. Found abundantly in berries, cacao, spirulina, and moringa.
The degree to which nutrients are absorbed and used by the body. Enhanced by proper preparation and food combining.
Green pigment in plants that may support detoxification and provide antioxidant benefits. Abundant in duckweed and spirulina.
Protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Examples: duckweed, spirulina, hemp seeds, quinoa.
Essential fats with anti-inflammatory properties. Found in chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, and algae.
Blue pigment in spirulina with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Beneficial plant compounds with health-promoting properties. Include flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenols.
Unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and disease. Neutralized by antioxidants from superfoods.
Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts for optimal health. Superfoods are exceptionally rich in these.
Complex carbohydrates that may support immune function. Found in mushrooms and sea moss.
Essential minerals needed in tiny amounts (iron, zinc, selenium, etc.). Sea moss contains 92 of these.
Substances in foods that have biological effects beyond basic nutrition, such as anti-inflammatory or immune-supporting properties.
Foods that help maintain the body's pH balance. Many superfoods like spirulina and moringa are alkaline-forming.
The ratio of nutrients to calories in a food. Superfoods have exceptionally high nutrient density.
Non-digestible fibers that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Found in certain superfoods and whole foods.
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