Are these the new superfoods?
3 years, 8 months ago

Are these the new superfoods?

The Independent  

The word ‘superfood’ sounds great. Leading dietitian and director of City Dietitans Sophie Medlin says: “Seaweed is a great source of iodine, which we consume in lower quantities now as many people have switched to plant based milks. “The process of fermentation introduces friendly bacteria into the food, which may improve the balance of bacteria that live throughout our gastrointestinal tract,” Medlin explains. “While most of the bacteria in fermented foods might get killed off by our stomach acid, they may support the microbiome that is in our mouths and throats, and those who do make it to our colon alive, may support a healthier ecosystem down there too.” Sourdough has already had its time in the sun, and we’re likely to see more experimentation with dishes involving kimchi or tempeh, and drinks such as kefir and kombucha. “Fibre has taken a back seat over the last few years as low carb and keto diets took hold and people started cutting out all wholegrains and many fruit and vegetables,” says Medlin.

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6 superfoods to power your diet
1 year, 1 month ago

6 superfoods to power your diet

Live Mint  

Healthy eating habits have been linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer, according to studies conducted over the years. Regular consumption of almonds may help in leading a healthier lifestyle as they contain several nutrients including vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc. Olive oil: Monounsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and vitamin …

Seaweed is the latest superfood spicing up Indian fine dining, in dishes from soups and salads to jhaal muri and cocktails
1 year, 11 months ago

Seaweed is the latest superfood spicing up Indian fine dining, in dishes from soups and salads to jhaal muri and cocktails

The Hindu  

What might seem like alien gibberish is a trio that would do us a whole lot of good to get acquainted with. Also known as ‘sea lettuce’, ‘sea fan’ and ‘sea holly’, respectively, they are just three of over 800 species of seaweed found abundantly in the waters along India’s 7,516 km coastline. One approach to develop awareness that can …

Should you depend on superfoods for your nutrition?
2 years, 11 months ago

Should you depend on superfoods for your nutrition?

Live Mint  

In 2017 when Jayita Mitra was in New York, she found that her friends who went to the gym had started drinking coconut water instead of protein shakes after their workouts. That was also the time when people there had begun to switch to coconut oil for their daily cooking and were even adding a spoonful of it in their …

Are superfoods really that super?
3 years, 1 month ago

Are superfoods really that super?

Live Mint  

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What exactly are superfoods—and do you need them?
3 years, 8 months ago

What exactly are superfoods—and do you need them?

Live Mint  

Take a minute to think deeply about this word—‘superfood’—that is thrown around like confetti by the media, health fiends, gym trainers, the #cleaneating tribes on Instagram, and innumerable food brands. Given how the term has been overused, one would think a superfood is like a superhero—a nut, a seed, or a berry wearing a cape, flying around in a tiny …

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