#HealthTalk: What's So Super About Superfoods?
Rachel Begun, MS, RD, joined us for a live discussion about why superfoods are so important and exactly how much you should be eating. Check out the highlights.
- Q1: What do you think is the definition of a superfood? What comes to mind when you hear the word superfood?
A1: there is no scientific definition for #superfoods. non-technical definition coming #healthtalk
A1: It doesn't have to be trendy, just a nutritious & accessible food YOU love and enjoy consuming regularly. #HealthTalk- A1: #superfoods are rich with nutrients considered to be esp. beneficial for health, such as containing antioxidants #healthtalk
A1: though there is no true definition, I refer 2 fresh, whole foods w/ multiple health benefits as "super" foods. #healthtalk- A1: the other caveat to #superfoods defn. Nutrient rich while also containing minimal amount of nutrients we want to limit #healthtalk
A superfood is a food that is nutrient-dense and gives your body the vitamins & minerals it needs to live and thrive. #healthtalk- Q2: Why are superfoods important?
- A2: #superfoods are impt. because they deliver a lot of nutrition bang for your buck = lots of nutrients per calorie #healthtalk
- Super foods contribute to one's health rather than sabotage it! Mult. health benefits fm eating whole foods. @EverydayHealth #Healthtalk
- Q3: For long-term health, it’s not so much about eating individual superfoods, but rather superfood categories. What are these categories?
- A lot of people forget about super spices/herbs! Like turmeric (benefits of it here: http://sarahstanleyinspired.com/my-favorite-super-spice/ …), ginger, cinnamon. #healthtalk
- A3: Awesome #superfood categories: fruits, veggies, leafy greens (whole category 2 me), whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fish #healthtalk
- A3: Instead of focusing on individual foods I like to focus on #superfood categories! What food categories pack #nutrition punch #healthtalk
- SEEDS! Love em! RT @RachelBegunRD: A3: Don't focus on indv foods, I focus on #superfood categories! Which pack #nutrition punch #healthtalk
- A3: Superfood categories: fruits, vegetables and the nuts/seeds/legume categories get the superfood "capes" in my book! #healthtalk
A3: Definitely #greens! Leafy greens so nutrient-dense. For tips, a greens tutorial: here: t.co/QyxKbvBAw4 @RachelBegunRD #healthtalk- A3: I ove plant-based proteins as #superfoods, such as beans, nuts and seeds. Hard 2 find protein, fiber and phytonutrients in 1 #healthtalk
- A3: We rec "rainbow" of colors for #superfoods, but white vegetables are nutrient-dense too -- potatoes, cauliflower, mushrooms #healthtalk
- A3: ground flaxseeds and hemp seeds have been staple add-ins in my oatmeal for about a year now:) #healthtalk
- @RachelBegunRD I love the texture and subtle nutty flavors of flax and hemp seeds! #healthtalk
Chia 4 me! RT @RachelBegunRD: me too! RT @ChristysChomp A3: ground flaxseeds & hemp seeds have been staple add-ins in my oatmeal #healthtalk- A3: Herbs/spices r some of best #superfoods to eat. Contribute just as much phytonutrients as f/v's Add flavor w/ no cals/fat #healthtalk
@EverydayHealth @RachelBegunRD Even fats and sweets contain #Superfoods Nuts, Avocados, Olive Oil, Chocolate t.co/kMiIagD0Yo
