What Are The 6 New Superfoods?
Author: Dean Rouseberg
Time for reading: ~2
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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Kupuasu is an Amazon fruit that is popular right now. It has a high content of antioxidants, and its taste resembles both the taste of pear and banana. It is difficult to find as a fresh fruit, it is also available in powder form.
So-called superfoods are the part of the menu that helps us fight disease, stay healthy and live longer. However, along with our already familiar foods, characterized by these qualities, there are six more ...
Icelandic yogurt
According to experts, this is the new yogurt. It is filtered in a way that makes it even thicker and contains more protein.
When consuming, it would be appropriate to add spices, honey and cinnamon or to consume with fruit. The structure of Icelandic yogurt is similar to that of cream, except that it contains more protein and less fat. It can be used in the preparation of shakes or for eating straight from the bucket. Yogurt is also produced with different fruit flavors.
African cereal tef
Whole grains have been in demand recently, and tef could replace most of the ones we know. The grains of the plant do not contain gluten, but on the other hand it contains twice as much iron and three times as much calcium as any other whole grain product. By consuming teff we can get more nutrients in our daily menu.
Kupuasu
Kupuasu is an Amazonian fruit that contains a large amount of antioxidants, and its taste resembles the taste of pear and banana at the same time. As a fresh fruit, it is difficult to find, but it is also available in powder form, which could be used in fruit shakes. Juice is also produced. Kupusu fights free radicals, which repeatedly accelerate the aging process, makes the skin beautiful, and also protects the heart.
Black garlic
When garlic ferments for about 30 days under high temperature, it acquires a black color. In this way, the amount of antioxidants in it doubles, acquires a sweet taste, becomes soft and could be spread on a slice, for example. Black garlic does not have the smell that is characteristic of fresh garlic. Fermented could be used to prepare both sweet and spicy dishes.
Chia seeds
This is a superfood that contains a large amount of Omega-3 and fiber. Chia seeds have been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as fight inflammation. The interesting thing about seeds is that they can absorb liquid, and its volume is up to 12 times their weight. In this way, a jelly-like structure is obtained.
Mulberries
The fruit contains 200% more vitamin C than raisins, as well as more fiber, protein and iron. Blueberries could be combined with pistachios instead of raisins and peanuts. They can be added to oatmeal. The fruit also contains resveratrol - a useful antioxidant that is generally found in grapes.