Super Foods. A term somewhat redundant.
Food is nutritious and healthy per se as long as it is not consumed in excess. After all according to Hippocrates
" Everything in excess is opposed to nature".
So, are there any real Super Foods? According to EU legislation manufacturers should be very careful when using such claims in order to characterize their foods as such: there must be sound scientific evidence supporting them.
Here is a list of some interesting articles and links on Super Foods, their labeling and Health Claims.
So, next time you are going to the grocery shop, play a game and look out for "False" or "True" health claims.
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/nutrition.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121005082537.htm
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/feb/12/superfood-bore-off-jay-rayner?CMP=twt_fd
http://multimedia.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/gcetwo_class.pdf
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