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20 'Superfoods' That Everyone Went Bonkers Over


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What exactly is a superfood? Naked Health defines it as, “any edible natural item (plant or animal) that contains exceptionally high levels of a certain nutrient that supposedly carries specific health benefits for preventing or fighting disease.”

20 Superfoods: Acai Berries, Agave, Almonds, Asparagus, Avocado, Barley, Blueberries, Chia Seeds, Coconut, Cranberries, Fish Oil, Goji Berries, Ginger, Green Tea, Kale, Pomegranate, Quinoa, Seaweed, Wheatgrass, Yuzu.

Actually, any leafy vegetable is very good for you. Eat more of them.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/superfoods-that-everyone-went-bonkers-over-2012-7?op=1

Kale is most beneficial if blanched first, helps lower your cholesterol, except then it's a bit stinky so if you juice it with melons or any fruits really you have no clue it's even in there :)

I'm under the impression that its better for you whole than juiced.

Probably but it's nasty

I wonder why something so good for you tastes so bad.

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