Superfoods
The term superfood was coined for marketing purposes to sell foods with health benefits.
It was first used in a Canadian newspaper back in 1949 to promote nutritional qualities of a muffin.
The marketing of products labeled as superfoods is prohibited in the European Union unless it is supported by scientific research.
Here are some of the foods that are considered superfoods: berries, green tea, eggs, nuts, kefir, garlic, ginger, turmeric.
Words
kefir (kephir): a fermented milk drink.
