The diet industry has lauded the açai berry as a weight loss cure, but the truth is there’s nothing to back up that claim.
You’ve probably heard that garlic can heal just about anything, including heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer, yeast infections, and enlarged prostates.
Goji berries allegedly cure a whole range of problems, including diabetes, sleeplessness, and even aging.
Like many of the other alleged superfoods, pomegranate juice is supposed to lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, prevent prostate problems, and serve as nature’s Viagra.
Coconut water is low in calories, has more potassium than four bananas, and is fat- and cholesterol-free.
These little “miracle” seeds are everywhere recently. You can find them in smoothies, yogurt, and granola bars because they’re supposed to control cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart disease.
Sadly, this all-natural sugar substitute isn’t as healthy as we’ve been told. While it does score low on the glycemic index (the ranking of how the carbohydrates in foods affect blood glucose levels), it’s full of fructose.
Gluten has been branded the black sheep of the nutrition family, and, while it does pose some issues for certain individuals, it isn’t all that bad. Conversely, gluten-free bread can actually contribute to weight gain.
We may sing almond milk’s praises like it can do no wrong, but it’s actually not as healthy as we think. Raw almonds are essentially a “perfect” food.
A lot of people drink a shot of wheatgrass every day, but it isn’t a cheap “superfood.” The claim is that it’ll reduce fatigue and boost your immune system.