In this episode of GoGreenfields, River and Terran head to the backyard garden alongside their mother, to begin an investigation of the vitamin- and nutrient-rich growing there. Though there currently are no regulations or legal definitions as to what can and cannot hold the label ‘superfood’ in the United States, superfoods are generally considered to contain a wide variety of essential nutrients while packing large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. The earliest recorded example may have taken place in the early 20th century around World War I, used as part of a food marketing strategy. In 2007, the European Union passed legislation banning the term superfood on packaging unless the claim could be backed by scientific evidence.
Having researched such information, River and Terran consider which of their homegrown foods could be considered superfoods. Then, with the help of Thrive Market, they head to the kitchen to create some delicious superfood snacks.
For those who want to get the biggest nutritional bang for their bite, here are some of the most common superfoods:
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Phadnis, V. (2019, May 28). Recipe: Here’s why you should consume superfood dates. Retrieved from https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/recipe-here-s-why-you-should-consume-superfood-dates-736665.html
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"My power ball recipe calls for figs, dates, walnuts, and apricots. Figs are very good for your daily value of iron, potassium, and calcium. Dates are good for health benefits. Apricots help fight cancer and last, and walnuts are good for reducing inflammation and heart disease.”
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