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"Superfoods" is a relatively new term that refers to foods that have<br>extremely high nutritional value. The common properties of a<br>superfood are:<br>u2022 Usually plant-based.<br>u2022 Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.<br>u2022 Usually low in calories.<br>u2022 Have a very high nutritional density, meaning they may contain<br>the recommended daily intake of certain vitamins and minerals.<br>u2022 Very high in antioxidants, substances that are known to<br>neutralize free radicals (energy by-products that can be very<br>harmful to the body). Free radicals can increase the risk of agerelated diseases like Alzheimer's and Park
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