The term supernutrients derives from another relatively new concept that has burst into the healthy eating market in recent years: superfoods . Superfoods are considered those that contain an exceptional nutritional composition . They usually contain high amounts of essential nutrients for the proper functioning of the body, such as minerals, fiber, antioxidants, essential fatty acids or proteins, in addition to having a low caloric intake. That is, the relationship between valuable nutrients and calorie content is optimal.
There are many foods that are considered within this category, from exotic ingredients such as Goji berries , maca or various types of algae , to common foods that we already consume in our daily lives, such as cocoa or green leafy vegetables.
What is the difference between what we normally eat and a superfood?
As a general rule, for an ingredient to be considered a superfood it must be unprocessed or very little, it must be consumed raw and its origin, preferably, must be organic . For this reason , more and more superfoods are being marketed in powder form , thus becoming supernutrients that can replace traditional nutritional supplements.
There are several superfoods that are easier to incorporate into our diet in this format. Pollen , wheat grass, maca or quinoa flour , for example, are usually sold in powder form, since it is much easier to incorporate them into the diet and enjoy all their properties in a concentrated way. As the consumption of these super nutrients is something that has emerged in recent years, special care must be taken with the products we buy. It is always advisable to look carefully at the nutritional composition, which should appear on the package, and the origin of the food. Each super nutrient has a different composition and we must know our diet and what our body needs in greater quantities to make the right choice.