What Are Superfoods and Why they Matter: Benefits, Nutrition and Health Tips
What are Superfoods? You've heard the term, seen the ever trending smoothie bowls, and probably even have a few in your household without even realising it!
But What are They Really?
Superfoods can be classified as ingredients found in nature that are abundant in exceptionally rich nutrients. Jam packed with anitoxidants, minerals, vitamins, and other goodies that support overall wellbeing, radiant skin and healthy hair to helping with aches and pains.
They come in all shapes and forms. The ever delicious berries, yummy crunchy seeds, roots and even seaweed. What do they have in common...the ability to do more for your body, your beauty and your long-term health.
What are Some of the Best Known Superfoods?
More than just a few of these or it may be all of them are already in your kitchen:
Acai - a nutrient-dense berry packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fibre, supporting energy, skin health, and overall vitality.
Pomegranate - little jewel-like seeds bursting with antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols that support heart health and glowing skin.
Blueberries - small and tasty, but mighty and loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and fibre, making them a good daily healthy snack.
Chia Seeds - rich in Omega 3's and fibre
Turmeric - known for its antiinflammatory properties
Sea Moss - holding the title for the most popular superfood for 2025 for its mineral content and skin supporting benefits.
Spirulina - a protein rich algae used for energy and detox support.
Avocado - oh so creamy and delicious, rich in healthy fats, fibre, and potassium, making it a powerhouse for heart, skin, and overall wellness.
We've only just scratched the surface. Superfoods have been used in traditional medicine across many cultures from ancient beauty rituals to Aryurvedic tonics. And now science is joining the party.
Why do Superfoods Matter?
While there is no one single food in the world that is the key to perfect health, adding superfoods can help enhance your wellness from the inside out. After all, what is that saying "you are what you eat?" When used consistently they may be a natural way to support your body, whether calming or energising, helping to boost collagen production or even gut health.
Most superfoods are packed with antioxidants, and these antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds. They are anti-inflammatory in nature, boost immunity, and support the liver, thereby helping in natural detoxification processes. They also support collagen production while maintaining overall skin health. In addition, they balance all three doshas (tridoshic), thereby helping to reduce stress and anxiety and improving cognitive functions as well. - Dr. Vidhi Patel, Functional & Integrative Medicine Doctor, nutritionist, and R&D consultant.
So What's Next?
Curious to learn more? Check in with us over the course of the next few weeks for a more in depth look at Superfoods, where we will talk about benefits, nutrition and even health tips! Until then, enjoy a bowl of greek yoghurt, with blueberries sprinkled with walnuts or almonds and a drizzle of lavender honey.
