Superfoods

When you Google the word "superfoods", there is a plethora of different views on what should be considered a superfood.  Superfoods generally are considered the superstars of nutritionally healing foods or supplements, amongst the "healthy foodie" groups.  Foods/supplements that may meet this criteria can be anything from blueberries, to spirulina, to bee pollen to maca.  This list can go on and on depending on who you ask or where you look.

Traditional people's knowledge of healthy superfoods was passed down from generation to generation. Most of the foods touted as health food today are backed by an industry that wants people to eat them. Wheat and soy are both traded in the stock market as commodities, and the dairy industry is heavily lobbied.

Personally, I believe many vegan foods to be the real superfoods.  Whole foods packed with organic nutrients are the foods I want supplying my body with the energy needed to get me through the day.  It can be mind boggling when you begin your search for these foods.  I mean, not many people know what maca is let alone how great it can be for boosting your energy and mood.

There was a fantastic article in the latest Oprah magazine where her editor and chief headed to Peru in the search of some superfoods.  It just amazed me on the length that people will travel to find food that may be mass produced for the good of our human existence.  It is very exciting to read about these foods and hope that many will become easily accessible than in a very expensive smoothie powder mix (i.e. Shakeology) sooner than later.

Do you have a superfood?  If so, what is your favorite superfood you would recommend to others?  Would love to hear your views on this subject!