Superfoods - Nutrient rich foods Introduction

Question 1

Nutrient rich foods

Answer 1

Nutrient rich foods are high in nutrients and often low in calories, and true super foods contain all or nearly all vitamins, minerals and trace minerals the body needs.

• Nutrients rich foods and super foods are therapeutic and should be a key feature of one’s diet
• They provide an abundant source of macronutrients, micronutrients, fibre, enzymes (when not processed or cooked) and phytonutrients