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Ah yes, superfoods<\/strong>, the name we\u2019ve given to foods that supposedly boost our health, give us much-needed nutrients<\/a> and are, for some time, on everyone\u2019s lips. Blogs, health magazines, Instagram accounts, recipe websites\u2026 we\u2019ve all seen plenty of superfoods being touted for their benefits, despite several studies contradicting their reputation.<\/p>

They can prevent the risk of cancer, they may protect our cardiovascular system<\/a>, they\u2019ll detox our bodies. Avocados, chia seeds<\/a>, goji berries and even kale have all invaded our plates and the internet, and plenty of foodies out there have highlighted their values. But are these proclaimed superfoods really body boosters or simply a gastronomical trend to follow? According to the European Regulatory Authority for food, many superfoods do not necessarily bring more nutrients than other \u201cnormal\u201d foods. In fact, terming them \u201csuperfoods\u201d could very well mislead people into consuming these foods excessively, which could lead to eating disorders.<\/p>

Head up to the gallery to check out 5 so-called \u201csuperfoods\u201d and what you could possibly replace them with. You could even end up saving some money with cheaper (and just as effective) substitutes.<\/p>

Leila Chik & Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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Can they really change our lives for the better, or will other foods do the job just as well?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":210474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"We\u2019ve all seen plenty of superfoods being touted for their benefits, despite several studies contradicting their reputation. 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