Superfoods – is healthy eating just hype? | DW Documentary
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Superfoods like quinoa and chia seeds are trendy for their nutritional benefits, but the hype can lead to false health promises and potential harm to ecosystems. Traditional farming methods and local alternatives like allioids in Germany offer more sustainable and healthier options compared to exotic superfoods with ecological impacts.
Insights
- The superfood trend, while popular for their nutritional benefits, has led to confusion and false health promises, potentially harming local ecosystems and impacting small farmers negatively.
- Quinoa, a superfood, faces sustainability challenges due to its increasing demand, causing ecological issues like soil erosion and desertification in Bolivia, emphasizing the importance of promoting sustainable farming practices.
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What are superfoods?
Nutrient-rich foods like quinoa, goji berries, and chia seeds.
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