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Superfoods 101: 8 Articles to Enhance Your Health

You've probably heard of certain exotic 'superfoods' by now, but did you know not all of them have to grow in the jungle? Read on to learn what superfoods are and why you should be eating them!

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

You’ve probably heard certain exotic foods like maca, spirulina, and goji berries described as ‘superfoods.’ But did you know not all of them originate in the jungle? Read on to learn what superfoods are and why you should be eating them, plus check out a few products we’ve tried here at Breaking Muscle.

Top 5 Superfoods You Chould Be Eating (Heidi L. George)

“Superfoods” are super-concentrated and nutrient-rich. Do you know which foods these are? Cacao? Goji berries? What else? Read on to find out & boost your health! (there’s a recipe, too!)

Top 10 Exotic Superfoods (Brad Sly)

Last week we looked at superfoods you could find in any grocery store. This week we go on an adventure at look at ten exotic, but incredibly powerful superfoods you might want to hunt down.

Mesquite: Southwest Superfood (Nicole Crawford)

Mesquite isn’t just for barbecue – it’s actually an ancient superfood that has amazing health benefits. Learn how this desert plant can benefit your health and make your food more delicious.

Product Review: Chocolatl Empower Bar and Puma Bites (Becca Borawski)

If you are looking for a satisfying, paleo-friendly and/or vegan-friendly, sweet tooth experience you can feel good about buying and eating, Chocolatl is it.

Top 10 Supermarket Superfoods (Brad Sly)

Superfoods don’t have to be exotic. You can find some of the best right in your grocery store. Here’s my list of the ten best foods for your health and fitness that you can buy on any shopping trip.

Super-Fun Recipes for Chia Seeds, the New Superfood (Tara Goodyear)

These little seeds are healthier than coffee and provide sustained energy. The Tarahumara use it to power their running for hundreds of miles! Here are some recipes so you can utilize this superfood.

Medicinal Mushrooms: The Ancient Superfood (Heidi L. George)

Did you know mushrooms can help your athletic performance? Learn about these three types of mushrooms that can boost your immune system, your endurance, and your training.

Product Review: Sunfood Organic Cacao Nibs (Nicole Crawford)

Not only are Sunfood’s cacao nibs delicious and healthy, but they are also organic, vegan, raw, and non-GMO verified. And you can use them in everything, from smoothies, to trail mix, to soup.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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