superfood

[ soo-per-food ]
/ ˈsu pərˌfud /

noun

a food considered exceptionally good for one’s health and for boosting the immune system owing to its naturally high content of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, or omega-3 fatty acids: If you crave superfoods, try the quinoa, kale, and roasted beet salad sprinkled with toasted walnuts and flaxseed.

Origin of superfood

First recorded in 1910–15; super- + food

Example sentences from the Web for superfood

  • On the flip side are equally over-inflated claims (also often in the form of click-bait headlines) made by superfood detractors.

    The Dangers of Superfoods |Lizzie Crocker |April 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
  • And when one superfood goes out of style, another one takes its place on natural food store shelves.

    The Dangers of Superfoods |Lizzie Crocker |April 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
  • With every health trend, every celebrity-endorsed “superfood” and faddish juice cleanse comes the inevitable backlash.

    The Dangers of Superfoods |Lizzie Crocker |April 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST