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Superfoods and fad diets

Superfoods are foods that some people believe offer increased nutritional benefits and even help with or cure some medical conditions and are often consumed in large quantities. These include blueberries, goji berries, broccoli and wheatgrass. There is not enough evidence to support these claims and it is better to eat a variety of foods rather than focus on one particular food.

Fad diets are diets that claim to help you lose weight quickly by following a very restricted diet. However, these diets can create health problems. If you do want to lose weight, it is better to do it slowly by choosing healthy options, and smaller portions of foods, and exercising regularly.

Nutrition

Published August 2016

Last reviewed August 2016

Next review August 2019

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