All food is not created equal—a fact we've been aware of since adolescence when we
begged to dine only on hot dogs and mac 'n' cheese but were forced to eat Brussels sprouts and broccoli instead.
Today, though, we're often told that some foods rank much higher than others we once assumed were plenty healthy.
The word "superfood" is relatively new and perhaps more a marketing term than anything else, but
the label has been applied to fruits, vegetables, grains, and even fish that are seen as superior to others. So
what exactly makes a superfood so super? While there is no legal definition of a superfood (meaning it can be added
to the label of any product), most agree that superfoods are extra beneficial because of their nutrient profile.
Blueberries, salmon, spinach, and pomegranates often fall into this category, but another that usually appears near
the top of this food list is a little-known fruit called the açai (pronounced
ah-sigh-ee) berry.
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