Superfoods or Super Hype? What You Really Need to Know
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Are superfoods the key to vibrant health—or just marketing in disguise? In this episode of vpod.ai, we pull back the label and take a deep dive into the science, history, and surprising truth behind one of nutrition’s most overused buzzwords.
You'll discover:
- The true (and surprising) origin of the term “superfood”
 - Why blueberries, kale, and acai might be good—but not magic
 - The hidden costs of exotic superfoods: economic, social, and environmental
 - Why some “superfood” claims mislead with cherry-picked science
 - How focusing on a single ingredient can create a false sense of security
 - The everyday, affordable foods that deliver true super nutrition
 - Practical tips to build your own balanced, evidence-based “super plate”
 - Where supplements fit in—and when they’re actually needed
 
Cut through the hype, save your money, and learn how to nourish your body smarter—with knowledge, not trends.
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