Question

I0 T1.39 PM CDT. irst. Referring to Controversy 2: "Are Some Foods Superfoods for Health?", select one of the following food items OR choose another one IN YOUR TEXTBOOK Blueberries Chocolate . Flaxseed Garlic . Soybeans . Tomatoes Tea Grapes and Wine . Yogurt Onions Answer the following questions and back up 1 claim (see your text) with a journal article OR chapter in a book that you found. Go to the online Riverland library and search for an article: http://riverland.edu/student-services/library/databases/full-text-databases-by- subject/nursing-health/ Post the URL or actual article in your discussion, I will look for the following information: 1. Name the superfood and why it is considered a superfood. What bioactive component is in it? 2. How much of this superfood should you consume for it to be beneficial? 3. Are there circumstances in which the superfood should be consumed (for example, to treat a health condition) on a regular basis? 4. Is there concern if a person eats/consumes too much of the superfood?

Answer 1

Superfoods generally contain much needed minerals and vitamins which are beneficial for our body and fight diseases.

Blueberry-is one of the superfood because it is filled with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids It can help heart health,blood pressure,skin health,bone strength,prevents cancer and helps in mental health.It contain a compound called anthocyanin

• good source of vitamin K .
• Also contain vitamin c,fibre,manganese.

2) this foos should be one of the five portions of a daily fruit and vegetable consumption.One cup of blueberry gives 24% of a person recommended vitamin C.

3)According to study of Harvard school of public health and University of East Anglia in UK,regualr consumption of anthocyanin could reduce the risk of heart attack by 32% in middle aged and young women.

It was analyzed that women who consumed 3 servings of blueberries per week proved the best results.

4)If a person eats too much of blueberries it could result in excess of dietary fibre leading to stomach discomfort,diarrhea amd other gastrointestinal problems.