"Superfoods"

I can get plenty of fiber and protein without those foods. I think "superfoods" is a bunch of hyped-up trendy malarkey. Most foods have some phytochemical or compound which has a positive impact on health. Tomatoes used to be touted because of their lycopene. Grape seeds have resveratrol. Chocolate has all sorts of antioxidants.

Eat foods because you like them and they fit your macros, and even because they offer some specific nutrient you feel you aren't getting enough of. If you eat a wide variety of veggies and fruits, whole grains and legumes, nuts and seeds, proteins and healthy fats, you'll get all the micronutrients and antioxidants you need. Don't waste your money on stuff just because it's trendy.

I don't understand what impact you think they'll have on body toning? But superfoods aren't only the trendy/expensive things people like to show off in their oatmeals haha.
Broccoli, spinach, tomatoes are also superfoods (not expensive) and yes you'll be doing your body good by incorporating them into your diet more. Overall the best plan is making sure you eat a wide variety of veggies/fruits/whole grains etc to make sure you're getting the right nutrients. Nothing new, so don't worry about the fancy stuff unless you actually want to

"Superfood" is a label given to whatever random produce the producers have too much of in the shed that week. It's a marketing gimmick.

Never heard the phrase. If it's high in protein and fiber and doesn't kill you on fat or salt, what's the problem?

The weight-lifters will scream at me, but I think that if you have a normal protein intake and eat enough all the way around, you'll build muscle without swallowing massive amounts of protein. My son is into the weight-lifting and is always telling me I'm wrong about that. I barely argue with him and I care about him, so will not be arguing the point with anyone else.

I can understand where everyone is coming from here, but I'm gonna stick up for the "superfoods" for a moment.

I'm a fan of hemp, chia, flax, etc. because they are rich in vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, and even pack protein. Not only that, but they are low carb and high fiber.

They are versatile and easy to fit into your diet. Smoothies, salads, yogurts, what have you...there's a bunch of ways.

They are not expensive. My local store has them in the bulk section for a few dollars a pound.

If you like to eat your nutrients instead of supplement them, which I personally prefer, then these "superfoods" can be a good addition to your diet. I think there is definitely a hype behind these foods, but remember when avocados became weirdly trendy? Did you stop eating avocados? Just eat what suits you.

Eating healthy in general is a no brainer if you are worried about your well being, but you don't HAVE to eat these foods any more than you HAVE to eat a banana tomorrow. Or kale. Or a fruit roll-up, for crying out loud.

Take a look at the nutrition facts, try them out, and decide if you like them. You aren't "falling" for anything if you eat them. They are just food.

There are foods that are nutritionally dense, but as far as "super", their calories are counted just like any other food. Weight loss still is about CICO.

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I think that these foods are good in addition to other foods. Of course, you can get the equivalent protein and fiber in so many ways that will contain many less calories---More bang for your buck, yaknow. But if these are foods you enjoy, I wouldn't rely solely on them for a good body; because I hear that what you've mentioned contains many health benefits that extend past protein and fiber, why not just add a bit over a salad or in some greek yogurt? It'll probably be much better when trying to budget calories