The Superfoods That Are Worth Your Money

Some so-called superfoods are expensive and exotic, but others carry a credible claim to the title—without the high cost. Africa Studio/Shutterstock

So, what makes a food super? Not much. The bar is pretty low. Truthfully, “superfood” is little more than a term created by the food industry.

But that doesn’t mean the term is completely without merit. Any food that’s earned the title of “superfood” did so because it packs a major nutritional punch that may provide some health benefits. But the truth is that even many of the most humble foods contain phytonutrients with a long list of therapeutic and nutritional benefits.