The evidence on "Superfoods"
The evidence on "Superfoods"
http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Superfoods/P ... foods.aspx
I've always been skeptical of any claims of a food being "super" (especially when used as a health claim on processed foods containing said "superfoods"). The review of the evidence in the link above is quite good. Looks like Beet Juice does live up to its claim of helping athletic performance in inactive and recreational athletes, but not in elite althletes.
Bottom line: Eat your veggies! All of them! Variety is not just the spice of life, but likely the road to good health, too.
I've always been skeptical of any claims of a food being "super" (especially when used as a health claim on processed foods containing said "superfoods"). The review of the evidence in the link above is quite good. Looks like Beet Juice does live up to its claim of helping athletic performance in inactive and recreational athletes, but not in elite althletes.
Bottom line: Eat your veggies! All of them! Variety is not just the spice of life, but likely the road to good health, too.
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
but they're gross. :(
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Especially broccoli, just plain old gross.
Oct 26, 2014 Vancouver Rock and Roll Half
Feb 22, 2015 Hypothermic half wave 1
Feb 22, 2015 Hypothermic half wave 1
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:but they're gross.
Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Don't know that I've ever (knowingly) had goji berries. The rest of the stuff on the list I eat regularly. Except maybe wheatgrass. I've had it, but it's not part of my regular diet. And I don't drink juice, so I only eat pomagranates in the winter when they're available.
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Oh god wheatgrass is the GROSSEST thing ever. Ugh.
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
La wrote:Don't know that I've ever (knowingly) had goji berries. The rest of the stuff on the list I eat regularly. Except maybe wheatgrass. I've had it, but it's not part of my regular diet. And I don't drink juice, so I only eat pomagranates in the winter when they're available.
my mom went through a goji kick a few years ago... so I've had it (in juice form). They're not bad.
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:La wrote:Don't know that I've ever (knowingly) had goji berries. The rest of the stuff on the list I eat regularly. Except maybe wheatgrass. I've had it, but it's not part of my regular diet. And I don't drink juice, so I only eat pomagranates in the winter when they're available.
my mom went through a goji kick a few years ago... so I've had it (in juice form). They're not bad.
My mother goes through kicks of ANYTHING labeled a super/miracle food/cure, especially if some "expert" tells her so. She interprets "X is good for you" as, "Eat as much of X as you can."
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
a highschool friend of mine is now selling miracle instant coffee. oh wait, it's not called that. It's called OrganoGold, and it's "pre-brewed" coffee, and they've added a special ingredient: "All of the products feature the "KING OF HERBS" the LIFE CHANGING ingredient... Ganoderma!".
So I can improve my life and health by drinking fortified instant coffee!
Ganoderma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
So I can improve my life and health by drinking fortified instant coffee!
Ganoderma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
no way i am eating beets
make i puke
but veggies are smart choices
make i puke
but veggies are smart choices
early and often - it pays off in the long run
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:a highschool friend of mine is now selling miracle instant coffee. oh wait, it's not called that. It's called OrganoGold, and it's "pre-brewed" coffee, and they've added a special ingredient: "All of the products feature the "KING OF HERBS" the LIFE CHANGING ingredient... Ganoderma!".
So I can improve my life and health by drinking fortified instant coffee!
Ganoderma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
King of herbs? I think that spot's been taken.
Oct 26, 2014 Vancouver Rock and Roll Half
Feb 22, 2015 Hypothermic half wave 1
Feb 22, 2015 Hypothermic half wave 1
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Midge wrote:no way i am eating beets
make i puke
but veggies are smart choices
Hi, Midge.
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Midge wrote:no way i am eating beets
And, remember, if you had beets the night before, and you have a morning hangover, and go for a pee, don't freak out, when you look down in the toilet ...
Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
La wrote:Midge wrote:no way i am eating beets
make i puke
but veggies are smart choices
Hi, Midge.
Hi La
early and often - it pays off in the long run
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
I think anyone who's been running long enough to post on this forum knows not to believe any marketing crap. Oh how I loathe marketing! I'd probably be excellent at it.
Let's rid English of superfluous words.
Back on topic....
Beet juice is definitely an acquired taste. But after some trial and error I'd say all you really need is 1x 3hrs before. I used to take 500ml a day for a week - it was stupid, and for instance, you couldn't get it in the states (for some reason Whole foods and everywhere else in Boston didn't sell it!) I was SOL and the effects dried up come race day.
But a bottle before Sportinglife and I felt it much easier to race at high effort.
Let's rid English of superfluous words.
Back on topic....
Beet juice is definitely an acquired taste. But after some trial and error I'd say all you really need is 1x 3hrs before. I used to take 500ml a day for a week - it was stupid, and for instance, you couldn't get it in the states (for some reason Whole foods and everywhere else in Boston didn't sell it!) I was SOL and the effects dried up come race day.
But a bottle before Sportinglife and I felt it much easier to race at high effort.
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:La wrote:Don't know that I've ever (knowingly) had goji berries. The rest of the stuff on the list I eat regularly. Except maybe wheatgrass. I've had it, but it's not part of my regular diet. And I don't drink juice, so I only eat pomagranates in the winter when they're available.
my mom went through a goji kick a few years ago... so I've had it (in juice form). They're not bad.
There was a booth at a race expo selling bags of dried goji berries - I actually had to take a closer look because I thought they were bags of cat kibble
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
I was at booster juice yesterday and they have a new (?) one called Scaryberry, which includes goji, strawberries, mango, yogurt... it was SO YUMMY!!!!
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:I was at booster juice yesterday and they have a new (?) one called Scaryberry, which includes goji, strawberries, mango, yogurt... it was SO YUMMY!!!!
Out since October.
(I have to say it's kind of weird seeing that as I'm sitting at work )
- turd ferguson
- Ben Johnson
- Posts: 28512
- Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:11 am
- Location: It's a funny name
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
fingerboy wrote:I think anyone who's been running long enough to post on this forum knows not to believe any marketing crap. Oh how I loathe marketing! I'd probably be excellent at it.
Let's rid English of superfluous words.
Back on topic....
Beet juice is definitely an acquired taste. But after some trial and error I'd say all you really need is 1x 3hrs before. I used to take 500ml a day for a week - it was stupid, and for instance, you couldn't get it in the states (for some reason Whole foods and everywhere else in Boston didn't sell it!) I was SOL and the effects dried up come race day.
But a bottle before Sportinglife and I felt it much easier to race at high effort.
My FIL was growing beets last year and they were MONSTERS, he gave me about 80 pounds of beets, I juiced them for a couple of weeks and drank the juice, I felt better but I was NOT pleasant to live with or follow into the bathroom. Enough said.
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." - Douglas Adams
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Samantha wrote:ultraslacker wrote:I was at booster juice yesterday and they have a new (?) one called Scaryberry, which includes goji, strawberries, mango, yogurt... it was SO YUMMY!!!!
:lol:
Out since October. ;)
(I have to say it's kind of weird seeing that as I'm sitting at work :shifty: )
weird that I didn't notice it sooner (but probably because I tend to just automatically order my favourites instead of looking at the menu).
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
ultraslacker wrote:Samantha wrote:ultraslacker wrote:I was at booster juice yesterday and they have a new (?) one called Scaryberry, which includes goji, strawberries, mango, yogurt... it was SO YUMMY!!!!
Out since October.
(I have to say it's kind of weird seeing that as I'm sitting at work )
weird that I didn't notice it sooner (but probably because I tend to just automatically order my favourites instead of looking at the menu).
It was October's special so there would have been a bunch of ads up for it in Oct (or should have been). It was so popular they kept it on.
- CAW
- Lynn Williams
- Posts: 14108
- Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:29 pm
- Location: Just follow the yellow brick road
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
Samantha wrote:ultraslacker wrote:Samantha wrote:ultraslacker wrote:I was at booster juice yesterday and they have a new (?) one called Scaryberry, which includes goji, strawberries, mango, yogurt... it was SO YUMMY!!!!
Out since October.
(I have to say it's kind of weird seeing that as I'm sitting at work )
weird that I didn't notice it sooner (but probably because I tend to just automatically order my favourites instead of looking at the menu).
It was October's special so there would have been a bunch of ads up for it in Oct (or should have been). It was so popular they kept it on.
We're taking the kids to Booster Juice tonight after Boy's Gold Medal soccer game for his house league. I might just have to try that one...since some FREE smoothie coupons magically appeared in my mailbox.
~Kara~
"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."
— Thich Nhat Hanh
"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
CAW wrote:[...since some FREE smoothie coupons magically appeared in my mailbox.
funny how that happens.
The evidence on "Superfoods"
I've been drinking beet juice (and green juice - spinach, cucumber, celery, parsley, lemon) lately. I started with the beet juice because I read a blog where the author said she drank some beet juice and hours lately had a surge of creativity. Thinking it couldn't hurt, I tried it to help with my thesis writing. No luck.
I do feel better and more energized drinking the veggie juices in general, though. At first I was drinking them as smoothies so get the fibre, but my stomach couldn't handle that many veggies.
I do feel better and more energized drinking the veggie juices in general, though. At first I was drinking them as smoothies so get the fibre, but my stomach couldn't handle that many veggies.
- ultraslacker
- Site Admin
- Posts: 46890
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:33 pm
- Location: paradise
- Contact:
Re: The evidence on "Superfoods"
I think the Scaryberry is my new favourite booster juice. I had another one yesterday... so yummy!
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Return to “Nutrition and Weight Management”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests