Bay Area Skeptics

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So-called Superfoods not so Super after all

In case you missed it, a nice article in Mother Jones debunking Red QuinoaRed Quinoathe idea that exotic edibles like quinoa, acai berries and Chia seeds are “superfoods” of extraordinarily high nutritional value. They aren’t worthless, but certainly not worth the premium prices charged for them, compared to other foods that are readily available — and that don’t have the social costs generated by taking staple foods away from villagers who can no longer afford their traditional foods. CLICK HERE to read the full article.


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