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5. Pecans

Pecans are the highest antioxidant nut.

6. Turmeric

Curcumin – the active ingredient/compound in turmeric – has been linked to a number of health benefits.

7. Baobab fruit

For juices, desserts, and breakfast foods, the flavor of acai works great.

8. Chia seeds

Yes, this is one that has gotten a lot of buzz over the last decade and fully deserving

9. Sorghum

An ancient grain originally from Africa, sorghum is as versatile as wheat.

10. Purple corn

The most ancient variety, Kculli, was a staple in the Incan empire in Peru. It’s still widely grown there today, with purple corn juice and flour for bread being popular food items throughout South America.

For further reading: www.superfoodly.com

Foods that have been elevated to superfood status in recent years include those rich in antioxidants (such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E, flavanoids and selenium) and omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidants are chemicals thought to protect against the harmful effects of free radicals, which are chemicals naturally produced in every living cell and known to cause cell damage.