#HC-02-17 Superfoods: Myths and Truths
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
EIT FoodDescription
Explore the definition and impact of superfoods
Please note this course runs without facilitation
Goji berries, quinoa, amaranth and green tea are all foods that have been labelled ‘superfoods’. But what does this superfood label actually mean?
On this course you will learn about the definition of a ‘superfood’. You will consider the biological, neuroscientific and social aspects of superfoods. Developing your critical abilities, you will also evaluate the impact of the superfood phenomenon on society and the economy.
What topics will you cover?
- What is a superfood?
- Are superfoods different from functional foods and nutraceuticals?
- How can we critically evaluate superfoods and their role in our diet?
- Are there dangers connected to superfoods intake?
- Can superfoods have a role in special diets?
Who will you learn with?
I’m an Associate Professor at University of Reading, UK. I’m an expert in brain imaging, as well as visual perception, and the effects of diet on the brain and mental function.
I am a food chemist, specialized in antioxidants from plant based foods. I work in Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences.
I am a research fellow and lecturer at the University of Torino, Italy. My research activities include neuroimaging of eating disorders and neurostimulation with therapeutic and rehabilitative goals.
Who developed the course?
EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, with the aim to create a sustainable and future-proof food sector.
What Will I Learn?
- Explain what the "superfood" label means
- Describe the role of superfoods and their alternatives in a healthy diet
- Compare nutritional values of “superfoods” and some of their alternatives
- Reflect on the social aspects of superfoods production
- Describe some mechanisms through which superfoods can be beneficial for our health
Topics for this course
Welcome to the course
Welcome to the course00:01:26
Meet the team
An introductory note
Introduction to superfoods
Characteristics of (super) foods
Superfoods can play an important role in a particular diet. This course is so interesting.
I see superfood labels all the time, but is it dangerous to ingest superfood? I don't really know, but it's been a great course to learn more about food.
I look at the course and Wonder, what is a superfood? What is the difference between superfoods and functional and nutritious foods? After the course was over, I felt it was so good that it was a common sense course.
We often see goji berries, quinoa, amaranth and green tea all labeled as "superfoods." But what exactly does this superfood label mean? This course gives us a good explanation. It was very rewarding.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- This course is for anyone interested in diet, psychology, health and ‘superfoods’. You don’t need any previous experience.
- The Educators won’t be able to join the discussions themselves or respond to individual comments, but the course encourages a strong learning community. The learning is focused around debate and discussion – supporting other learners, sharing your own experience and knowledge, and listening to new perspectives. We hope that you will enjoy interacting with and learning from each other in this way. Don’t forget to comment, reply to other learners and ‘like’ comments.