30 superfoods you may already be eating

Protect yourself from 10 common health conditions with these nutritional powerhouses that don’t cost the earth. Chances are you already have some of them in the pantry.

The term ‘superfood’ may be one of the most popular words of the millennium. In the last five years, the number of products boasting the title ‘superfood’, ‘superfruit’ or ‘supergrain’ has increased by more than 200 per cent worldwide. But these terms aren’t regulated, and many superfood benefits aren’t proven. While the latest trendy foods seem to have a health halo, those that experts consistently recommend have always been in plain sight. “You don’t need to spend big bucks on trendy foods,” says accredited practising dietitian Karissa Woolfe. The everyday foods on our list are packed with nutrients known to help prevent or alleviate certain health conditions. Stock up for a longer, healthier life.