Consumers will overlook cheaper alternative fruits and vegetables with similar benefits to superfoods. Pumpkins, gourds, and pumpkin seed are very nutritious and cheap! Finding alternatives to pricey superfoods will save the consumer money, and allow people with lower incomes to have a healthy diet.
Though the prices and the sales have doubled, the scientific proof of superfoods' claims remain constant.
Many companies will not invest in research to further the knowledge on superfoods. Companies continue to make outrageous claims about the benefits of superfoods. People will still believe the claims and buy products that contain a superfood, like chia seed pudding or acai bowls. The prepared foods can cost around eight dollars; for the same price a consumer can buy many bananas to make banana ice cream, and still have a healthy breakfast.
by: Rachel Lewis
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