Superfoods SuperFoods 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Walnuts are considered a superfood nut primarily because they are exceptionally high in which nutrient?
- Vitamin E
- ALA omega-3 fatty acids (Correct answer)
- Zinc
- Vitamin B12
Correct answer: ALA omega-3 fatty acids
Walnuts contain more ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) omega-3 than any other common nut, supporting brain and heart health.
Question 2: Which superfood is the most bioavailable plant source of iron, often recommended for anemia?
- Spinach
- Lentils
- Pumpkin seeds
- Blackstrap molasses (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Blackstrap molasses
Blackstrap molasses is extremely iron-rich and has higher bioavailability than many other plant iron sources.
Question 3: What makes wild-caught salmon superior to farmed salmon as a superfood?
- Higher calorie content
- More omega-3s and lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (Correct answer)
- Lower mercury levels always
- More vitamin D than farmed
Correct answer: More omega-3s and lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
Wild-caught salmon typically has a more favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio due to its natural diet of krill and smaller fish.
Question 4: Pomegranate seeds are a superfood largely due to their high content of which unique antioxidant?
- Resveratrol
- Punicalagins (Correct answer)
- Astaxanthin
- Beta-glucan
Correct answer: Punicalagins
Punicalagins are powerful antioxidants unique to pomegranates and are metabolized into urolithins by gut bacteria.
Question 5: Which superfood is a complete protein derived from wheat gluten, common in plant-based diets?
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan (Correct answer)
- Edamame
Correct answer: Seitan
Seitan (wheat gluten) is very high in protein and has a meat-like texture, but is NOT suitable for those with celiac disease.
Question 6: Astaxanthin, one of the most powerful antioxidants known, is found naturally in which superfood?
- Blueberries
- Wild salmon and krill (Correct answer)
- Broccoli sprouts
- Bee pollen
Correct answer: Wild salmon and krill
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in microalgae eaten by krill and salmon, giving them their characteristic pink color.
Question 7: Bee pollen is marketed as a superfood; which nutrient profile makes it stand out?
- High in omega-3 fatty acids
- Contains over 250 biologically active substances including enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids (Correct answer)
- The highest natural source of vitamin C
- Rich in collagen protein
Correct answer: Contains over 250 biologically active substances including enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids
Bee pollen contains a remarkable array of nutrients including enzymes, coenzymes, vitamins, minerals, and all essential amino acids.
Superfoods SuperFoods 5
Walnuts are considered a superfood nut primarily because they are exceptionally high in which nutrient?