How super are those pricey 'superfoods'? Marketplace puts 3 of them to the test
See how 3 cheaper Canadian alternatives stack up head-to-head
By Stephanie Matteis, CBC News Posted: Oct 19, 2017 9:51 PM ET Last Updated: Oct 20, 2017 9:34 AM ET
Coconut water, quinoa and chia have three things in common: they're popular, they're expensive and they're often marketed as ultra-healthy "superfoods."
Marketplace recently reviewed the labels of nearly 100 so-called superfood products as part of an investigation to see whether the trend is actually about better health or simply marketing hype.
Friday night's episode (8 p.m. CBC, 8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland) reveals how any product can be labelled as a superfood in Canada without actually having to prove it has superior health benefits — an accountability gap that experts warn could lead consumers to overpay for foods that under-deliver.
Marketplace also decided to pit three of the most popular superfood staples head-to-head against three cheaper Canadian alternatives to see which ones provide the best nutritional bang for your buck. Here are the results of the food faceoff.
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