Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Singh, Bhupinder; Chandra, Saurabh; Shastri, Arunima; Shoor, Liza Title A name given to the resource Superfoods or Hype: Decoding the Wellness Trend and Disease Cure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Exploring the Science of Food as Medicine;pp.217-238 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1439-6.ch008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1439-6.ch008</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018977706?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018977706?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Singh B., Sharda University, India; Chandra S., Bennett University, Greater Noida, India; Shastri A., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Shoor L., Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India Description An account of the resource Superfoods have become a buzzword in the wellness world foods that can be marketed as particularly nutrient- dense and possessing extraordinary health and even disease- cure properties. Foods like these are revered for their concentrated doses of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Some of these claims are backed by scientific studies, supporting the notion that these foods can help reduce inflammation, lower the risk of chronic diseases and support overall well- being. For example, curcumin found in turmeric is associated with anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and omega- 3 fatty acids in chia seeds contribute to heart health. Consumers should remain critical of marketing claims and be guided by the science when adding superfoods to their wellness regimens. Biological plausibility and population- based studies are not sufficient, alone, to establish the validity of disease prevention and health promotion functions for foods towards disease prevention and health promotion. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833731441-9; 979-833731439-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online