Superfoods: Myths and Truths - Institute for Food Nutrition & Health

What is a ‘superfood’? What foods are ‘superfoods’? What effect do they have on the body and society?

The course focuses on the relationship between food, brain and mind:

What is a superfood? What separates them from functional foods and similar food items

What molecules contained in superfoods can affect our body?

How can we critically evaluate superfoods and their role in our diet?

Are there dangers connected to superfoods intake?

Can superfoods have a role in special diets?

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in diet, psychology, health and ‘superfoods’. You don’t need any previous experience.

Timeline

The course will be available all year round from 2022 onwards.

Learning objectives and outcomes

Once completed, participants will be able to:

Explain what the “superfood” label means;

Describe the role of superfoods and their alternatives in a healthy diet;

Compare nutritional values of “superfoods” and some of their alternatives;

Reflect on the social aspects of superfoods production; and

Describe some mechanisms through which superfoods can be beneficial for our health

How to join the course

Project Leadership: Alessandro Cicerale, University of Turin

Participating organisations: