Nutritionist explains why trendy, pricey superfoods are no better for you than basic grub

THERE is nothing very super about superfoods – least of all the price.

For it seems trendy pricey items such as wheatgrass and chia seeds are no better for you than basic grub.

Nutritionist AMANDA URSELL explains here.

Wheatgrass V Spinach

WHEATGRASS has chlorophyll, A, C and E vitamins, magnesium and calcium.

Spinach has all that too, plus beta-carotene and lutein, and counts as one of your five a day.

Turmeric Latte V Chicken Curry

TURMERIC  is the spice of the moment – even added to pricey lattes. But it is in most curries, so a chicken curry is a filling, nutritious main meal – just don’t pile on the rice and naan.

Kale V Broccoli

KALE has calcium and lutein, which helps to protect our eyes, but it’s expensive. Broccoli has twice the fibre and is richer in potassium, which helps to control our bodies’ fluid level.

Goji Berries V Apricots

GOJI berries contain beta-carotene, which may help fight cancer.

But it’s also in dried apricots – along with iron, bone-building calcium and fibre, which helps digestion.

Cavolo Nero V Cabbage

CAVOLO nero, an Italian kale, has potassium and vitamins B and C in similar quantities to cabbage – which also contains the eye and skin-protecting  pigment lutein.

Chia Seeds V Walnuts

CHIA seeds contain omega 3 fats, fibre, protein and calcium.

Walnuts have omega 3s too, are far cheaper, and are a handy snack instead of having to be added to other foods.

Cacao Nibs V Dark Choc

THE nibs are small bits of cacao bean used in chocolate and have “phenolic” nutrients that lower blood pressure.

Chocolate with 70 per cent cacao is just as good, but cheaper.