I have never even heard of it until now, there is no such a thing as superfood, except maybe peanut butter. Reminds me of acai, nobody heard of it until 2 brothers started to grow it and advertise it as superfood. Anyway, let see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa#Saponins_and_oxalic_acid "In their natural state, the seeds have a coating which contains bitter-tasting saponins, making them unpalatable." Yummie!!! " it is a major goal of quinoa breeding programs, which may include genetic engineering." OK, let's mess with nature. "The toxicity category rating of the saponins in quinoa treats them as mild eye and respiratory irritants and as a low gastrointestinal irritant." I might as well drink bleach, I guess. " the saponins have many uses, including their use as a detergent for clothing and washing, and as a folk medicine antiseptic for skin injuries." Are you sure you want to eat this thing? "The risks associated with quinoa are minimal, provided it is properly prepared and the leaves are not eaten to excess." Oh, alrighty then... It is also very costly, 10 times more than wheat. That isn't surprising because someone who "discovered" this thing needs to make money. I think I will just have an apple... "After cooking, which is the typical preparation for eating, quinoa is 72% water, 21% carbohydrates, 4% protein and 2% fat and its nutrient contents are collectively and substantially reduced." You know who ate this thing? The Incas. Where are they now?
https://www.yahoo.com/style/how-two-brothers-overcame-internet-hype-to-bring-203656043.html "Their business grew, slowly but surely, and it experienced a major boost in 2004 when Nicholas Pericone, a dermatologist who wrote the bestselling “Pericone Promise,” called açaí the “#1 superfood in the world. " So are the Quinoa Brothers pushing this newly discovered seed? "Now, 15 years later, Sambazon is not only the leading distributor of açaí in the world," It is all business... By the way: "Marketers of these products made unfounded claims that açaí and its antioxidant qualities provide a variety of health benefits, none of which has scientific confirmation to date. False claims include reversal of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, as well as expanding size of the penis and increasing men's sexual virility.[21] As of 2015, there are no scientifically controlled studies providing proof of any health benefits from consuming açaí. No açaí products have been evaluated by the FDA, and their efficacy is doubtful.[22] Specifically, there is no scientific evidence that açaí consumption affects body weight, promotes weight loss or has any positive health effect." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enforcement_actions_against_açaí_berry_supplement_manufacturers
Another question: What is the difference between juice and oil? https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-juice-and-oil
Apparently, the new new thing is poke restaurants: http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-california-poke-restaurants-to-try-20150929-html-htmlstory.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)
I will see your chia and raise it with amaranth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth "Cooked amaranth leaves are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, and folate." "Quantity and quality of proteins of amaranth are superior to those of wheat. It also contains higher concentrations of folic acid than wheat (102 µg/100 g in amaranth vs. 40 µg/100 g in wheat), and its fiber and minerals contents are higher than those of other cereals." "Known to the Aztecs as huauhtli,[18] it is thought to have represented up to 80% of their energy consumption before the Spanish conquest. Another important use of amaranth throughout Mesoamerica was to prepare ritual drinks and foods. To this day, amaranth grains are toasted much like popcorn and mixed with honey, molasses, or chocolate to make a treat called alegría, meaning "joy" in Spanish. " It beats quinoa for sure.
I don't believe in superfoods either. It's important to have a good diet in general. If you have a bad diet (i.e. potato chips and soda) then adding so-called superfoods won't compensate for it. Just eat like your granny said by eating your fruits and vegetables. Nothing's changed and there's nothing new.