Superfoods Quiz: Do You Know The Benefits Of These Indian Superfoods?

Are superfoods a real thing or just a trend? Are they as beneficial as they claim to be? Food is always the most spoken about topic. But why must we exclude the variety of nutrients and health benefits Indian superfoods offer us? Superfoods are a term for food having a high nutrient value. And while the West has kale, broccoli and berries, they are not easily available in the Indian market. Indian superfoods are more common than you imagine. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of superfoods. You might even discover new highly nutritional foods in your pantry!

1. This superfood is popularly added to smoothie bowls and salads. It is proven to be one of the healthiest snacks to binge on. Seeds Candied Fruits Croutons

2. A popular ingredient of the golden latte, this spice is the most common ingredient in all Indian dishes and used to fight most illnesses. Pepper Powder Turmeric (Haldi) Chaat Masala

3. This food is a popular dish served before any important task with a little sugar. It is an immunity and digestion booster, skin beautifier and strengthens bones. Curd (Dahi) Milk Ghee

4. The ingredient is a root, smashed and added to your daily cup of chai to treat nausea, muscle pain and soreness. Turmeric (Haldi) Elephant Yam (Suran) Ginger (Adrak)

5. A fragrant spice that reminds you of Christmas. Added to desserts, this spice is heart-healthy as it helps reduce cholesterol and control blood sugar. Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Clove (Laung) Cinnamon (Dalchini)

6. This rich burgundy vegetable could turn all your dishes red due to its dark pigment. It’s a great source of fibre, manganese, potassium, Vitamin B9. Radish Potato Beetroot

7. This fruit is a round, small, light skinned fruit that tastes sour. It has been eaten as candy and sold as chaat by street-sellers. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Grapes Pumpkin

8. The tender young leaves are added to you kadas and chai, or just simply eaten. This has antibacterial properties, helps improve digestion problems and combat respiratory ailments. Neem Holy Basil (Tulsi) Match Matcha

9. A vital ingredient in most south Indian dishes and a trusty hair care product. This nut contains milk, water, tasty meat that is used for desserts and savoury dishes. Cashew Nut Coconut Sugarcane

10. Your dal chawal is incomplete without a dollop of this ingredient. Consumption of this superfood is not only good for your health but also skin and hair. Coconut Oil Ghee Butter