Superpower food integrated food

The reading states that some foods have super power which helps to prevent diseases like Alzheimer's, cancer and high cholesterol problems and provides reasons of support. However, the professor thinks that it is an exaggeration and states that no food has a super power. He refutes each point given by author.

First, reading claims that scientists have tested powers of blueberries on rats and in rats it prevents it has positive effect on brain function. The professor oppose this point by saying that these studies have only done on rats and he adds that unless and until its done on human we can not say it is the same case with humans.

Second, reading posits that tomatoes and tomato products have red pigments. It can help lower cholesterol and reduce risk of protest cancer. The professor refutes this point. According to the professor, we can not guarantee that after eating tomato we will not have cancer. He adds that anti- oxidants in broccoli and other cabbage family can not promise cancer prevention.

Third, reading states that garlic is a super food and helps control high cholesterol. The professor claims that studies shows that garlic has good effect on cholesterol for first 3 months but after 6 months results are the same. Further he says no food have a super power. We have learn that misleading statements and exaggeration can prevent us from eating right food. We need to rely on direct scientific research before choosing our food.