Superfads

Fads come and go and as foods go there are recent fads for certain so-called super foods that purport to provide this and that special enzyme or fatty acid that will make all your dreams come true.  Broccoli, Goji Berry and grass feed beef have all been called super at various times for various reasons.  While a food can have a huge amount of interesting chemicals, these are only of use if you are lacking in that mineral or vitamin.  Prunes and potatoes can be a super food for the potassium deficient.  As fads go though, if it makes a person more cognizant of what they eat then it can't be all that bad.