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Superfoods and Academic Success with Sanchia Massyn

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Superfoods is the latest trend in the healthy-eating-culture, and the term “superfoods” is popular on social media, food labels, and even in certain recipes. Some might know what it is, and others might wonder what are the superpowers of superfoods – does it really work, or is it just a myth? Today Sanchia, a student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, will explain what exactly superfoods are, why we should consume them and bust some myths.

KovsieCAST are KovsieFM podcasts aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
8 Jun 2020 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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