1. Superfoods

2. What are superfoods? Helps regulate metabolism Lower cholesterol and blood pressure Helps prevent cancer Protects organs from toxins Helps digestive system Picture 2

3. Rise in superfood sales Superfood prices have increased because of: – Nutritional properties – Cancer protection – Beauty Skin – Inflation – Etc Picture 3

4. Superfood Examples Cabbage Sulforaphane: cancer fighting enzyme Pumpkin seeds High in magnesium: lower risk of early death Pomegranate juice Lower blood pressure Frozen blueberry Better memory Cinnamon Control cholesterol Picture 4

5. Chia Seeds Omega 3 Protein Fiber Antioxidants Vitamin B Calcium Boron 30x weight in water Picture 5

6. Superfood Movement Superfoods are in early stages of emergence There is no precise definition Picture 6

7. Superfood Movement (cont.) Defines specific class of food Determines Relationships between - The survival on earth - Human health - Medical intervention Picture 7

8. Thesis Because super foods have nutrients and properties that are so beneficial, more people make them part of their every diet despite their price.

9. Rhetorical Strategies “Huge rise in superfood sales” Author’s position: Argumentative and informative about the increment of superfoods prices – 1. Appeals to reason by using statics – 2. Repetitive ideas said in different ways – 3. Loaded words such as: nutrient, antioxidants, etc

10. Rhetorical Strategies “Chia Seeds the New Superfood” – Position: Chia Seeds should be part of everyday diet – 1. Appeal to Authority – 2. Loaded Words – 3. Tone

11. Rhetorical Strategies “Food: Superfood- Toward a Definition” Author’s position: Superfood is currently an emerging topic, and it has some confusion - 1.Rhetorical questions - 2.Loaded Words - 3.Tone

12. Rhetorical Strategies “The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating” - Author’s position: L et audiences know which foods are quite healthy - 1. Repetition of ideas - 2. Loaded words - 3. Tone

13. Rhetorical Strategies “Dr. Perricone’s 10 Superfoods” - Author’s purpose: Show benefits of superfoods - 1. Repetition of ideas - 2. Loaded words - 3. Tone

14. Picture 8

15. Bibliography ARTICLES Eric http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/dave_foreman/ chia.jsp Alberto http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6736755.stm Ally http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/the-11-best- foods-you-arent-eating/?scp=2&sq=superfoods&st=cse http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Perricones-10-Superfoods London http://exploring-life.ca/966/food-superfood-toward-a- definition/

16. PICTURES Picture 1http://www.teferic.de/video/2/tag/superfruits.htmlPicture 2http://lifestyleschizophrenia.blogspot.com/2011/04/superfoods.htmlPicture 3http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-expensive-food-image20485245Picture 4http://www.rockncomiccon.com/2010/07/super-foods-for-super-health/3Picture 5http://www.chiaseedsrecipes.com/black-chia-seeds/Picture 6http://www.liquidvitaminsleader.com/superfoods/what%E2%80%99s-the-fuzz-about-these-superfoods.htmlPicture 7http://ilookchina.net/2010/04/11/traditional-chinese-diet/Picture 8http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/s/superfoods.asp Bibliography