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I consider these super foods:

Kelp
Mushrooms
Beets
Cabbage
Beans

What are yours?
 
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I would add lentils to my list.
 
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Maybe I am stretching the term "food" but I think green tea would fit the bill in my opinion.

A controversial one historically, I would also suggest eggs.
 
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I'm going with the G-Bombs: greens, beans, onions/alliums, mushrooms and berries!
plus seeds (chia, pumpkin, flax)
 
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My thought is, poke and mallows.

I think there is an ancient saying, the one who eats a spoonful of the mallows will be free from disease? Anyway I think they’re both delicious plants.

Judson Carroll mentions in his poke thread that he thinks eating poke contributed to the longevity of his ancestors.

But in general, everything in balance and diversity can be a superfood.
 
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Purslane, lamb's quarters, stinging nettles, raw organic butter, eggs from home pastured birds, sumac...
 
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I think variety is a superfood.

But more along the lines of what you're really asking: wild greens and blueberries.
 
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In no particular order:
- Kale
- Berries
- Mushrooms
- Lambsquarter
- Purslane
- Honey
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Coconut oil/milk
- Olive Oil
- Walnuts
 
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Oh! HONEY!! YES!! I can't believe I left that one off!
 
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