India, Dec. 16 -- Superfoods are nutrient-dense whole foods that offer significant health benefits such as reduced risk of diseases and inflammation. However, with food fads being popular on social media, it is difficult to identify what can truly be placed in that category.

Taking to Instagram on November 9, Dr Carlos De La Hoz, Florida-based anesthesiologist, regenerative medicine, and pain management doctor, rated commonly known superfoods out of 10, to help us make an informed decision about which to include in our diet.

"Some foods support cellular health and lower inflammation. others are marketed as 'healthy' but simply are not," he wrote in the caption.

Wild salmon deserves the perfect score, according to Dr Hoz, as they are a ...