5 must-eat superfoods

Cape gooseberries

These brightly orange-coloured superfoods, with the botanical name Physalis peruviana, originate from South America and grow in warm regions. They are commonly known as Inca berries, Peruvian ground cherries, poha berries, husk cherries and golden berries, depending on where you are in the world. Sounds confusing, right? Don’t let the name “berries” fool you; cape gooseberries are actually closely related to tomatoes and eggplants since they are members of the nightshade family. Their distinctly sweet, slightly tart and tropical taste is often likened to pineapple and mango.

So what makes gooseberries so special as a superfood? Gooseberries are rich in nutrients and minerals, offering a bevy of health benefits for those willing to try something a bit different. They have a particularly high concentration of vitamin C (21 per cent of the recommended daily intake (RDI) for women and 17 per