Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Are 'superfood' nutrition supplements sufficient to keep my body from going into a nutritional deficit?27M. Occasional tobacco smoker. 5 foot 7.5 inches. Exercise regularly.Obviously, it's best to maintain a diverse and healthy diet filled with vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, nuts, etc.I'm well aware of that, but I've got a ton of other stuff in life going on that I'm trying to focus on, and diet is currently not my top priority. That being said, if I'm going to maintain a "minimally effective" dose of nutrients towards my diet - is taking a superfood supplement enough to stave off diseases, etc? Or would this be throwing a tiny bandaid over a gash?I eat mostly healthy foods, rice, meat, oatmeal, frozen fruits etc, but sometimes I just don't make the effort to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Mainly, there is a lack of diversity in the fruits I eat. I've heard that in general, you should try to eat diversely so you don't miss any crucial nutrients.Is supplementing with a nutritional powder like Green Vibrance from Vibrant Health or Vital Reds sufficient if I have somewhat of a healthy, but repetitive diet?. ### Response: With a good balanced diet (which you clearly have) there is absolutely nothing to be gained from vitamin supplements.The supplements are at best less effective than a regular diet, and have potential for harm. You should avoid using them unless recommended by a physician.The point of a good diet is less that there are definite nutrients needed and more that eating a variety of foods with non-caloric bulk reduces risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Theres no evidence that supplements of specific vitamins are good for you without specific deficiency; theres no evidence for superfood supplements and very little to justify the super in so-called superfoods.Eating a perfect diet every day is not practically achievable for most people. Eating a good diet mostly is whats important..