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Super good for health

Three enterprising women have set up an e-business selling superfoods.

Published Fri, Nov 20, 2015 · 09:50 PM

WHAT do chia seeds, maca powder, and quinoa have in common? They're all classified as "superfoods", which means they are considered packed with nutrients such as antioxidants and vitamins, and can be found growing in the farms of Peru.

One such farm, growing chia seeds and quinoa, belongs to a local e-business called Superlife Co (www.superlife.co), which is run by three women - Valerie Chai, 29, Irene Lim, 39, and Feline Gondokusumo, 24.

In addition to running the business, each of them has had their own individual experiences with superfoods, which is why they are passionate advocates in the first place.

Says Ms Chai: "I chanced upon superfoods three years ago when I was in the US. I have some issues like constipation and menstrual cramps, but when I ate chia seeds I realised I had no problem going to the to…

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