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Bamboo Could Be The Next 'Superfood', But There's a Reason to Be Cautious


Calling ingredients with multiple health benefits 'superfoods' may be more of a marketing gimmick than a scientific category, but a recent review on bamboo's health benefits certainly suggests the plant might be worthy of the name.

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