What’s happening in the food and nutrition scene? As it turns out, quite a lot! These top nutrition trends should definitely be on your list of things to pursue.
Cannabis products
Since many states have legalized and decriminalized marijuana more recently, cannabis products are taking more of a starring role in nutrition. Expect edibles and cooking with cannabis to become even more popular.
Lattes made with superfoods
While coffee is full of antioxidants, you can now step up your game with functional coffee mixes that have adaptogens and other superfood complexes. Things are going beyond matcha lattes to turmeric lattes, but they’re not stopping there. Reishi and cacao are becoming more involved in this morning and afternoon beverages.
Foods that fuel brain power
The connection between your mental health and your diet exists. Expect to see more food trends revolving around the right foods to eat to keep the brain healthy and ward off mental decline through aging.
Vegetables from the sea
Kelp and seaweed aren’t anything new, especially in Asian cultures. However, farming these foods is good for the environment and puts more healthy plant-based options out there. You’re about to see a lot more kelp and seaweed options near you soon!
Grains that are sustainable
Perennial grains have a deeper root system and may just be the key in preventing soil from eroding away while locking greenhouse gases under the soil. Watch for grain producers to start making the shift to a more regenerative form of agriculture.
More seafood
Health experts have always touted eating more seafood for a healthier life. Now seafood will be more readily accessible for people to enjoy in everyday meals. With options that bring these in fresh and frozen forms directly to consumers, you’ll be seeing salmon become even more popular. Seafood prices will quickly become less costly than other meats which will make them move from a luxury purchase into an economical one.
Plant-based diets
This trend isn’t new, but it is continuing to grow as more and more people cut back on meat. Some of this is fueled by a desire to eat healthier while for others, cost has factored into the decisions as prices of meat products rise. Additionally, availability of meats may make it hard for some to purchase, which is why plant-based options are well-poised to run the show.
Natural wines
Natural wines are also on the rise, especially chillable red varieties. There’s a huge segment for people that want red wines that are lower in alcohol by volume, allowing them to consume more glasses without the fallout of feeling drunk. It’s good for the palate too as light bodied red wines are higher in acidity, juicier, and lower in tannins, which tastes wonderful when chilled.
Which of these top nutrition trends are you most excited about?
