A new year means new trends in the nutrition world! This post is part two of my round up of predicted nutrition trends for 2021. If you haven’t already, you can read part 1 all about food trends for 2021. In this post I’ll explore the top 6 beverage trends you can expect to see in 2021.
Convenient Coffee Drinks (from home)
With an on-going pandemic, many people are STILL working from home and continuing to stay inside. That means those trips to Starbucks on your daily commute are not happening as often. Instead, people have started to become at home baristas. To help provide the coffee you love at home, check out these brands who created convenient coffee products you can keep in your fridge.
2. Adaptogen and Nootropic Sparkling Water
Have you heard of adaptogens and nootropics? Let me break it down for you. Adaptogens are compounds that help your body adapt to stress. They often have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which helps prevent cellular damage. Nootropics are supplements that may be beneficial for cognitive function like memory, creativity, and motivation. Both of these compounds are being added to drinks to create a fun beverage without the dreaded hangover the next day. Check out these companies hopping on this trend below:
3. Probiotic Packed Drinks
Unless you were living under a rock in 2020, i’m sure you’ve already heard of the bubbly probiotic drink, kombucha. However, as more research comes out about the benefits of probiotics, it makes sense why we’ve started to see them popping up in more beverages. As a reminder, probiotics are healthy bacteria found in foods and beverages that help keep your gut functioning optimally. Check out this list of companies taking over the probiotic beverage trend:
4. Immune Boosting Beverages
2020 was definitely a year that sparked everyone's interest in immune health which is why we are now seeing more and more immune boosting beverages on the market. To learn more about how to support your immune health with nutrition, check out my previous post where I dive deep into research surrounding the top 6 nutrients for immune health. Below are popular brands with different products that all promote optimal immune function:
5. CBD Infused Beverages
CBD based products such as oils, capsules, gummies and other edibles have been circulating the market for a while now. This year, the beverage industry is capitalizing on that trend as well. As a reminder, CBD is a chemical found in the cannabis plant, but it’s not psychoactive. CDB is used by many people for anxiety and chronic pain relief. Check out these companies who are infusing CBD into their drinkable products:
6. Collagen Water & TEAS
Collagen supplements gained so much popularity in 2020 for their promising benefits to improve joint health, gut health and give you glowing skin. Collagen supplements are often found in the powdered form and thrown into smoothies, baked goods, oatmeal and juices. Now thanks to these companies below, collagen can be easily consumed as a beverage too. These products offer an added level of convenience since the collagen is already mixed in!
Here are the top brands to check out:
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From at home gourmet coffee, to drinks that boost brain function, these trends are not only fun, but good for your health too! Comment below and tell me which of these beverage trends would you like to try first!