Happy New Year! Now is the perfect time to explore what wellness trends will be on the rise in 2024. As a dietitian, I stay on top of the latest wellness and health trends so I can provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based care to my clients. Read this post for my top 10 predictions for wellness trends in 2024.
I recently got back from my favorite food & nutrition conference, FNCE! Here’s a recap of some of the highlights.
FNCE is the world's largest meeting of food and nutrition experts and registered dietitian nutritionists, hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The conference includes educational sessions, an expo hall, excursions, special events and some fun parties. This year it was in Denver, Colorado and it was truly a blast.
As a dietitian, I can't help but see how bewildering the world of nutrition advice can be! It's like a never-ending parade of conflicting messages from every corner of the media, all proclaiming to have the ultimate "secret" to a healthier diet. But fear not! In this post, I'm dishing out the real truth on nutrition and shedding light on the common online nutrition "tips" you should actually not pay any attention to.
We all hear about the benefits of antioxidants, but what are they really?! Generally speaking, antioxidants include some vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients “aka plant chemicals”. These compounds help to stop cell and DNA damage, thus slowing down aging, fighting off disease, and boosting immune function. Today we are digging deep into one specific antioxidant called Astaxanthin.
Every year, we see new trends emerge in the health & wellness space. Last year was full of innovation. Healthy eating is becoming easier and more accessible, but it’s also more confusing to the consumer and the market is saturated with new products and ideas. Superfoods have been elevated to much more than powders added to smoothies, protein offerings are expanding and sustainability is huge. So what will the new decade bring and which trends are legit? I dove into the topic for you and here are my top 10 predictions:
