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Top 10 Nutrition Trends for 2020

 Top 10 Nutrition Trends for 2020

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:

How to Buy Safe Supplements

How to Buy Safe Supplements

Did you know that only one out of five herbal supplements contain the listed ingredients, according to an investigation done by New York State? If most manufacturers won’t even bother to get the ingredients listed on the label right, they certainly aren’t bothering with thorough testing for contaminants. Consumer safety is a huge issue with dietary supplements in the U.S., because the market is essentially unregulated. 

Three Sisters Tacos: Black Bean, Corn and Zucchini

Three Sisters Tacos: Black Bean, Corn and Zucchini

Native American tradition states that these three staple crops not only replenish the soil when grown together but they also make a complete protein source, with all of the essential amino acids. Eating a more plant based diet is not only better for your health, but also the planet. Let me know in the comments below if you try these amazing tacos!

Do I Need a Spring Detox?

Do I Need a Spring Detox?

Spring is a time to re-emerge after winter and get ready for summer. Feeling fresh after the cold months and going into summer with a clear mind and healthy body is great! But over the past years, the popularity of cleansing your body from apparent “toxins” has surged. There are countless products, diets and practices marketed to help you detox your body.