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.
As we enter a fresh new month and year, what are you going to bring with you and what are you going to leave behind?
Instead of setting lofty goals that feel overwhelming, another kind of intention can be focused on gentle self care and wellness, by focusing on simple additions and small changes that will keep you in a positive state of mind - which will inherently propel you towards your goals, no matter what they are.
As a dietitian, gut health is always on my mind! Did you know that 90% of the serotonin (the neurotransmitter that helps you to feel happy) in our bodies is made in the gut, not the brain?
One thing that promotes optimal gut function is the consumption of prebiotics. Prebiotics are short-chain carbohydrates in food that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This creates a balanced and happy environment.
Summer is in full swing and, even though this year may be different than most, there are still some summer classics that everyone can enjoy. I have been thinking back to what some of my personal summer joys are, and one thing I envisioned was a beautiful bowl of perfectly ripe, juicy red cherries! There are almost endless reasons to love them.
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:
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.
