New Year’s resolutions are great, but let’s agree we don’t need that marker any longer to make healthier choices for ourselves. Let’s start with these healthy nutrition trends that promise to become staples in your diet. We decided to scope the news to find out what nutrition trends are on the horizon, or still going strong from last year, and how they can help you find your healthiest self.
- Skip the wrap and stick to the bowl. From smoothie bowls to quinoa bowls, eating your meal out of a bowl is all the rage in nutrition trends. But beyond the beauty of the bowl, eating this way helps control portion sizes, encourages colorful food options, and also discourages some of the extra we don’t need, i.e. a bun or a wrapper.
- Look to the sea. If you want nutrient-dense greens, seaweeds are rich in minerals and vitamins. Skincare lines including Sea Flora, which is dedicated to seaweed skincare, are now adding seaweed to their formulations for its anti-aging benefits. An easy way to get seaweed into your diet is with Gimme Organics Roasted Seaweed Snacks.
- Speaking of minerals, many integrative docs are now looking to mineral depletion for such health problems as insomnia and anxiety. Soaking in mineral waters is one way to add minerals to your body; bring it home by soaking in Epsom salts or magnesium flakes. Our fave is the Sweet Birch Magnesium Bath Flakes from Naturopathica. These salts help relieve pain and are oh-so-calming at the end of a hectic day.
- The United Nation’s named 2016 the International Year of Pulses. A pulse is a seed that grows in a pod and includes beans, chickpeas, and lentils. The nutrition trend of pulses is here to stay because they deliver proteins and amino acids and are sustainable. We love these vegetarian tacos from Cookie + Kate. Looking for something more indulgent? Check out Smitten Kitchen’s Taco Torte – a delicious combination of black, red or kidney beans, spinach, cheese, and chiles!
Melissa B. Williams is a freelance writer and editor based in Louisville, Colorado. She previously served as the Editorial Director for Healing Lifestyles & Spas for 10 years and remains a frequent contributor.
With her love of health and writing, Melissa has written for such publications as Shape, Natural Solutions, Yoga Journal, Self and Pilates Style, and has created recipes and food-oriented stories for such publications as Delicious Living and Cooking Light.
With her love of health and writing, Melissa has written for such publications as Shape, Natural Solutions, Yoga Journal, Self and Pilates Style, and has created recipes and food-oriented stories for such publications as Delicious Living and Cooking Light.
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