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In 2016, healthy foodies loved functional foods like matcha, a trendy tea, and bone broth,a healing soup. We heard a lot about the powerful spice turmeric, for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. We saw creative recipes for cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, avocado toast, energy balls, and ancient grains. Restaurants added poké to their menus. Vegetarians and vegans learned about the importance in the use of aquafaba,nutritional yeast, and hemp seeds. Many Americans tried insects for the first time. People with digestive problems were instructed to soak nuts, make kefir,drink kombucha, and sprout seeds for better digestion. Now in this new year, if you aren’t following nutrition trends and the new research, it may be the best year to start and schedule your visit to see a dietitian who staysup to date. Nutrition is booming and people are seeking more and more personalized approaches to their health and wellness.At Nutrily, we use clients' DNA to suggest optimized nutrition and physical activity recommendations (check out our services here). We are also in the process to utilize clients’ intestinal microbiome to better ascertain their needs. Personalized nutrition advice helps people to make bigger and more appropriate changes to their diets than the conventional healthy eating advice. In 2017, the wellness-minded will try souping rather than juicing and avocado oil instead of coconut oil. People will also switch to alcohol-free alternatives to booze! A flexitarian, plant-based, and stem-to-root cooking way will be the new trend. Lots of purple and dark green leafy vegetables will be more present in our kitchens. Health focused people will look for more ethical labels and local food. Fat will not be perceived as a health problem anymore and people will finally learn that moderation doesn’t work. Most importantly, promoting sustainability, minimizing food waste, purchasing ugly produce, and following a minimalist lifestyle will all be more valued. Check out these top 6 superfood trends for 2017 and learn how to incorporate them into your dailyroutine.
1. Avocado Oil Picture by: Mark's Daily Apple
Avocado oil is rich in carotenoids, lutein and vitamin E that leaves the skin glowing. This oil also has high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduces damaging levels of inflammation in the body and helps protect against heart disease, dementia, and stroke. Avocado oil can be used for cooking due to its high smoke point. This oil can also be applied topically as lotion, eye make-up remover, and leave-in conditioner, as well as used as oil pulling for dental health. It has a wonderful nutty aroma and smooth flavor. Make sure to purchase a cold-pressed virgin avocado oil so that you get the most from its nutrient content. Uses
2. Adaptogens Picture by: VegKitchen  Adaptogens are substances that help the body adapt to stress and hormone fluctuation. Expect smoothies packed with rhodiola,maca powder, and ashwagandha, teas with holy basil, and supplements of cordycepsto grow in popularity.Maca powder Made from a Peruvian root vegetable,it's believed to increase fertility in both men and women, to balance hormones, toboost the immune system, to increase energy and stamina, and to improve sexual function, memory, and focus. Maca powder has a natural nutty, pungent, and slightly sweet taste with hints of butterscotch flavor. Uses
3. Water Picture by Food Network Sober is the new drunk. Alcohol promotes problems for people who want to stay at a healthy weight and it has also been shown to increase the risk of developing certain cancers. Kombucha and apple cider were already trendyin 2016 as creative alternatives to alcohol. This year we’ll be turning to kava, maple water, birch water, bamboo water, cactus water, aloe water, and watermelon water. Watermelon water is the new coconut water!According to Google trends, watermelon water will steadilyrise in popularitywith a spike around summer! In 2016, we were introduced to sprouted watermelon seeds, now watermelon water will be used as a pre-workout snack because it is high in L-citrulline, an amino acid that promotes blood flow, reduces muscle soreness, and boosts performance.Watermelon is also a powerful source of antioxidants Uses
4. Inulin Prebiotic Probiotics are live microorganisms that when taken can help improve gut health. Prebiotics are food for probiotics.This is where inulin prebiotics come in. Not only does it support probiotics, but inulin also helps to improve absorption of nutrients, and can also help satiate the appetite to aid in weight loss. You can buy it in powdered form (green banana, This is not a new trend in Brazil, but it is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. Green banana flour isextremely high in resistant starch (inulin). Picture by: Nutrily
5. Fermented Vegetables Picture by: Unknown People are becoming concerned about their gut health and are starting to eat fermented foods frequently. Classic fermented staples like yogurt, sour cream, kefir, kombucha, kimchee, and sauerkraut are going to join new fermented vegetables. You can ferment almost anything and produce a tangy, tart version for your common vegetables. Recipes
6. Offal Picture by: Mercola Nose-to-tail eating - Offal (sweetbreads), liverin particular, isone of the most nutrient-dense foods in existence, which is why predatory animals eat it first and why it has been so highly prized throughout history. For a lot of people, eating offal is a challenge. For others, it's common and part of their diet and culture. Either way, there are endless ways to make these body parts incredibly delicious. Just make sure you purchase grass-fed or organic meats for these parts. Recipes
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