at the start of each year,
today’s dietitian publishes findings from a survey conducted by pollock communications based on data from more than 1,000 registered dieticians predicting the biggest consumer health trends for the coming twelve months.here’s what 2022 will look like in the world of nutritional choices, according to survey respondents.
fasting and keto remain top diet trends
the survey data identified intermittent fasting and the keto diet as the two biggest diet trends heading into the new year, with intermittent fasting holding a slight edge — probably because it doesn’t require you to cut out most of the foods in existence. i’ve not yet written on intermittent fasting in this column,
but read my views on the popularity of the keto diet here.
convenience is king
quick, easy and nutritious snack ideas are going to be paramount in the “new” working-from-home era, the survey reports. it makes sense, as many of us try to balance seemingly never-ending video calls with finding time to nourish our bodies. one easy way is to get a good supply of antioxidants, protein and healthy fats, which is as simple as a greek yogurt parfait with a banana, berries (they can be frozen) and your favourite nuts and/or seeds. you can even add some chocolate chips to spice it up a bit. you won’t find a much easier or more complete snack that you can make from home.
cbd, collagen and hemp are getting more popular
cbd, collagen and hemp were identified in the survey as particularly interesting to consumers, and for good reason. cbd (cannabidiol) is fully legal, non-psychoactive and widely available — it’s also potentially an effective and alternative approach to helping with issues like sleep and anxiety. the
who identifies cbd as being safe with little to no risk of abuse or dependance, although it may interact with some medications so check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure.collagen is relatively well-studied for a niche supplement and there is evidence to suggest it can improve skin elasticity, skin hydration and reduce wrinkles to some extent. in fact, two of the top 10 selling supplements on
amazon.ca are collagen-containing products. whether or not that justifies its cost and extended use is down to the consumer, however.hemp (hearts and seeds)
are derived from the
cannabis sativa l. plant but, like cbd, do not have a psychoactive effect. you could consider them seeds in the same vein as pumpkin or sunflower seeds, but what makes hemp hearts and seeds nutritionally unique is that they are one of very few foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids (
similar to flax and chia seeds
). so if you are looking for a flax/chia alternative in yogurt, oatmeal or elsewhere — look no further.
superfoods do exist — well, kind of
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