Try these food trends this year that can help you build a positive and beneficial relationship with food!
As we welcome the new year, you might notice ads and offers aimed at health-conscious individuals, promoting the latest extreme, short-term diets, weight loss programs, or magical supplements. These can often lead to false promises and unattainable results. Instead of jumping onto these limiting food trends like detox juices, counting points/calories, rejecting carbs, or drinking magical chlorophyll water, consider trends that will help you build a better relationship with food and foster positive eating behaviors.
Check out these positive food trends to try in the new year that promote well-being and sustainability.!
Bring on the balance
This year, let's leave behind restrictive eating and embrace an abundant and balanced mindset. Instead of concentrating on what foods to limit or avoid, focus on learning about the diverse options you can include from different food groups to help you feel your best. By doing so, you'll discover a way of eating that is nourishing, enjoyable, and sustainable.
Try out new cultural foods
Throughout the past year, I loved seeing the various ethnic food celebrations and eating practices on social platforms like TikTok. This inspired me to set a goal for the new year: trying at least two new cultural recipes every month. Exploring recipes from around the world can expand your food options and introduce you to new nutrients and flavors. Plus, you can learn about different eating practices, food traditions, and gain an appreciation for other cultures. Keep an eye out for globally inspired foods at your local grocery stores!
For instance, after discovering an African dish called Egusi soup with fufu, I learned it’s traditionally eaten by hand, similar to eating practices in my South Asian culture. Trying this dish allowed me to taste new ingredients and connect with another culture.
Low-waste food practices
Reducing food waste at home not only helps the environment but also saves you money and time. There are many small and impactful ways to achieve this, whether it's trying a new food storage hack or making weekly "clean out the fridge meals." Here are some of my favorite kitchen hacks and tips:
Revive Wilted Greens: Have leafy greens that are starting to wilt? Toss them into omelets, casseroles, smoothies, or stir-fries.
Use Vegetable Peels: After washing and peeling root vegetables like potatoes or carrots, roast the peels with olive oil and seasoning for a crunchy garnish to sprinkle over salads, curries, and soups.
First In, First Out: Organize your groceries with the first in, first out method. This way, you can keep items that will expire first at eye level.
Weekly Fridge Clean-Out: At the end of the week, clean, organize, and take inventory of your fridge. You might find some leftover chicken, cheese, and a half bag of baby carrots. Use up these leftovers in meals like soups, casseroles, stir-fries, or breakfast egg frittatas. Implementing these tips can make a big difference in reducing food waste and enhancing your meal prep efficiency.
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