With the new year we traditionally wish each other good health. According to various food trend watchers, 2019 will be the year of…
1. Healthify
We come to see our food more and more as healing rather than nourishing. Health is going to play a bigger role when it comes to nutrition. In the coming years, vegan and non-alcoholic drinks will become mainstream. Yes, that makes me very happy! Remember Hippocrates’ words “let food be your medicine”
2. Proteins
The emphasis is increasingly on proteins than on carbohydrates and fats. Vegetables in particular get the attention they deserve, they are therefore nicer than animal ones. Just think of proteins from peas, hemp seed, chickpeas, lentils or meat substitutes such as seitan . For many people, good food does not have to contain meat at all.
3. Tough vegetables and mushrooms
Yes, vegan vibes can be felt everywhere. We often marinate, smoke, grill or roast vegetables as we used to do with meat. Mushrooms play a major role in this. Chefs speak of “shrooms”, an abbreviation of mushrooms. I’m already looking forward to new varieties of mushrooms that will hit the market. More and more men will also be charmed by cool vegetables and will be bitten by the vegan vibes.
4. Probiotics
Fermented foods like kimchi and kombucha are coming into focus. Here you will find a recipe to make your own kimchi in a very simple way . In the shops you will find all kinds of fermented vegetables and drinks. Great for your intestinal flora and resistance.
5. Healthy Fats
Due to the success of the Keto and Paleo diet, healthy fats remain in the spotlight. MCT oil is becoming more popular, especially in extra virgin coconut oil . No, fat does not make you fat. Working from too many calories and exercising too little does.
Hemp and cannabis oil are also becoming better known for their beneficial effects. Then I think of hemp oil , hemp tea or hemp soap ….
6. Dairy-free or plant-based milk
Take a look at your store shelves right now. What a range of options: almond drink, rice drink, hazelnut drink, coconut drink ,…
The big boys are also noticing that there is more and more demand for this and would like to take a piece of this market. I would say: keep choosing organic and quality.
7. Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Consumers are becoming more and more aware and are opting for environmentally conscious packaging. Finally… let’s all go for glass, cardboard,… sustainable materials instead of plastic! No more plastic bags and straws, no more plastic bottles, and as little waste as possible.
I wish you a super healthy 2019 with lots of fun in the kitchen, tasty recipes to share, vegan vibes and love for everything that lives