Every time we go to the supermarket, see some really healthy version of snacks which claim to be healthy and tempts us to buy those expensive food products for the sake of our health, labelled with antioxidants, super food, phytonutrients and so on, wondering what will cure your heart, liver and other important organs.
Since ancient times the food was considered as a medicine to heal the diseases, with the increase in health awareness, people are trending towards a healthy lifestyle to lead a disease free life.
So here are top food trends which when acquired, will surely help you to lead a healthy life. So have a look at upcoming flavours of the season.
Let’s start with the hot beverage first, most of us are addicted to it, yes you are thinking right, I am talking about Tea.
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Though Tea itself is a healthy beverage if consumed in a healthy way can benefit you in many ways, but nowadays Tea has lot many other varieties and benefits depending upon your problem type.
Rosehip tea
This incredible tea is made from the dried rose hip. Rose hip is the fruit of the rose plant. Rich in Vit C, flavonoids and other polyphenols. It acts as an immunity booster and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. It’s known to control cholesterol and hypertension in the body.  if you are looking for something tangy early in the morning, this is the perfect choice for you. It comes with the goodness of rose hip plant.
Kombucha Tea
This is fermented black or Green Tea, which is claimed to have medicinal properties and promises to treat various ailments like diabetes, asthma, diarrhoea, gout, insomnia, herpes.
How it’s made
Kombucha culture is a combination of yeast and bacteria species. Bacterial species are generally more than one. This is similar to the formation of ACV.
Unicorn Noodles
“Food that looks good really tastes good.” Unlike from the traditional plain noodles, these fairy tales noodles adorned with pink, blue and violet colours are catching attention in every corner. They are thin colourful noodles, packed with all the natural colour of blue cabbage.  Unicorn noodles are setting a new trend in the culinary industry, a true feast for the eyes.
Charcoal Activated Water
The new trend of activated charcoal water is a topic of discussion nowadays. The water is infused with activated charcoal, charcoal has the ability to bind with molecules comes in contact on the surface of charcoal, it has the adsorbing capacity. It’s used to remove the toxins from the body and is generally given with detox drink.
The ideal time to drink this water is the empty stomach, else with its adsorbing properties there are chances that it might attract vitamins and minerals from the system and will throw it out.
Buddha Bowl
A healthy bowl with all the vitamins and nutrients in it. Full of green vegetables. excellent choice for vegetarians. A bowl overflowing with colourful veggies full of nutrients in it. Along with the veggies, protein portion is covered by beans, tofu, and lentils. Cereals are also a part of this colourful bowl in the form of quinoa, rice, barley, amaranth. The more colour to it, higher is the nutrition count.
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Roasted Snacks
Nutritionist and food experts have realized the importance of these healthy millets, these were the staple diet in India since ages, with the increase of diseases like cardiac problems, diabetes and hypertension due to fried, high sodium snacks, these high fibre millets have come in limelight and is incorporated in modern times. These snacks claim to have high fibre content along with vital nutrients with them. It’s recommended by doctors and nutritionist to include these in your snacks instead of French fries and other fried snacks.
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Roasted Bajra
Roasted Jowar
Roasted Ragi
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Chia Seeds
A new version of the pudding is catching the eyes, loaded with multi-benefits, these seeds are securing their position in almost every kitchen. One of the richest source of omega 3 fatty acid. People with weight loss regime or suffering from binge eating disorder are enjoying its benefits, as it swells up and acquires most of the space in your stomach, which prevents overeating. Chai is rich in antioxidants, contains phenols like caffeic acid, qucertein, and chlorogenic acid. Antioxidant activity is considered very high in chia as compared with other natural sources of antioxidants.
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These antioxidants in chia seeds have been found protective in various diseases like cancer, hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia.
Recommended by nutritionist and dieticians.
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Flaxseed
Flaxseed is keeping itself in the top grocery list, by providing all the goodness of omega 3, the essential fatty acid, It’s still a favourite addition to smoothies and shakes.
Millets– Going back to India’s traditional grains – Jowar, Bajra, Ragi. Millets are back on trend be it ragi dosa or Jowar idli. From the age-old method of chapatis to instant noodles food industry is making best of it.
Floral Flavours-  May it be rose petals embedded in drinks, lavender latte or hibiscus tea. Edible petals of Flowers are going to be in full bloom in almost every platter of this season. Flower mocktails and floral cocktail are trending, be it Golden Jasmine martini or chamomile honey with whisky, they are in much demand.
So raise a toast on weekend with these aromatic, enthralling drinks.
  Super Powders
Those who are big smoothie fans, there is a news for them. Busy people, sports person or gym goers always look for some option for easy drinks with high nutritional value in it. Now, these super powders will suffice the nutritional requirement at low cost and ease of preparation.
Common super powders trending are
Spirulina powder
Wheatgrass powder
Lemongrass powder
Kale and spinach powder
Spiriluna Powder
Now add these to your smoothies or drinks say cheese to all these power pack greens within no time.
Protein Powders
These were used to be all time favourite for all sports person but now gathering limelight from non-gym goers too. For general health and protein fulfilment, these powders are ideal. Matches with all age groups children to elderly.
Trending protein powders apart from common whey protein is
Pea protein
Rice Protein
Wheat Protein
Casein protein.
Just add them to your milk and enjoy.
For any other query please free to ask.
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