Top 5 Possible Healthy Food and Diet trends of 2019!
Losing weight by eating healthy and exercising is always at top of the list as far as New Year’s resolution is concerned, for many of us. There were various diets and foods trending in 2018. Here are some hottest trends that may be a hit in 2019!
Let’s also check if these are worth following?
1. Plant based foods (Veganism): — Veganism has taken the world by storm and looks like this storm will continue through 2019. Veganism is basically eating only plant based foods and say a Big No to animal derived foods. There are a variety of plus points and hence the hype. A lot of vegetables and fruits are included in this type of diet because of which are high on micro nutrients and low on calories. The pulses, legumes, nuts and oilseeds and cereals provide the required amount of protein and healthy fats.
But you need to be careful as you may miss on the much needed daily intake of calcium since milk and milk products are prohibited in this type diet regime.
2. Edible Seeds: — Oilseeds are a tiny however they contain a good amount of healthy fats which are absolutely great for your heart and also are a rich source of antioxidants. You must have heard of healthy seeds include flax, sesame (black and white), chia, sunflower and pumpkin. Each of the type has unique constitution of nutrients.
As these seeds contain high amount of fats in them, should be eaten wisely. These may make a good nutritious snack item.
Gone are the days of nut butters, the latest trend suggests butter made out of oilseeds! Remember to eat the seeds in moderation for best results.
3. Healthy Dessert: — Yes you heard it right! After turmeric latte in 2018, it may be the time for healthy desserts!
Chocolate hummus is something people may try and love this year. Along with this, brownies made up of almond flour without sugar is one of the examples of healthy desserts people may indulge in this year. These would be a good alternative to the regular high fat and high sugar desserts.
4. Low-Carb Diet: — Low-carb diet emphases on high intake of animal protein and restricts or bans the consumption of carbohydrate. This is a popular diet since it is supposed to give great and faster weight-loss results. Given the buzz, let’s check is it really a trend to be followed?
Lowering or avoiding consumption of simple carbohydrates i.e. refined sugars is a perfect way of following a healthy diet.
However avoiding the good carbs won’t help! By now, we all know that dietary fiber is good for health. Complex carbohydrates contain fiber. For example, whole grains (cereals and pulses), legumes, whole veggies and fruits are complex carbohydrates. If the intakes of these carbs is very low in the diet or removed completely from the diet, we will lack the essential nutrient that is fiber, which may adversely affect our health.
Hence instead of a low-carb diet, following a low or no refined sugar diet is a better idea.
5. Colorful Diet: — People now are interested in stocking up on foods with a lot of colors in them.
As we are now aware that the color pigments in fresh veggies, fruits, beans, grains etc., are excellent sources of antioxidants which have a variety of health benefits. As we all know antioxidants helps in fighting with harmful substances called free oxidative radicals that damage our body.
Experts suggest that potent antioxidants help prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, cancer, may also help control and manage stress, prevent macular degeneration (supports vision) and are anti-aging in nature.
So yes, including various fresh colors in your diet is definitely a thumbs-up when well balanced with other food groups as well.
Bottom Line
Any diet that asks you to avoid a particular food group completely is not a viable diet and it cannot become a lifestyle either. It may give weight-loss results faster but not for long. In the bargain it may lead to certain side effects such as excessive hair loss, muscle loss, lowered immunity etc.
The results of following the same diet differ from person to person. It may or may not work for you. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult your nutritionist/doctor before going on any kind of a diet plan.
References
https://www.tysonfoods.com/the-feed-blog/food-trends-2019
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/diet-trends-for-2019-what-to-try-what-to-skip/
