6 nutrition trends for 2017 and beyond

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The bad numbers, it seems, just like the pounds, continue to pile up. A recent report comparing the health of adults in 17 developed nations put Americans’ health last, at all stages of life and all incomes, with some of the worst rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

Generally speaking, we all know what we need to do be more active and eat healthier foods and we invite you to speak to your family doctor, nutritionist or physical fitness specialist to learn how you can make significant, long-term positive changes to your lifestyle.

In this month’s Shop Talk blog post, however, we didn’t want to bite off more than we could chew (so to speak), so here are few of the latest nutrition trends that can help you get started, slowly but surely:

  1. Butter is back: Yes, for years, we heard about the ills of butter but, in small amounts, and in place of artificial butters and margarines, there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
  2. Fat, too: Saturated fats are still bad because they increase our risk for heart disease, but fats from olives, avocados and other fruits and nuts are healthy so eat up.
  3. Honey beats sugar: We can all do with a lot less sweeteners in our foods, but if you have to choose, honey and natural syrups are a healthier choice over processed sugar.
  4. Feed yourself grass-fed: Whether you’re choosing dairy or meats, products from healthier grass-fed cows and other animals are healthier for you too.
  5. Go for goat: Speaking of meat, goat meat is more nutritious than beef, low in fat, higher in protein and iron. If you like lamb, you’ll love its chewy cousin.
  6. Poke rhymes with okay: If you love sushi or even if you don’t, this Hawaiian raw fish salad deserves your attention. Made mostly of mouthwatering cuts of fresh tuna or cooked octopus, seasoned with soy sauce, scallions and sesame oil, it’s high in protein, low in calories and rich in those heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids your doctor is always telling you about.

What are your favorite healthy food trends? Share your ideas and opinions in the Shop Talk Blog community forum!

 

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Did you know? Turmeric is terrific

Long used as a flavorful spice, turmeric is also a free radical scavenger that supports better cognitive function and reduces inflammation. Add it to your recipes and even your juice. (Source)

 

45 thoughts on “6 nutrition trends for 2017 and beyond”

  1. I had already known about the butter, grass fed, honey and the fat. I don’t think I would try the goat but maybe the sushi!

  3. Thanks for the health article. I can climb stairs with no problem, I am an avid jogger ( still at 69 yrs old) . But I do appreciate your health articles- I love reading and applying them- very timely!

  4. Goat? People should not eat animals. It is bad for them,(the people and the animals) Pesca-vegetarians live longer than vegans who live longer than meat eaters. And all the grain that feeds animals would, if spread across the world, keep everyone from hunger. Plus, vegetarians do not get mad cow and other diseases caused by eating meat.

  6. Your tips are quite “on trend.” While I use butter and was just introduced to that beauty coconut oil, the rest, you may keep.

  7. I have been doing most of these for a while now. I dropped margarine years ago. Don’t do much sugar in any form.

  9. Turmeric is an oil soluble sooo it works best when you grind it and/or mix it with oil to use. I grind it up with oil first then add the rest of my green smooth in the morning.

    2. What? Dining out cancer….what did miss….I thought this was all helpful.

  20. Tips were great and believe it or not, I’m using most of them. No goat or sushi though!!!!

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