7 nutrition trends for this year

With the arrival of the new year, many wish to adopt a healthier lifestyle, the food takes on a leading role. Phil Lempert, food industry analyst and founder of SupermarketGuru.com Web site, published in The Huffington Post some food trends for this year. Meet them in full.

1. smoked Foods

According to Lempert, the demand for smoked foods increased after the chefs started smoking and roasting the ingredients to add flavor to vegetable and meat alternatives even to cocktails.

Fermented 2.Alimentos

The expert notes that this year also will gain popularity the fermented products, such as milk products low in fat, especially the yogurt. According to Lempert, these foods are rich in Probiotics that improve our digestive health, as they may change the structure of the intestinal flora and contribute to weight loss.

3. Geração from

The analyst also highlights the food preferences of demographic group born after 1995, which brings a new set of values. Having been exposed early on to a variety of tastes in comparison with previous generations, the collective attitude of the members of generation Z is to appreciate the simplicity and health food. For example, prefer to microwave stoves. A study by NPD Group indicates that some of his favorite foods are eggs, omelets, sausages, potatoes and chicken.

4. gluten-free diet

Jenna a. Bell, a specialist in nutrition and food director and Pollock's welfare Communications, said in turn that the diet without gluten (a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and oats) will continue to be in fashion this year. It should be noted that this type of diet involves the Elimination of all such grain products such as bread, cakes, cookies, pasta and beer.

Unsaturated 5.Gorduras.

Nutritionists say that, this year, finally, trans fats, which now abound in our food, will start to be replaced by the "good" fats such as monounsaturated fats and polinsaturadas that help to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. According to nutritionists, these fats are typically found in fish, nuts or olive oil.

6. preference for local products

Consumers increasingly value local products, that can be more assured that are authentic and fresh foods.

7. natural foods

Another big trend of nutrition that awaits us in 2015 is the replacement of processed food by natural foods. Nutritionists draw attention to the importance of traditional cuisine, which gives primacy to natural products and spices, helps improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of suffering from chronic diseases.

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