Eat Better in 2016 with These Four Food Trends

The Chris McKay Radio Show

Some of the latest foods trends are also some of the healthiest we’ve seen in awhile. Incorporating these into your diet is a sure fire way to eat better in 2016!

• Spiraled Veggies – Instead of pasta, spaghetti squash is all the rage. Not only, do they cut down on calories and refined grains, they’re full of nutrients and you’ll barely even notice they’re vegetables! There are many tools now available to transform vegetables into pasta-like noodles from the expensive spiraling machine to small julienne peelers. Some of the best vegetables-turned-noodles are
1. butternut squash,
2. Carrots,
3. turnips and zucchini.
• and from there your choices are limitless

• Bowls – Forget about plates, it’s all about bowls – one-dish meals that pack a punch. Creativity is the name of the game from protein bowls to broth bowls, quinoa bowls and even globally inspired “globowls.” These are served warm or cold and bowl meals combine a variety of vegetables, whole grains and include a source of protein like (grilled meats, eggs, nuts, cheese or tofu). And there not just for dinner anymore...bowl meals are even great at breakfast combing fruit, yogurt and oatmeal into a healthy meal to kick-start your day.

• Healthy Fats – We may have finally kicked the anti-fat fad out. Scientific research has confirmed; it’s not the amount of fat we need to pay attention to, but rather the type. So, instead of low-fat, we should be focusing on healthy fats – the unsaturated variety found in olive oil, fatty fish, olives and nuts. At the top of the healthy fat list? Avocado. What started with guacamole is fast becoming the hottest healthy fat trend ever. Avocado is even redefining breakfast when paired with a slice of toast and fried or poached egg.

• Ancient Grains – What goes around comes around, right? This is definitely true of whole grains with ancient roots. Quinoa quickly rose to the top of the charts. Quinoa traces back to ancient Peru. It’s a gluten-free, cholesterol-free and kosher whole grain. Quinoa is packed with all nine essential amino acids and provides a strong dose of
1. iron,
2. magnesium,
3. vitamins E and B,
4. potassium
5. and fiber.
• It’s easily swapped for rice or pasta in many dishes and it’s considered a power food!

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