The COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniable and long-term impact on almost every aspect of your life, including what you eat. When you have more time at home, it is easy to reach for salty potato chips, fattening desserts, and sugary soda for a snack. People are becoming more creative in the kitchen as the emphasis on home cooking continues into 2022.Check out our list of 5 health food trends in 2022 to keep an eye out for.
1. Buzz-less cocktails
In 2022, the alcohol-free trend will be more popular and widely available. It's a welcome change from the booze-laden pandemic, when high stress levels drove many to imbibe at alarming levels. The right mocktails taste just as good as the real thing and don't leave you with a hangover. You can make them at home or order them at a bar or restaurant to enjoy the ritual of drinking with friends while limiting your alcohol consumption.
2. A new take on non-dairy milk
Nondairy milk popularity skyrocketed in 2021, with oat milk leading the way. People are also interested in dairy milk alternatives made from grains, seeds, vegetables, and nuts.
The first is potato milk, which is made from boiled potatoes and the water in which they cook. Potato milk is available in Europe and China, and it should be available in the United States soon. Then there's barley milk, which is made from repurposed barley from the beer-making process. Barley milk is considered highly sustainable because it is made from ingredients that would otherwise go to waste.
Cashews, macadamias, pecans, and pistachios are among the other unusual nuts now available as dairy-free milk. Other plant-based options to consider include milk made from tiger nuts, hemp, flax, and quinoa. If you have dairy sensitivities,If you don't have dairy sensitivities, you might want to try hybrid milk, which combines dairy and plant-based ingredients.
3. Mushrooms
Along with the continued popularity of plant-based milk, mushrooms are quickly becoming a popular meat substitute. Mushrooms' hearty texture, savory flavor, and absorbency help them effectively imitate meat. For many people, mushrooms' superior health and sustainability seal the deal. Instead of a beef patty, top your toasted bun with a grilled Portobello mushroom, or stir mushrooms into soups and stews for a flavorful addition.
4. Functional fizzy drinks
Beverages can be harmful to your health due to added sugar, artificial sweeteners, and acidic properties, or they can easily incorporate healthy ingredients into your day. More people are realizing this as they replace traditional soda with more functional fizzy drinks such as prebiotic soda with added fiber, sparkling tonics with adaptogens, and kombucha for a healthy gut.
5. Sunflower seed butter
Cashew butter and almond butter have long been popular allergy-free alternatives to peanut butter. Sunflower seed butter is a newcomer to the market. This rich, creamy seed butter is even a key ingredient in four nondairy ice cream flavors introduced by Ben & Jerry's last year.
Immunity-boosting foods
- Berries (blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, acai berries, goji berries)
- Fermented foods (yogurt, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut)
- Spices (ginger, turmeric, cinnamon)
- Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage)
- Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, kiwis, grapefruit)
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