This article (link below) was published over a year ago via Consumer Reports. I am a firm believer that what might be a food trend one year could become a regular healthy eating habit that same year and beyond.
Healthy Food Trends to Watch for in 2019
~ It's a brand new year! Why not evaluate this list and determine if you have incorporated any of these healthy food trends for 2019 into your healthy eating habits.
Non-Dairy Milks?
CHECK! I live with family members who are lactose-intolerant. They have to drink non-dairy milks. I drink it cause I like the taste.
Mindful Eating?
Uhh … ??? It's a dietary approach. I'm going to have to do a little more research.
Mindful Eating 101 — A Beginner’s Guide | Healthline
8 steps to mindful eating - Harvard Health
Chickpeas?
CHECK! I started eating chickpeas in the 70s when my university roommate took me to my first salad bar at a restaurant. They made a great addition to a salad. I learned later that you could also put them in soups and make hummus with them. On top of that, the nutritionists say they're good for me? Score!
Chayote?
I live in Texas and our grocery store gets a lot of their produce from Mexico. It's not that expensive to buy. Chayote is a squash that is used in Mexican cuisine. We eat a lot of Mexican food in Texas. (Also used in Jamaican and Brazilian cuisine.) My only excuse is that … Ummm? I got nothing! I don't have an excuse. I've just never tried this veggie in a recipe. Have you?
10 Impressive Benefits of Chayote Squash
Learn About Chayote Squash : Article - GourmetSleuth
Chayote with Tomato and Green Chile Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com
Sautéed Chayote Squash Recipe | The Spruce Eats
Plant 'Meat'?
CHECK! Everybody is doing it. Right? Well not everybody, but I am. To my surprise, I like the taste. In my personal case, my late husband had to change his diet because of a health condition. I wasn't going to prepare separate meals. One his way and one my way. So I started eating his way. His way was incorporating plant 'meat' into his diet. He's gone now. But I'm OK with still eating meat alternatives.
By the way, you can use chickpeas to make burgers.
Easiest Vegan Chickpea Burgers - Loving It Vegan
Foods for Sensitive Stomachs?
This is not a problem for me. My stomach is lined with iron. But I did learn an interesting food fact. “FODMAP” means fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. Evidently FOMAP foods are big in Australia. I live in the USA. We're starting to come around.
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So have you incorporated any of these 2019 healthy food trends into your diet?
If not, here's another consumer report:
9 Ways to Follow a Healthier Diet in 2020
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I'm no food expert, dietician, nutritionist, or professional in the food industry. I just like writing about my foodie adventures. You can find some more of my writings at My Foodie Luv (my Medium publication) and Food Ways (this blog).
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