Every year, we take what we learned from the previous year’s health trends and let them evolve into trends that are even more beneficial. Your reliable Santa Monica-based compounding pharmacy knows this year will be no different with more opportunities to make your diet healthier.
Sprouting
Get ready to see everything sprouted, from seeds and nuts to 
beans and grains. With increased sprouting popularity, you will see it a lot more in packaged foods.
Nutritional value in plant foods hugely increases with sprouting, adding higher amounts of protein and fiber. Sprouting aids in deactivating “anti-nutrients” that make minerals and proteins easier to absorb.
You will see more sprouted vegan protein powders this year. Bread, flours, crackers, cookies and other snacks will be made from sprouted grains.
Sorghum
Last year saw the rise of local, gluten-free whole grains, which will continue to gain traction among the health-conscious in 2017. This year you will see the rise of sorghum – particularly homegrown sorghum – from the ‘sorghum belt’.
Sorghum is a great source of protein, fiber, energy, and immune-boosting iron & B vitamins. It is also a good source for phosphorus and magnesium, which are known as bone-building nutrients.
Chances are you’ve already seen sorghum incorporated into baked chips and cereals. This year, you’ll start seeing more of it in crackers, protein bars, and gluten-free bread.
Healthy Fats
Fat of any kind has been feared for too long now, but 2017 will
see the shift in the consumption of healthy fats. In December 2015, KIND Snacks filed a petition to the FDA requesting that they update what is classified as healthy. This means that foods high in healthy fats will no longer be penalized.
Fat is necessary for taste, satisfaction, energy, and absorption of various vitamins. Healthy fats also promote heart and brain health since they are rich in monounsaturated fats and omega-3s. Dairy fat contains trans-fatty acids that help to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.
In 2017, you will see less low-fat cheeses and yogurt while some brands will start offering more whole milk versions of their products. Consumer demand for healthier fats and better treatment of animals means that dairy companies will offer more products that are organic and from grass-fed cows.
Legumes
Hummus and lentil soups have been a popular way to consume 
legumes, but look to increase your legume consumption even more in 2017. Recent research suggests that consuming less meat and replacing it with plant-based proteins will help you live longer. As a result, vegan proteins are going to increase in popularity.
Plant-based protein is not just a health food, it is also extremely versatile, sustainable and affordable. Health food companies will be taking advantage of this trend and will produce more meals and snacks containing vegan proteins. They will also distribute more vegan protein powders that can be used in baking, oatmeal, and smoothies. To make pasta a better source of fiber and protein, companies will be using beans and lentils in their pasta.
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