Most of which were more fun to watch than they were to actually eat.
All in all, it was a pretty freakin healthy year.
And 2017 is poised to be even healthier.
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SELF spoke to registered dietitians about the good-for-you food trends on track to blow up in the new year.
Were pretty excited about whats in store.
Thats why she says ugly produce is likely to pick up steam in the new year.
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What exactly is ugly produce?
As of now, youll likely only be able to find this kind of produce at farmers markets.
This trend is another that comes from the growing interest in food waste prevention, Harbstreet tells SELF.
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Like, did you know that you might use chickpea juice to make vegan egg whites?
This trend is both amazing and sustainable.
If that werent enough to pique your interest, Whole foods has already begun stocking the product in stores.
Expect to see it and other similar greens (think kelp) in the coming months.
They will be a big trend in the new year because of an increased interest inanti-inflammatory foods.
New York restaurantsSuperiority Burger,Nix, and the bicoastalBy Chloeare all takingvegetarian foodup a notch.
Together theyre turningvegetarian foodinto the stuff that cravings are made of.
And its not just in New York, either.
Restaurants all around the country are picking up on the trend.
Theres alsoHerbivorous Butcherin Minnesota andVedgein Philadelphia.
And so many food bloggers are developing mouthwatering comfort food recipes that also just so happen to bevegetarian.
Standing out among the meaty stand-ins: jackfruit.
It really is the perfect solution for anyone who cant bear the thought of actually doingmeal prep.
Move along quinoa and farrothe new year is going to be all about other ancient grains liketeff.
Teff is higher in protein and fiber than some other grains, Gorin tells SELF.
In fact, a single cup has 10 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber.
If youre not familiar with it, this ancient grain looks and tastes a lot like Israeli couscous.
Zoodleshad their year in the sun2017 will be big for lentil and quinoa pasta Whole Foods reports.
Unlike those beloved zucchini noodles, you dont need aspiralizerto make these varieties.
In fact, places like Whole Foods sell them pre-made.
So far, were going coconuts forcoconut flour.
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