ALL SET
FOR 2020?
A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW TRENDS, AND THE 12 MONTHS AHEAD WILL BE NO DIFFERENT. HERE, WE ASK THE EXPERTS AT TOTAL FITNESS, WHOLEFOODS AND HEALTH AND FITNESS TRAVEL, PLUS FUTURIST LUCIE GREENE, FOR THEIR PREDICTIONS FOR 2020 NUTRITION BLUICING Yes, you heard that right. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a blender and a juicer had a child? You get the 3X Bluicer, a powerful, space-saving multi-tasker that blends, juices and introduces a whole new beverage category: ‘Bluicing’, or the seamless combination of fresh blends and juices into the same carafe. Basically, it’s now easier to whack together whatever fruit or vegetables you have left in your fruit bowl or crisper at the end of the week. PLANT-BASED BEYOND SOY Whilst soy has provided a fantastic base for a lot of yummy plant-based protein, 2020 is the year for soy to take a backseat and make way for some new kids on the block. Brands will start to swap soy for mung bean, hempseed and avocado, maintaining the smooth textures of vegan protein to mimic creamy textures of yoghurts and other dairy products. ‘EVERYTHING BUTTERS AND SPREADS’ Great news for the vegans among us, Whole Foods predicts that ‘<insert nut, seed, snack>’ is likely to be made into a butter or soft spread by 2020. In particular, look out for creamy vegan spreads, which will be ideal for a swift on-the-go snack and perfect for all the busy bodies out there.
NOT-SO-SIMPLE SUGARS Calling all those with a sweet tooth: if you are seeking sweetness outside of the usual suspects, such as sugar or honey, and are looking for a slightly healthier alternative, 2020 is your year. Whole Foods predicts that there will be a lot more alternatives to choose from to suffice that sweet tooth. Syrupy reductions made from fruit sources, like coconut, will become more widely available and less-common sweet syrups made from starches, like sweet potato, will start to make an appearance, so keep an eye out!
