11 new food trends, which all have to be considered

1. Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten - a protein that is found in wheat, rye and other cereal plants. It is also called gluten. It is due to gluten from the flour and the water turns sticky and elastic dough.

Initially, gluten-free diet has been shown only for people suffering from a rare disease like celiac disease. In the human body it can not digest foods containing gluten: pastries, cereals, crisps, pasta, mayonnaise, meat batter.

Healthy people also sometimes adhere to such restrictions in the diet to lose weight, get rid of skin problems, improve digestion. But, according to doctors, to meet these challenges a gluten-free diet is not particularly effectiveHealth Benefits and Adverse Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet in Non-Celiac Disease PatientsAnd in some cases may even cause harmEffects of a gluten-free diet on gut microbiota and immune function in healthy adult humans the human body that does not have celiac.

2. Superfudy

Superfudy - a marketing term used to describe food and drinks with a lot of useful substances. This group of products are goji berries, green tea, turmeric, guarana, spirulina, Cape Gooseberry, acai berries, chia seeds, walnuts, blueberries. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and many other biologically active substances that enhance health.

This is confirmed by research. For example, with regular use berriesBioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Different Types of Berries, Green teaMolecular understanding of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and nutsFunctional Food and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: A Review reduced risk of heart disease. Adding turmeric to food warns occurrence of cancer and diabetes, and chia seeds are rich in calcium, which is necessary for the formation ofLong-Term Dietary Intake of Chia Seed Is Associated with Increased Bone Mineral Content and Improved Hepatic and Intestinal Morphology in Sprague-Dawley Rats bone tissue and the normal functioning of the nervous system.

3. Lactose-free diet

Lactose-free diet - food system in which people from the diet completely eliminates lactose. This complex carbohydrate contained in dairy products. It is also called milk sugar. For splitting the lactose in the body responsible enzyme lactase. If for various reasons it is not active, the lactose is not absorbed, which leads to indigestion.

Studies have lactose intolerance beganA Racial Difference in Incidence of Lactase Deficiency in the 60s. In a short time for people diet was developed with the disease, which excludes products with milk sugar. But now there are more followers of this style of food. With lactose free diet, some are trying to cure acne and improve skin condition, just like the taste of other vegetable drinks.

4. Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism - a complete rejection of meat and fish, and in some cases also from dairy products and eggs. If before - for example, in ancient India and ancient Greece - the main reason for vegetarianism have religious beliefs, but today people are switching to a diet for a variety of reasons. For some, this medical condition. Such a diet reducesPosition of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Vegetarian diets the risk of atherosclerosis, cancer, heart disease and stomach. In addition, vegetarians have lower probability of diabetesVegetarian diets and incidence of diabetes in the Adventist Health Study-2 and cataractsDiet, vegetarianism and cataract risk.

Another category - people who have converted to veganism for ethical reasons. They basically do not want to participate in the killing of animals and found that unacceptable.

However, everything has its drawbacks. And vegetarians too. Thus, the followers of this diet facing shortages of ironDietary iron intake and iron status of German female vegans: results of the German vegan study, vitamin AHealth effects of vegan diets D and vitamin B12. Do not forget about the important economic factor: vegetarian food can be more expensive than usual.

5. pescetarianism

More simple and light diet for those who consider too strict vegetarianism. When pescetarianism permissible to eat fish, oysters and other seafood. Meat warmblooded animals banned.

If you live near the sea and do not give half the salary for fresh fish, then this diet you is perfect. Together with the fish body get into your omega-3, which reduce theAssociation between fish consumption, long chain omega 3 fatty acids, and risk of cerebrovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis the risk of cerebrovascular disease.

Pescetarianism but there are drawbacks. The meat of the fish may contain toxins. For example, mercuryMercury in Fish, Bed Sediment, and Water from Streams Across the United States. Because of this overreliance on seafood may adversely affect the body.

6. semi-vegetarianism

Proponents of this style of food they eat meat from time to time. However, many people do not realize that they actually follow this fashion trend. If you allow yourself to juicy steak or hamburger only once a month, then congratulations - you can proudly call yourself fleksitariantsem.

The advantages of such a diet are obvious: a person receives a maximum of useful substances, and thus does not give up entirely on animal protein. But there are also disadvantages. For example, if you have two months did not touch the meat, and then suddenly ate steak, these "contrasts" will worsen the skin condition and badly affect the health of the stomach.

7. ketogenic diet

Ketogenic diet involves the partial or complete rejection of food with carbohydrates. You can not use the sugar, fruit, sausages, bread and other flour products, potatoes and alcohol. The basis of the diet with the ketogenic diet is for foods high in healthy fats. These include meat and seafood, milk, some vegetables, nuts, eggs and mushrooms.

Initially, the ketogenic diet has been used in the treatment of epilepsyKetogenic Diet and Epilepsy: What We Know So Far in children. Thanks to this diet reduced the number of seizures. Today it adhere to the people who do not suffer from this disease, but they want to lose weight quickly. However, this style of eating is associated with a certain risk to health: can cause vitamin and mineral deficiency, increased cholesterol levels, impaired digestion. Therefore, those who follow the principles of the ketogenic diet, should be seen by a doctor.

8. Paleodieta

The main idea - people have to eat the way our ancestors ate during the Stone Age. Proponents of this trend believe that progress in the field of agriculture is unnatural for humans and can lead to disease.

When paleodiete removed from the diet of sugar, potatoes, milk, dried fruits, ready meal, bread and other products from grains and legumes. Instead, eat meat, mushrooms, unroasted nuts, berries, fruits and vegetables without starch.

Because paleodieta excludes cereals, starch, sugar and salt, it will be useful for those who want to lose weight. However, this style may be dangerousPaleo diet is dangerous, increases weight gain, diabetes expert warns health: the risk of development of diabetes, and there is deficiency of vitamins of group B.

9. artificial meat

US startups Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods already produce artificial meat for burgers that taste and smell no different from the present. In its basis - potatoes, wheat and sauce from genetically modified soybeans. These products are suitable for all those who love the taste of meat, but can not eat it, for whatever reasons.

By the way, artificial meat dishes are already offering some fast food chains and restaurants.

10. Partial rejection of the sugar

Completely abandon this ingredient is not possible and not necessary. Natural sugars are part of many, including mineral products. But added sugar is harmful to the body, so its use is rather limited. on the recommendationsGuide for the consumption of sugar in adults and children The World Health Organization, the proportion of added sugar in the diet should not exceed 10% of daily calories. To comply with this rule, it is necessary to drink tea and coffee without sugar, to give up sweet drinks or eat sweets.

The first time will not be easy, but in the long run you will get rid of excess weightDifferential effects of fructose versus glucose on brain and appetitive responses to food cues and decisions for food rewardsacneSignificance of diet in treated and untreated acne vulgaris, Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseaseEstimating Deaths From Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Global Methodologies of Mortality Measurement and diabetesIntake of Fruit Juice and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

11. Lokavorstvo

Lokavorstvo - this trend, according to which in the diet should be the only food grown and produced nearby. As a general rule, within a radius of 100-150 kilometers from the location of a person or a restaurant. This approach to nutrition is aimed at improving the economy and help small businesses. At the same time people are willing to pay more for local products, because more trust local farmers and producers.