Among the healthy foods that were considered to be trendy in 214 was kale, according to some nutrition experts. So what is expected to take center stage in 2015?
Nutritionist see increasing attention towards antioxidizing vegetables and protein-rich grains.
Surprisingly, one of the new foods in the limelight is cauliflower. Registered dietitian Alison Sacks sees cauliflower will stealing some of the spotlight from kale. Her focus is helping clients prevent and heal chronic conditions. She notes cauliflower is nutritious and very versatile.
In 2015, expect to see cauliflower grated to make a flour substitute in pizza crust, mashed (instead of mashed potatoes) and roasted.
“It’s the new, healthy ‘white food,’ ” says Sacks, referring to the trend of avoiding white foods — meaning refined carbs such as white-flour pasta and bread — because of their high sugar and gluten levels and low fiber content.
Another dietitian Sarah Waybright says Brussels sprouts — with high levels of fiber, iron and vitamins K and C — are also a looking good for 2015. Instead of steaming broccoli, she suggests roasting it instead.
Waybright also suggests using some olive oil or other fat – maybe a flavorful, anchovy-based sauce – to give them a crispier surface. Fat doesn’t just create better texture and flavor, she says, it also helps the body better absorb plant-based vitamins and other nutrients. Furthermore, it helps create a feeling of fullness that is hard to come by with veggies only.