Last year was all about nut oils, moringa, and cassava flour, but that is soooo 2018 (JK, still eat those, they’re really good for you). But today, Cara Clark, a celebrity nutritionist with a non-diet lifestyle approach to nutrition, is sharing the superfoods you need to know about. Who’s ready to get healthy?!
Kefir
Probiotics have been paving the way to a healthy gut for a while now. But, do realize there are probiotic and prebiotic foods we can focus on, too! Kefir has been around for ages, but it’s once again gaining in popularity. Fermented foods, like kefir, are a great way to boost gut microbiome, which helps to boost your immune system. We usually see kefir in the form of a dairy product, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll be seeing more coconut water kefir throughout the year. A great way to start incorporating kefir would be in your smoothies!
Spirulina
We’ve seen matcha lattes, turmeric lattes and all kinds of bright-colored beauties that promise us the world. The matcha and turmeric are certainly not retiring, but they need to make space for spirulina. Spirulina is a super nutrient extracted from blue-green algae. I will say it looks pretty, but there’s a taste curve to it, so go slowly. We’ve been adding this great superfood to smoothies for years, but we’re now seeing it pop up in other recipes, like lattes. It’s rich in antioxidants, like chlorophyll and beta-carotene. It’s also high in iron and vitamin K and even offers some amino acids and gamma-linolenic acid, which is an essential fatty acid.
CBD or Cannabis Oil
Gone are the stigmas surrounding this super plant. Without THC, it is going mainstream! Don’t be confused with hemp seeds, which are definitely fatty acid rich, but they do not have the same effects. You’re looking for cannabinoid-rich. I personally have used the oil for anxiety and relaxation. We’ll start to see this ingredient pop up in everything from recipes of baked goods to beauty products. CBD is probably most well-known for calming effects and pain relief, but it’s also helping with acne and heart disease.
Cara is a holistic nutritionist/wellness expert based in Orange County, CA. Cara is a wife and mom of four daughters, which only increases her passion for health and wellness. While Cara works with many celebrities and professional athletes, she prides herself on creating affordable health challenge programs for everyday people from all over the world. Her programs have reached over 20,000 households in changing the way people see food. She teaches food as a tool for overall wellness and believes that everyone deserves a chance for good health. Cara’s approach is non-restrictive and non-dieting. Her tag line for her business is “real people, real food, real results.”
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