KIND Snacks recently surveyed 740 dietitians and nutrition experts across the U.S. to predict where the country is headed in terms of health, fitness, and wellness, and a few of the most overhyped foods and diets of 2017.
Top 5 overhyped foods of 2017:
- Coconut, kale, matcha, acai and turmeric.
Top 5 overhyped diets of 2017:
- Ketogenic, Paleo, Gluten-free (for individuals who don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity), Whole30 and low-carbohydrate.
Top 5 trend predictions for 2018:
- Plant-based eating, mindfulness meditation practice, mash-up classes like piloxing (pilates + boxing), personalized nutrition (i.e. nutrigenomics), and workplace wellness.