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Top Nutrition & Fitness Trends for 2024,Expert Predictions!


 Top Nutrition and Fitness Trends for 2024: Expert Predictions!


Every year, new trends emerge in the wellness world as people strive to improve their health. In 2023, mental health took center stage, plant-based diets were on the rise, and fitness became more inclusive. Now, experts from the Forbes Health Advisory Board are predicting the major nutrition and fitness trends that will dominate 2024.


Plant-Based Diets:

In 2023, plant-based eating became increasingly popular, with TikTok hashtags like #plantbased garnering over a billion views. Experts predict this trend will continue into 2024 but with a shift towards more natural, less processed plant-based foods.

 Dietitian Jackie Newgent expects whole vegetables, pulses, nuts, and seeds to outperform ultra-processed plant-based products, like synthetic meats. Despite this shift, some experts believe the synthetic meat industry will still play a role in the plant-based trend, especially with efforts to promote "sustainable" meat substitutes, including fish alternatives.


Protein:

Protein continues to be a hot topic, with #highprotein amassing 2 billion views on TikTok in 2023. The trend towards plant-based proteins is expected to grow, especially as sustainability becomes more important. Toby Amidor, a dietitian and cookbook author, highlights the need for older adults to include more protein in their diets. She predicts that fish will play a major role in this protein boom, with more convenient fish products hitting the market. Other experts, like Felicia Stoler, emphasize the importance of whole food plant-based proteins, such as nuts, seeds, and legumes, over processed protein powders.


Balanced Diets:

Rigid diets like keto and intermittent fasting are expected to decline in 2024, making way for more flexible, sustainable eating patterns like the Mediterranean diet. This diet has been proven to be both healthy and enjoyable, and its popularity on social media is rising. Experts believe it will continue to be one of the most recommended diets by nutrition professionals due to its well-rounded approach to eating.


Sustainability in Food:

Sustainability will be a key factor in nutrition trends for 2024. Practices such as regenerative agriculture, upcycling ingredients, and environmentally-conscious packaging are expected to gain traction. Upcycling, which involves repurposing food scraps or imperfect ingredients, is also predicted to become more common in food production.


Group Exercise & Social Sports:

As people move past the pandemic, group workouts and social sports like pickleball, tennis, and golf are expected to gain popularity. Experts note that the sense of community these activities foster can provide benefits beyond physical fitness. In-person interaction is becoming more appealing after years of virtual engagements.


Supplement Trends:

The use of supplements is set to rise in 2024, with specific ones gaining attention. 

These include:

Creatine

Ashwagandha

Berberine

Matcha

Mushrooms powders

Marine collagen

 sea moss 

NAD supplements

Magnesium

 Vitamin D

 Supplements for aging and brain health, including choline and astaxanthin.

Other Wellness Trends:

Additional wellness trends to watch for in 2024 include:

Nervous system regulation

Stress management

Sleep improvement

Emotional health

Personalized wearable technology

Cannabis and psychobilin (hallucinogen-based treatments).


The Importance of Personalization:

Navigating wellness trends can be challenging, especially with social media filled with influencers offering advice. Experts emphasize the importance of seeking personalized guidance from healthcare providers before trying new trends. As dietitian Kara Collier points out, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, and what works for one person may not work for another.


In summary, 2024’s wellness landscape will be marked by a focus on natural, whole-food plant-based diets, sustainable practices, balanced eating, social fitness, and personalized health approaches.


#SarahDavis #Jessica DiGiacinto #Forbes

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