Lifestyle Food Trends in 2021
1. Pantry Meals
Born of quarantine cooking and making ends meet, 2020 found more and more people familiarizing themselves with the ingredients they already had on hand. With the luxury of restaurants meals and well- stocked grocery shelves in limbo, people learned how to shop their pantries and transform overlooked cannot and dry goods into filling, delicious meals.
2. Mental Health Cooking
Good and nutrients play an integral role in maintaining overoll mental and cognitive health. And after a long and arduous 2020, mental Well-Being has never been more important.
These is no denying that when your body is malnourished of certain nutrients, it can leave lasting effects. This is exactly why eating for your mind and body will be coming into focus as a rising food tread of 2021.
3. Veganism And Vegetarianism
While veganism and Vegetarianism are hardly a "trend," the influx of people joining the lifestyle is on the rise. Increasing concerns over mental and physical well-being, not be mention the environmental impact, has led many to reconsider their meat- centered diets.
Many are giving up animal products completely in effort to live a healthier, more eco- friendly life.
4. " Flexitarian" Diets
Not everyone is ready or willing to make the switch to a total plant- based diet, which is why the tread of " flexitarian" eating is also on the rise.The concept of being a flexitarian is simple: meat becomes a once- in- a- while or only- on- the- weekends food rather than part of your regular meals rotation.
5. Carb Alternatives
Keto brought back low- carb eating in a big way, but it won't be the only option for the food trends in 2021. Withe the rise in carb alternative products, especially with cauliflower leading the packing things like pizza crust and gnocchi, it has never been easier to stick with low- carb diets.
With versatile ingredients replacing rice flour- based recipes, you can still indulge in your favorite treats!
6. Takeout
Many of us had to take a break from our most beloved restaurants in 2020, which is why takeout from our favorite neighborhood eateries will be a top food trends of 2021.
Whether you're looking to support local businesses, show some extra love to a hurting restaurant industry, indulge in your favorite eats or a combination of all three,' it's time to dial up for your favorite local joint and put in an order for pickup or delivery.
7. Elevated Desserts
As attention to healthy eating takes center stage this year, dessert are far from being left out of the picture. In fact, desserts are becoming a from of art on their own with new Innovations and trends from around the world.
This is the part of the manu where creativity can shine, especially with the usage of unique ingredients and even plant- based resources. Trying to find the fanciest desserts in your city is a fun way to spice up an anniversary date idea or even a girls night idea.
8. Homeaked Bread
Another trends born of quarantine cooking, 2020 was the year we all learned how to bake homemade bread. Now that the elusive veil has slipped, many people realize just how healthy, flavorful and uncompleted fresh- baked home- made bread can be.
From tangy sourdough to hearty rye to classic white, jome- baked breads are sticking with us as an ongoing food trends in 2021.
9. Fusion Cuisine
There is so much access to traditional cuisine from around the world, that a huge food trend in 2021 will be cross- cultural cuisine. Fusion dining is not a new concept, but the time for definitely arrived. Simple fusions like Mexican- Korean, Chinese- Peruvian and so much more as the options are vast and exciting.
10. Low- Waste Foods
With concerns of climate change on the rise, we're more aware than ever of making eco- conscious purchasing decision. This has, of course, trickled into the food scene, making low- or zero- waste one of the upcoming food trends of 2021.
Going low- Waste the food means drastically reducing unnecessary packaging and repurposing food scraps that may have previously ended up in the bin broccoli stems, carrot tops and patato. There are many ways you can cut down on waste in the kitchen, and any step in this direction is a great way to kick off this crucial food trend in 2021.
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