Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of nine books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.The year 2014 brought us chocolate pasta, bone-broth drinks and, of course, pumpkin-spiced everything. What will everyone be chewing in 2015? Here are my top five predictions.
- UNUSUAL GRAINS (SEE YA, BROWN RICE!)
- BEYOND BUTTER: NEW POPCORN FLAVORS
Popcorn, which has long been a go-snack for virtuous eaters, is posed to have a major moment—and I’m not talking about the basic microwaveable bags. There are so many great options, I can barely keep track of them. Angie’sBoom Chicka Popjust debuted a Sea Salt & Vinegar variety,Smartfood, er, smartly rolled out a reduced-fat line, and kettle-corn connoisseurs will want to get their hands on someGaslamppopcorn. There’s even a line out there calledSexyPopwith flavors like Brazilian Coconut and Bodacious Banana. And if you’re the type to drizzle a little rooster sauce over your kernels, Pop! has an officialSriracha flavor(above).
- FERMENTED FOODS THAT DON’T TASTE SO FERMENTED
You’ve heard it before but I’ll say it again: Experts believe that eating a certain amount of bacteria (we’re looking at you, yogurt probiotics) can promote digestive health. If the strong flavors of kimchi and sauerkraut don’t do it for you, 2015 might be the year you jump on the train with something more newbie-friendly. Lifeway’sfrozen kefir(above) is basically ice cream (add a few sprinkles if it helps you get in the mood). AndKeVita Master Brew Kombuchahas a pleasing, mild flavor that just might convince you start brewing your own.
- UGLY PRODUCE
- PALATABLE PROTEIN POWDER
I love the boost from a healthy smoothie, but I can do without the chalky texture and weird aftertaste of most protein powders. So I was thrilled to learn that Quest, the maker of my favorite snack bars, has just launched a new line of powder (seriously, try thepeanut butter), and hopefully more companies will catch on too. Think of it as the “whey protein isolate for foodies.”
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
