5 hot new superfood SWAPS!
Forget the smashed avo – there are new food trends in town
OUT COCONUT WATER IN WATERMELON WATER
The coconut craze is finally slowing down, with the humble watermelon poised to take over as our go-to refresher. It may be better for you, too: this pink fruit is an anti-ageing powerhouse. Just two cups of watermelon juice (blitz fruit in a blender) will give you a third of your daily doses of vitamins A and C – both essential for healthy skin. Beyonce is such a fan, she’s invested in Us-based watermelon juice company, WTRMLN WTR.
GREEK YYOGHURT VEGETAB VEGETABLE YOGHURT
AccordingAccordin to foodie trendsetters,trendse we’ll soon be ditchingdi creamy GreekGree yoghurt in favo favour of vegetableinfu infused blends. Thin Think sweet potato, pump pumpkin and beetroot yoghurts, which experts reckon won’t just satisfy your sweet cravings, they’ll also tick off a vegie portion in one hit.
OUT ALMONDS IN TIGER NUTS
Although tiger nuts are not technically a nut but a root vegetable, you snack on them in the same way – ideal if you’ve got a nut allergy. They’re much lower in calories than regular nuts, too. As well as being full of fibre, potassium and iron, adding them to your diet is a super simple way to boost your health. Snack on them, sprinkle over muesli, or add to salads for a bit of crunch. Delish!
OUT QUINOA IN TEFF
With a deep, nutty flavour, this ancient Ethiopian grain is perfect for adding texture and bulk to your salads. Alternatively, use teff flour for gluten-free baking. Packed with iron and fibre, teff’s best feature is its gut-nourishing resistant starch, so it’s a great way to boost digestion. Coles, $14.99, 500g.
OUT ZUCCHINI NOODLES IN SEAWEED SPAGHETTI
Had enough of spiralised vegies? Don’t stress: seaweed spaghetti is set to transform your noodle dishes. It’s low in calories, and, according to a study, it reduces the rate your body absorbs fat from food by a massive 75 per cent. It’s also packed with iodine, essential tial for a healthy thyroidoid and regulatingg your hormones.es. Get down to yourour local health food od store, stat!