Woman’s Day (Australia)

5 hot new superfood SWAPS!

Forget the smashed avo – there are new food trends in town

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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!

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