Nutrition

Say goodbye to whipped coffee and banana bread, and hello to the latest food and drink trends of 2021. They’re good for you and the environment.

Finally, healthy snacks that don’t taste like dirt!

Earth-friendly Upcycling

The World Food Program estimates that one-third of the planet’s food is lost or wasted every year. (The average American trashes 20 pounds each month.) Registered dietitian Ryan Andrews says that a new wave of forward-thinking snack brands are upcycling undesirable and leftover food byproducts into irresistible munchies. For example, crunchy Regrained Supergrain+ Puffs are made from the spent grain of brewed beer. $20, 5-pack; regrained.com

Legumes Reimagined

First kimchi was all the rage, now good ol’ reliable beans are joining the alternative snacks party. “Legumes are sustainable, health-promoting and tasty,” says Andrews. Plus they’re part of another major movement: plantbased eating. Fiber and protein keep you full longer, while powerful nutrients ward off disease. Brami’s pickled lupini beans have 50 percent more protein than chickpeas and 80 percent fewer calories than almonds. $17, 4-pack; bramisnacks.com

Punchy Spice Blends

Herbs and spices will take you to Flavortown without torching your taste buds like some hot sauces can. Bonus: Most of these blends are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, says Robin Foroutan, RDN. A big trend for 2021 is artisanal fusions.

Try Asian-influenced umami mixes. Or Mexican-inspired adobo spices, like Spicewalla Al Pastor Rub, in which ancho and guajillo chilli powder lend a slow burn that’s mellowed by pineapple and citrus. $11; spicewallabrand.com

Diversified Grains, Seeds and Greens

Go all-in on trendy whole grains like teff, spelt and sorghum; seeds like chia and sunflower; and while you’re at it, swap kale for collards. To achieve variety that yields superfood levels of vitamins and minerals, reach for Go Raw’s Sprouted Organic Mixed Seeds. The pumpkin, sunflower and watermelon seed medley is nutrient-dense due to the sprouted germination process, which breaks down some starch. $80, 6-pack; goraw.com

Premium Coffee

Prioritize fair-trade beans; they’ve met standards that help the environment and ensure workers are treated well and paid fairly. Also, expect to see more coffee products mixed with adaptogens—plant compounds thought to armor the body against biological and physical stressors. Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee boasts ashwagandha, chaga mushroom and more adaptogenic ingredients known to lower stress and spike immunity. $20; foursigmatic.com