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When it comes to sustainability, the most inconvenient truth\u00a0that we are aware of right now is\u00a0the consumption of meat.\u00a0 And the leading innovators in the health food space are all over\u00a0this. Whether its pulled jackfruit<\/a> or mushroom biltong<\/a> that floats your boat, you can\u00a0expect to see many more delicious snacks in the health food aisle this year that are meaty in\u00a0taste and flavour but packed with plants.<\/p>\n Natures Charm Young Green Jackfruit Confiture<\/p><\/div>\n Whilst no longer the new kid on the block, the popularity of seaweed grows as our love for\u00a0sea vegetables continues to soar. Except now it’s getting fancier; manufacturers are finding\u00a0more ways to help us get these amazing macro-nutrients into our diets. Expect to see a lot\u00a0more wakame<\/a>, nori<\/a>, kombu<\/a> and kelp in your kitchen basics like butters and oils, and of\u00a0course in your snacks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sea Biscuits \u2728 made from sea lettuce, oats, olive oil and ocean water<\/p><\/div>\n I am of course talking about the fruit, rather than special nights out with your BAE, because\u00a0those will never go out of fashion. Dates are seriously hot property right now as the beeless\u00a0movement (not just for vegans) gathers momentum. The radical drop in the honey bee\u00a0population<\/a> is the spark that ignited the flame here. Fuelled with our growing awareness of\u00a0the pitfalls of sugar, dates are fast becoming an adored natural sweetener.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/vegan-banana-date-syrup-ice-cream\/<\/p>\n Mental health is taking centre stage, as it should, and the mindful products that support the\u00a0practice are carving their space on health shelves. Products like crystals, incense<\/a>, diffusers<\/a>\u00a0and meditation cushions<\/a> are no longer just for the dusty hippie shops on the corner. Plus,\u00a0concepts like slow food and slow brewed drinks<\/a> are being revered for their support in\u00a0consuming with more zen-like consciousness.<\/p>\n Soul + Space Palo Santo Stick<\/p><\/div>\n Hemp seeds are being heralded as the new chia seeds as \u2018complete proteins\u2019 that are\u00a0packed full of essential fatty acids. And while hemp has no psychoactive effects, the\u00a0legalisation of cannabis in more and more countries is easing any discomfort around this\u00a0incredibly versatile plant. CDB oil has become a household name, but hemp is also finding\u00a0its way into beauty and lifestyle products at a dizzying pace.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The importance of gut health will continue to sit at the forefront of health and wellness trends\u00a0for the next few years and so it's\u00a0an obvious next step that probiotics are finding their way\u00a0into our pantry foods, skincare and cleaning products. It makes total sense to start your day\u00a0off with probiotics in your granola or nut butter, and I really believe this is just the start of\u00a0supportive integrative eating.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wellness Fads & Health Trends Debunked<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-300x225.png\")
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Algae is hotter than ever<\/h2>\n
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Dates. (Which you can eat by yourself \ud83d\ude09 )<\/h2>\n
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Mindfulness.<\/h2>\n
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Hemp is going mainstream.<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nShelf stable probiotics.<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat do you see becoming a hit in 2018? Drop us a comment below!<\/h1>\n