Health trends come and go, whether it’s the latest fitness class, superfood or fad diet. Health isn’t meant to be a temporary fad, but we certainly chop and change our methods in our quest to be healthy! We take a look at some of the new health trends for 2017.
Personalised nutrition
People’s dietary requirements are very different. Instead of people searching for one magical diet, more people are realising that what works for their friend might not work for them. The focus is on nutrition instead of a set meal plan, and people are more prone to consult with dietitians rather than follow a fad diet.
Door-to-door delivery services
Meal planning is integral to healthy eating, but most of us have busy lifestyles. Door-to-door meal delivery and ready-to-cook meal-prep kits are becoming more and more popular in South Africa, saving us time and effort.
Tracking your progress
Out with the guesswork and in with tracking your progress digitally. Tracking devices and heart-rate-monitor watches calculate how many steps you take each day, as well as your resting heart rate and sleep pattern. Numerous food and calorie-tracking apps such as Fitbit are also available.
Organic and local skincare products
Natural, organic, locally produced skincare products are here to stay for a while as people try to lead more sustainable lives. Skincare brands are also moving away from harsh chemicals and focusing on natural ingredients.
Less wastage
A lot of recipes are focused on using scraps from vegetables to make vegetable stocks, soups and even condiments like pestos. People are becoming more conscious of their carbon footprint and are trying to reduce wastage by trying different ways of using overripe fruit and wilted vegetables.
More accessible fitness
While gym contracts have usually been one of the only ways to gain access to personal training and elite exercise classes, the focus is starting to shift to affordable ways of exercising. People are moving away from all-inclusive gym contracts and more towards specialised exercise classes. There is also a rise in community fitness, with initiatives such as free yoga classes, as well as the international Parkruns being hosted in most neighbourhoods. People are also relying more and more on online fitness training, fitness apps and YouTube fitness videos.
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