2022 Healthy Food Trends

Getting healthy in the New Year healthy used to mean “diet time.” But “healthy” has a whole new definition in 2022. Along with it, what’s considered a healthy food. Consumers are taking a holistic approach, eyeing foods that help reduce the risk for chronic illness, reduce stress and achieve better sleep and mental health, as well as offer functional nutrients (Convenience Store News). Don’t worry — you don’t have to clear out your better-for-you section and start fresh. Simply highlight these key health trends, to keep your sales nice and healthy.

Keto is Killin’ It

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According to Convenience Store News, keto is one of the fastest growing terms, its appearance growing 63% on menus over this past year. Similar to Atkins, the Keto lifestyle focuses on high fat and low carbs, so call outs about the amount of sugar or carbs included in products add to the appeal.

Keto is a 24/7 plan, so consumers are looking for Keto products to follow them throughout the day. They’ll love to rise and shine to crispy, crunchy granola with a Keto slant from Kiss My Keto. Whether it’s Coconut Almond & Pecan Granola, or classic Strawberry & Vanilla Granola, customers will feel good that both are made with Non-GMO ingredients and offer only 1g of sugar per serving. For those looking to Keto up their sit-down breakfast or brunch, Birch Benders Keto Pancake & Waffle Mix serves up the classic fluffy breakfast staple they love, with 5g net carbs and 9g protein per serving.

When it comes to lunch or dinner, customers want something they can make in an instant, making quick cooking Miracle Noodle Keto Teriyaki Meal a real Keto meal MVP. The star of the dish – Shirataki noodles – a plant-based and fiber-rich noodle with less carbs than rice noodles. Combine with a sweet and savory low carb Teriyaki sauce, and and you have a flavorful meal great on its own or with their choice of protein.

Don’t forget snack time! Consumers might be trying to reduce their sugar intake, but they still want snack time to be fun and full of the classic flavors they love. Chocolate Chip and Butter Cookies from Kiss My Keto, offer that just-from-grandma’s-oven flavor and crispy texture at less than 1g of sugar per serving. If savory is what they’re seeking, then Parm Crisps snack mix is just the thing. Parm Crisps Original Snack Mix‘s blend of thin, crunchy parmesan cheese crisps, almonds, cashews, and pistachios, or if they’re feeling spicy, the added zest of Ranch, offer fun textures, and powerful protein with only 21g net carbs.

Go with your Gut – Offer Functional Ingredients

More emphasis is being placed on gut health, building immunity, and reducing inflammation than ever before (Convenience Store News). Functional foods identified as critical to achieving these goals – probiotics and pickled items (Convenience Store News).

This year we’re redefining health, so let’s open customers’ eyes to a new definition of “pickle” with a variety of pickled vegetables. Things heat up when they experience the bold Mediterranean flavors found in Pickerfresh Fire roasted Eggplant with Red Pepper. They’ll also be “pickled” pink to see pickled veggie alternatives like Pickerfresh Pickled Beets and Tillen Farms Crispy Dilly Beans pickled green beans.

Spice with Purpose

Spices have long been a way for consumers to change up their food routine, but now they’re being seen for their health benefits too (New Hope). Spices that are red hot at the moment – turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger.

Bone broth is emerging as a filling snack for those keeping Keto. So, broth with functional spices like Kettle & Fire Turmeric Ginger Chicken Bone Broth, or Kettle & Fire Lemongrass Ginger Beef Bone Broth will stir the pot in a good way.

Little Plant-based Indulgences

Gummies are always a favorite, so include Katjes plant-based Sour and Rainbow gummies, free from animal gelatin, palm tree oil, and high fructose corn syrup, like Katjes Sour Gummies.

This article and its contents is intended for marketing purposes only and not intended to imply and advice in regards to Medical Treatments, Healthy Alternatives or Any Condition Whatsoever. Any change to diet should be reviewed with a licensed medical professional.

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