Health Trends for 2016

2015 concluded with great challenges and goals met, it also closed with the commitment to make new resolutions this year. Below are the leading trends in health, nutrition and fitness. Aerial yoga Another variation on one of the oldest disciplines in the world. It consists of performing yoga asana positions hanging from a fabric made of ultra-resistant fibers. The swings and gravity increase the body’s resistance, which together with breathing combine into an excellent exercise. Useful technology A true invention of devices and accessories that make life easier for people who lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the countless apps that integrate functionality and innovations in terms of routines, nutrition and fitness monitoring, there are also new accessories that work with GPS, fitness tracking, and heart rate monitors viewable on the screen of your smartphone, or smart watch. Super intense interval training. Known as HIIT by its acronym in English, this discipline is growing in its followers and practitioners around the world. It consists of super intense training, it is recommended to be in perfect physical condition to be able to practice it, rest and recover after each session. Smoked foods. This trend is transforming the way we consume and preserve food. The grill that reigned during 2014 and 2015 has ended, the art of smoking both plant and animal foods is the new trend for 2016. It enhances the flavor of food and preserves the nutritional molecules that the body needs, in addition to providing instant energy. A super smoked snack of strips of Beef jerky with black pepper and mustard seeds is never missing from the suitcase of a HIIT or insanity athlete. Fermented foods Fermented products are gaining ground, based on the way dairy and beverages are preserved in Mongolia and the Asian steppes. Fat-free yogurt made with organic microorganisms can balance digestive health and OH in general due to its prebiotic content, contributing to weight loss. Some fermented drinks such as tepache, pulque and malt are rich in protein and, if consumed in moderation, work as a dietary supplement. Seasonal and locally sourced foods New societies conscious of the environment and sustainable lifestyles suggest that the consumption of local and large-scale foods reactivates the economy and is also completely healthy, since products such as legumes, eggs and meat retain all their nutritional power.