“What’s for lunch?” or “What’s for dinner?” is perhaps the most important question of the day for many of us. Food is our first introduction to the world and forms one of the most enduring relationships of our lifetimes. It is deeply connected to our wellbeing, impacting it at both physical and mental levels.
So, it’s not surprising then that we are discussing what we are going to eat for the whole year! Food trends for 2023 predict that people will be making responsible food choices, keeping their own and the planet’s wellbeing in mind. It is expected that foods that are sustainable and functional, targeting specific health conditions will find favour with food aficionados and conscious eaters alike. Prakriti Poddar, Global Head, Mental Health and Wellbeing, RoundGlass, explains, “Global food trends for 2023 are closely aligned to mental wellbeing and health. The focus is on marrying scientific knowledge to indigenous wisdom in food to achieve harmony between eating and overall wellness.”
To help you live better and with greater wellbeing, Poddar along with experts at RoundGlass has curated some exciting food trends that will dominate dinner talk and tables in 2023.
Kelp’s rich calcium content makes it great for bone health; its high iodine reserves ensure effective thyroid function; it is also good for sugar management and is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. India is aggressively pursuing commercial kelp farming for exports even as the domestic market eagerly awaits processed versions such as kelp chips and noodles.
- Indian Flavours: Asian and Indian cooking styles of pairing sweet and sour or sweet and spicy flavours will find much traction. Indian flavours and herbs such as ashwagandha and vetiver (khus khus) are being tick boxed by global food pundits.
- Healthy Snacks & Functional Foods: As flexible work routines and focus on wellness continue to trend, healthy snacking will witness growing demand. Expect sugar-free, gluten-free, fortified, protein-packed, millet-based, seed-enriched, vegan etc. snacks to sell like hot cakes. Snacking on functional foods such as seeds, unsalted nuts and berries are also expected to pick up.
While trends, at best, are indicative that eating healthy food is one of the several pathways to living a healthy life. To amplify the health benefits and experience of eating good food, practise mindful eating. For example, be grateful for the food that is on your table. Be focused on what you are eating and enjoy the sensory experience – the texture, smells and tastes.
Poddar sums up, “Food is a primal mental and emotional response for humans. We reach out to food when we are happy, sad, or angry. In 2023 we will see trends that associate ingredients, global and regional Indian recipes and diet patterns that are strongly aligned to gut health and mental wellbeing.”
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