Trends for 2011… Now that we’re midway through month of January, I thought it might be fun to look at the upcoming trends in food and health, and make some guesses about what this year may hold in store. Here are my personal predictions, in no particular order:
1. Sustainably grown foods.
You may already know that NutriFit™ is a clear leader in this area – our SimpliHealth™ Growers label is appearing on some of our meal containers as I write this! If you see this colorful label, it means that the meal contains something grown by us, on our own farm! All of our produce is grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides and is as sustainable as can be.
2. Nutritious food for children. Did you know I’m participating in the national Chefs Move to Schools program (a national program spearheaded by Michelle Obama)? Not only am I volunteering at Brentwood Science Magnet School (teaching the 3rd graders about healthy cooking, and helping with a school garden), but NutriFit™ is constantly inventing new and creative ways to help keep children well-fed and healthy.
3. Allergy-conscious meals. Have you tried our Meatless Monday or Gluten-Free Friday meals? These programs, started last year (we’re always ahead of the curve!) allow clients to receive delicious options (at NO additional cost) to try some of the latest trends in specialized meals.
4. Locally-sourced seafood. We’ve used Santa Monica Seafood as our purveyor since we began delivering meals – and we’re proud to say that! Only the best is good enough for NutriFit™ clients!
5. Social media. For daily posts about timely food and health issues, Find me on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, YouTube, and My Health Blog on WordPress.