If you’re in the mood to make some positive changes, you might be interested in the latest trends in the world of health. A number of trends that were big in 2017 are expected to continue this year. If you hop on the train now, you’ll be in good company, and you’ll be able to find plenty of others to help with motivation when you hit roadblocks.
1. The Keto Diet
Ketosis is a state in which your body burns fat instead of carbs. This is ideal for those wishing to lose body fat and maintain a trim figure. The ketogenic diet, which features a high fat, low carb and moderate protein meal plan, is designed to keep your body in a ketogenic state. Along with weight loss, other benefits of this include stabilized blood sugar, increased energy levels and even improved sleep patterns.
Everyone likes a diet that allows them to eat rich, fatty foods. The keto diet became quite popular in 2017, and considering its effectiveness, it isn’t likely to fall off the radar anytime soon. If you look online, you’ll find a number of amazing keto recipes. If you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll have an easy time on this diet plan. There are more keto recipes featuring coconut milk than there are in any other popular diet plan.
2. Charcoal Beauty Products
Years ago, most people wouldn’t have considered charcoal a “healthy” material. However, over the last few years, charcoal-containing beauty products have been popping up all over the market. Charcoal is naturally absorbent, so applying it to the skin on your face can help pull dirt, oil and toxins from your pores. The stuff works to produce remarkably clean skin, and since the results can’t be denied, the trend is likely to stick around for some time.
3. Stepping Away from Social Media
Social media is obviously still very popular in 2018, and it will continue to be a huge part of our lives in the future. However, now that the reality of social media has really begun to sink in, we are starting to see the effects it has on society. Not only do these sites and apps have the potential to spread false information like a wildfire, but they also might be harming our health.
Smartphone and social media addiction is a real issue. Studies are showing that our social media usage has a variety of negative effects, especially on young people. For this reason, many people are taking a step back to evaluate how we can use social media in a healthy manner.
If you would like to limit your social media usage and find yourself struggling, new apps like Moment allow you to put a cap on how often you check your profiles throughout the day. Removing social media from your phone and only checking in when you’re on a PC is another option.
4. Plant-based Diets
Vegetarianism has been popular for quite a while, but in 2017, concerns about climate change and other environmental issues began to hit home for many people.
There are also major health concerns associated with eating meat. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified processed meat as a cancer-causing carcinogen. Along with that, eating plant-based has been shown to offer many benefits, including lowered cholesterol.
It’s become increasingly popular to be a conscious consumer, which means the number of vegetarians is likely to continue rising throughout 2018. If you’re also interested in the keto diet, you’ll be pleased to learn there are many keto vegetarian recipes.
Whether you choose to adopt one of these trends or not, it’s always a smart idea to focus on bettering yourself. You don’t have to wait until another new year rolls around, either. Consider which trends might have a positive impact, and always talk to your doctor before making any major decisions with your health.
