Sorghum is being billed as the new quinoa. This grain is high in protein, fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and iron. When dried and popped, it makes a great alternative to

traditional popcorn. You may also find sorghum on the ingredients lists of breakfast cereals, crackers, protein bars, and gluten-free bread.

In an effort to reduce food waste, consumers (millennials in particular) are finding ways to use every part of the vegetable in their meals. While turnips may be sliced and

eaten raw in salads, the rest may be cooked as turnip greens. Scraps from chopping fruits and vegetables may be run through a juicer. You might drink it as fresh juice or freeze

it to make ice cubes or popsicles.

You might already enjoy seaweed in kale in salads or as a cooked side dish, but more and more they are turning up in stores in chips and crackers. Seaweed

is a super food that is loaded with protein, minerals, vitamin C, calcium, and iodine. It also has strong immune-boosting properties which will help make it one of the most sought-after greens in

2017.

Turmeric really took its place in the spotlight in 2016 so it stands to reason that a turmeric-based beverage would carry its popularity into 2017! Golden lattes will be in

high demand because of their powerful immune-boosting properties. They are made from  turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, black pepper, cinnamon, honey, and unsweetened plant-based milk like almond or rice milk. If your local

coffee spot doesn't have them yet, find a place that does!

Finding plant-based meat substitutes that actually taste like meat has proven to be a lot tougher than expected in 2016. Food producers have vowed to change all of that. The

move towards eating less meat for better health and longevity has certainly created the demand. Hopefully 2017 will give way to more tasty and less pasty veggie patties so more

people can make the big switch! 

Because it looks like pulled pork when cooked, jackfruit is slowly becoming a more popular meat substitute. There are two things to consider here, though. Jackfruit is very low in

protein compared to meat and fish and it is sweet in flavor. You will need to add some other protein sources into the recipe and find a way to work

around the flavor. Maybe using a sweet and sour sauce or honey barbecue sauce will do the trick.

About 40 percent of all food produced goes to waste because we prepare too much and don't consume the leftovers. Food meal kit services like Blue Apron help solve

the problem by shipping ready-to-cook meals complete with pre-measured fresh ingredients right to your door. Each box includes spices and recipe cards. This service saves time and is kind to the environment.You make fewer trips to

the grocery store therefore reducing auto emissions. A subscription is required, but most let you cancel and re-start as needed. Most programs offer anywhere from two to four recipes per week feeding couples or

a family of four. Look to spend from $50-$150 per week.

If you are trying to cut carbs and gluten, there will be even more options on the market to satisfy your pasta cravings! There are dry versions of quinoa, lentil, brown rice,

and black bean pasta noodles already available. Check out brands like Jovial® and Ancient Harvest™. Look for beet, zucchini, sweet potato, and yellow squash spirals in your produce department.

For lovers of meat and jerky, companies like Epic® have introduced dried snacks in a variety of flavors. Look for chicken, bison, bacon, and beef. They come in bars and snack

packs.

Expect to find even more fermented and sprouted "live" foods to come on the market this year! You have likely already seen kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, and tempeh. Check the

snack and bread aisles for sprouted chips, crackers, bread, bagels, and more!

Soup, cereal, and oatmeal are good, but how about a deconstructed meal in a bowl? If you have had a burrito bowl, then you know that you are basically eating

the filling of a burrito sans the tortilla. The acai bowl is a hot trend that will make its mark in 2017! It is basically a thick smoothie that has been topped

with oatmeal or other grain cereal. It is nutritious, quick, and easy. Clean Eating Magazine offers three delicious acai bowl recipes for you to try today!