Watch for these food and nutrition trends in 2015 - look up calories for restaurant dishes

Simple, fresh and local words may best describe how health conscious consumers think about what they choose in the grocery store, what to prepare at home, or what to look for on the restaurant menu.
In Nielsen's recent global snack survey, the results of 30,000 respondents found that more consumers are concerned about the absence of ingredients rather than adding them.
Snacks with natural ingredients were rated as very important 45 points and 32 points of medium importance.
Artificial pigments and spices are not required by Snackers, genetically modified organisms and caffeine are not requiredGluten Freefree options.
Look forward to seeing more fresh snacks and Whole Foods from grocery stores and delicatessens and buffet restaurants, such as chopped ready-to-eat foodto-
Eat whole grains such as agricultural products, heir vegetables and fruits, quinoa and black rice, and healthier food.
The restaurant will also offer more ancient grains, root dishes, additional vegetable options and healthier dishes for children.
Consumers are more interested than ever in knowing where their food comes from.
The National Restaurant Association believes that of the 2015 food trends, the top three are local meat and seafood, locally grown agricultural products and environmental sustainable food.
In addition, reduce food waste, farm/real estate branded goods, handmade food and vegetarian food.
More grocery stores and restaurants are also sourcing and making "handmade food" similar to the local popular craft beer ".
Looking forward to seeing more handmade bread and cheese, house cured-
Meat/barbecue and house-
I made ice cream and pickles.
Pickling, fermentation, fire baking, smoking and so on are popular production methods at present.
Fun smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and green vegetable drinks are more popular than ever in coffee shops, juice bars and restaurants.
Being able to use simple, natural ingredients to make a healthy taste better is a huge success for licensed Jugo Juice.
The fastest growing category of Jugo Juice smoothies is the unstoppable rise of vegetable smoothies.
As Canadians look for more nutritious food and healthier snacks, you can expect to see more green smoothies and freshly squeezed juices while using fruits and vegetables.
Other drinks, such as coconut water, continue to be popular because they are sugar
Free, low calorie and positive lifestyle with natural electrolyte.
Besides water, tea is the most consumed drink in the world and is more popular than ever.
Starbucks is in the tea business because it now owns Teavana after observing an increase in the trend of drinking tea.
David Stea's successful growth also shows that healthy consumers are ready to change from coffee.
More quality loose tea, fermented black tea and matcha tea are expected in 2015.
Huge plates and food are becoming less attractive.
Snacks, snacks, snacks and platter will continue to be a popular restaurant choice.
Consumers today prefer to eat snacks during a big meal, especially if you are between the ages of 18
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Nielsen, a consumer research group, also pointed out that the baby boomers are also shifting from a three-square diet to eating foods that are good for health and longevity.
In the Nielsen global snack survey, more than three
The dormitory often or sometimes eats snacks to satisfy the hunger or desire between meals.
Although the indulgence of snacks is still the first choice, consumers still have a clear conscience to eat snacks.
They ask for lowsugar, low-fat, low-sodium, low-carb or low-
So look forward to seeing more fresh healthy snacks.
While health and health remain a trend and a strong interest in Canadians, good wishes have not yet become a reality in many cases.
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The Canadian Food Consumer Report states that taste, price and convenience are the main influencing factors for food selection, followed by nutrition.
Grocery stores, food manufacturers and restaurants are constantly challenged to come up with delicious, simple, and affordable healthy food.
It will be interesting to see who can offer this winning combination in the coming years.
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