The diet trends of 2019

Every year, there seems to be dozens of new trendy diets that draw people in – and 2019 is no different. Let’s take a look at what people are suggesting will be the new diet trends this new year.

Focusing on gut health

From kombucha to yoghurt, experts are predicting 2019 will see a larger focus on gut health.

Instead of using probiotic pills, fresh and fermented foods will be high in demand, as they are full of healthy gut microbes.

Experts from House Call Doctor say eating food which promotes good gut health can lead to broad positive results, including helping stimulate brain and body function as well as regulating mood.

Fermented foods like tempeh, kombucha, sauerkraut and miso are all good for your gut.

Intermittent fasting

This type of diet is predicted to again be popular in 2019. Intermittent fasting is an easy to follow diet where you consume high calorie food and drink within a set window of 8 hours per day, then fast for the remaining 16 hours.

While some studies suggest this diet can help balance your weight, House Call Doctor experts warn that fasting can affect hormone levels.

See a doctor before starting any fasting diets, as it could be dangerous to your health.

The return of Keto

Another diet fad that is forecast to continue in 2019 is the keto diet.

This extreme weight loss diet refers to eating foods with only low or no carbohydrates and replacing these with high fat content foods, which puts the body into a state of ketosis.

Ketosis occurs when having low carbohydrate levels causes blood sugars to drop, meaning the body must break down fat to use as energy.

Again, House Call Doctor experts warn not to begin this diet without seeking advice from a medical professional first.

Choosing to un-diet instead

While eating trends are all the rage, some dietitians hope to replace all diets with intuitive eating in 2019.

Usually, 80 to 95 per cent of long-term diets tend to fail. They can be harmful and increase the risk of eating disorders, fluctuating weight and negative body thoughts.

As the name suggests, the idea of an “un-diet” doesn’t revolve around cutting out food groups; instead it aims to increase your eating awareness and experience.

Initiative eating also aims to help people respect their bodies and have a positive relationship with food.