Emotional and mental wellness has taken the front seat post the pandemic.
The top trends in food technology are that food technologists and food scientists today are working to include functional ingredients in the food products they create. These ingredients help to improve and maintain good emotional and mental health.
The good food we eat gives us happy emotions. Especially when your mood is not so great, your favourite food transforms you into a world of joy, and this quality of food makes it a perfect company for anyone when they need it the most.
What are these functional Ingredients?
They perform special functions apart from being the source of energy.
For example, Food to supercharge your brain that contains natural ingredients we have known for decades.
Food ingredients simple as citrus fruits and certain seasonings that when added to your soup, juice, yoghurt gives a calming effect and helps relax to a great level. A blend of cinnamon, cocoa, and spices can do the work.
A mixture of omega-3 rich almonds, walnuts, peanut, and hazelnut help support cognitive function.
Prebiotics and probiotics together help in maintaining gut health.
Gut health is directly related to mental wellness and, the reason I chose today for this post as world mental health day is around the corner.
Top Trends in Food technology post Pandemic
1. Brands across the globe are positioning themselves as mindful choices highlighting nutrients in food and not only the calorie intake.
Companies across the globe look for functional ingredients that support and enhance emotional and mental wellness.
2. Functional formulations in food products that enhance the effectiveness of stress relief activities, mindful eating, and nutrient-dense products come to play.
Make sure you read prebiotics and probiotics if you need to understand them better.
Never underestimate the power of these functional ingredients: Ginger, garlic, tomato, curd, cocoa, coconut oil, nuts, citrus fruits, cinnamon, turmeric, mint, coriander, and curd may seem simple, but they have various functions including, enhancing immunity, antioxidant levels, support emotional and mental wellness too.
The post is a part of #MyFriendAlexa by blogchatter.
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I agree that good food brightens your mood and vice versa. Take care of your gut and mental helath.
Thank for reading dear. You too.
True that, we need to maintain gut health for good mental health and vice versa.
Yes, it is very inter related. Thanks for reading.
I can vouch for this fact. I recently made huge change in my diet and I am both healthier and happier?
Thanks for that. Thank you for reading and a great day to you
Absolutely true! I have always been a firm believer that healthier food choices make us happier.
Very true. Thanks for reading.
I agree good food can do magic and it’s really important for your mental and physical health. Really informative post.
Thanks, dear for reading.
Undoubtedly food is an essential component for sure and has direct linkages.
True that. Thanks for reading.
This is a good reminder on how food is indeed a preventive medicine for your body, mind and soul. #MyFriendAlexa #TinasPicks
Thanks for reading 😊
Good eating habits lead to so many benefits. Thanks for the reminder
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Absolutely agree. Taking the good and nutritious food; which enriches you with good health, leading to a happy and healthy mindset.
Yea archu well said. Thanks for reading.
My doctor recently spoke to us on how gut health is directly related to anxiety and depression. Your post reiterates it!
Food surely makes the person mood change and the elements explained in the post made me realise how traditional food has link between season and mental health
Perfectly said. Little chsnges in your lifestyle and food does make a huge differet.
This is really something new to me. Now I’ll take care of the nutrition I intake
I totally agree with you that food really affects our mental health!!
Thanks for reading dear.
Lovely read. And I so agree that little changes we make for our lifestyle will be a great impact
I agree good food is a must. In fact only home made food can give the best metal relaxation