Today, in our fast-paced modern lives, many people look within themselves to improve their well-being. There is a growing trend to recognize the connection between what we consume and how we feel, and to achieve a balance between essential nutrition, moderate indulgence, and overall nutrition.
Consumers are now paying more attention to their food choices because the internet, social media, and the proliferation of health and nutrition apps have made more nutritional information easily accessible. Digital technology has enabled people to understand and apply nutrition wisdom to their lives like never before.
Nick Graham, senior vice president and global head of insights and analytics at Mondelēz International, said in the company’s State of Snacking: Future Trends report that “informed consumers are becoming more aware of the “We are increasingly aware of the impact it has on our physical and emotional health.”
Nutrition is also in the spotlight due to other important factors, such as the threat of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, and increased awareness of the relationship between mental health and gut health.
The facts mentioned in the report reveal some eye-opening statistics regarding the growing health awareness of consumers.
Increase in acceptable luxury
The rise of functional foods and beverages designed to provide specific health benefits is indicative of ongoing changes in society. From brain-boosting omega-3s to gut-friendly probiotics, demand for foods that do more than satisfy hunger is skyrocketing.
Today’s consumers look at product labels and demand transparency about ingredients, their origins, and health effects. This is driving a revolution in product labels, where the absence of artificial additives and the presence of simple, easy-to-understand information lead to authenticity.
But even within the context of functional nutrition, there is still room for indulgence, the recognition that food serves not only as fuel but also as a source of comfort. The concept of acceptable indulgence, the ability to indulge in small amounts of treats without feeling guilty, reflects that understanding.
In the future, nutrition and technology promise to further change society’s approach to health. Technologies such as smart devices are increasingly enabling the tracking of personal health and nutrition, and this can be used to develop personalized meal plans that maximize the positive impact of nutrition, personal health and well-being. Create and track. Although this remains an emerging field, strong consumer interest in personalized nutrition, with a wealth of wearables designed to aid in that pursuit, suggests great promise.
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