Top 5 Healthy Trends for 2015

With this new year that has arrived, many of us want to change our eating habits to be healthier. Each year, there are different movements that you can get inspired by to eat a little better and thus be in optimal shape. To keep you informed about what’s coming this year, we present our top 5: healthy trends for 2015. Smoked Foods Many people have become interested in creating smoked dishes as some of the world’s most famous chefs have started smoking and grilling ingredients to add flavor to vegetable, protein, and even cocktail alternatives. All you need is a grill and to choose a wood that complements the flavor of your food. Of course, it's a healthy way to cook since it doesn't require external oils or fats. Smoked duck with mezquite, chepil dough, and mezcal honey: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pato-ahumado-con-mezquite-masita-de-chepil-y-miel-de-mezcal Generation Z People born after 1995 belong to this generation. Being much more exposed to world cuisines thanks to globalization, today there is a trend that bets on simplicity and health in food. A good example is that they prefer using molcajetes instead of blenders, or an open flame instead of electronic devices. Molcajete-style red sauce: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/salsas/salsa-roja-molcajeteada Gluten-Free This diet involves the elimination of any gluten-containing cereal derivatives such as bread, pasta, cakes, cookies, and beer. This trend will continue to be popular this year as the results have been overwhelming; millions of people around the world claim to have experienced an improvement in their lifestyle and a reduction in fatigue, bloating, overweight, and allergies. Gluten-free chocolate cake with macarons: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/concurso/pasteles/pastel-de-chocolate-sin-gluten-con-macarrones Local and Seasonal Today, it’s all about ingredients close to home. The trend of sourcing the best ingredients from other parts of the world is fading. Instead, we are utilizing the animals and plants that grow and have always grown in our national territory. Some of the best restaurants in Mexico, such as Pujol, Quintonil, and Biko, are proof of this. Mexican corn and rajas soup: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/sopas/sopas-de-verduras/sopa-mexicana-de-elote-y-rajas Organic In the last five years, society has leaned towards choosing healthier products, ingredients that grow naturally and without chemical agents. Although this does not guarantee they are lower in calories, it does mean they are natural foods that do not contain external toxins that can harm the body. Homemade organic jam: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/salsas/mermelada/mermelada-casera-organica