Could these trends work FOR YOU?

Want a happier gut or bespoke diet? Then read on…

- DEBRA WATERS

From microbiome meals to supplements in food form, here are just some of the developments in food and nutrition that could revolutionise how you eat – and feel.

Personalised nutrition

Sophisticated test kits are tailoring nutritional and dietary choices so we eat what our body needs, resulting in better health, more energy and weight loss. DNAfit, for example, uses DNA samples to collect health data, while Vitl is a biomarker-based service that measures vitamin and cholesterol levels. Armed with this info, you can make informed choices about what to consume for optimum wellness.

Another brand making waves is Zoe (joinzoe.com). ‘It gives nutrition advice based on your blood sugar, blood fat, microbiome and other information,’ explains Dr Emily Leeming, senior nutrition scientist at Zoe. ‘While there’s certain dietary advice that we have strong evidence is the same for everyone – like eating more plants – there are other cases where we respond differently,’ she explains. ‘For example, if someone’s body doesn’t clear excess fat from their bloodstream effectively, we help them think about the type of fat they eat.’

Microbiome meals