The Top 8 Ingredients Trending Now

They’re the rock stars of superfoods, ultra potent sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that aid in gut, heart and brain health. But it can be hard to incorporate these ingredients into your daily diet, so we created yummy recipes to showcase their health-enriching attributes.

Amaranth: A gluten-free high-protein grain that provides energy. Use it in tabbouleh, puddings, quiches, breads or in Pecan Honey Amaranth Cookies.

Oats: Fiber rich and sodium-and-gluten free, the versatile oat, like those from Quaker Oats, can be a part of a healthy diet. Fortify tarts, pies, breads, stews, use it as breadcrumbs or in Onion Jalapeno Oat Stuffing.

Cauliflower: This veggie is packed with cancer-preventing antioxidants. Mash, puree, sauté or roast it, or turn it into a pizza crust, tacos or Cauliflower Rice with Parsley.

Matcha: A green tea powder with cancer-preventing antioxidants. Enjoy it in ice cream, baked goods, soups, smoothies, yogurt or in Oatmeal with Berries, Nuts and Matcha.

Turmeric: This spice is eaten for its anti-inflammatory properties and may boost brain health. Put it in eggs, roasts, curries, stews, stir-fries, smoothies, teas or in Butternut Squash Soup with Turmeric (recipe below).

Avocado: This super popular fruit is stocked with healthy fats for heart health. Add it to baked goods, smoothies, casseroles, salads, dips, burgers or in Black Bean Chili with Avocado
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Shiitake: This adaptogen strengthens the immune system and has cancer-prevention properties. Put it into teas, soups, roasts, stir-fries or in a Shiitake Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich.

Kombucha: A probiotic fermented tea that boosts gut health and the immune system. Add it to lemonade, risotto, tempura batter, meat marinade, ceviche or in Ginger Kombucha Vinaigrette With Mesclun, Carrots and Radishes.