What's in Store for 2013?

By Amy Campbell At the end of the year, articles and predictions abound on what the latest, greatest, or hottest food trends will be for the upcoming year. In the recent past, for example, we've seen the rise in popularity of cupcakes and cake pops, quinoa, gluten-free foods, organic foods, and sustainable farming, to name a few. Some of these are still going strong, including cake pops and gluten-free foods! I'm never really sure who makes the decision to make something a trend, but it's all very interesting. Of course there are also food trends for 2013, and now that we're into February, a few are worth mentioning. Not all trends are exactly healthful, mind you. But with health in mind, I'd like to highlight some of the expected food trends for this year, along with a few words on how these trends can benefit you and others who have diabetes. Trend #1: Popcorn Now here's a trend that I'm all for, with a few caveats. While there's nothing quite like sitting down to watch a movie with a bowl- or bagful of popcorn, we all know that movie-theater popcorn is jam-packed with calories and fat: A large-sized bucket will set you back about 1,600 calories and 130 grams of fat. However, popcorn itself has much to offer. First, it's a whole-grain food, believe it or not. Just like whole wheat bread or brown rice, popcorn counts towards your daily allotment of whole-grain foods (the goal is to aim for at least three servings each day). Second, three cups of popcorn (a serving) contain ...
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