As the new year begins, many are considering fresh ways to revitalize their diets. But what food trends not only taste great but are also beneficial for your health?
Stefani Sassos, a registered dietitian and nutrition director at Good Housekeeping, is here to share the leading food trends for 2026 that you can easily integrate into your meals.
Below, you’ll find a selection of these trends along with their nutritional benefits and practical ways to add them to your daily routine.
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Pistachios
Once considered a hidden gem, pistachios are now taking center stage thanks to their delightful flavor, complete protein profile, and versatility in products like pistachio butter and milk lattes.
Tache Pistachio Milk Latte
Táche, Pistachio Barista, Original
Wilderness Poets pistachio butter
Wilderness Poets Organic Raw Pistachio Butter, 8 oz
Fermentation
Fermentation is venturing beyond traditional foods like yogurt and pickles, making its way into products such as fermented olives and sauerkraut.
Kosterina’s olives
Wildbrine’s red sauerkraut with beets and pears
Wildbrine Red Beet and Cabbage Organic Sauerkraut
Sweet Meets Spicy
The “swicy” trend is moving beyond barbecue sauce and pepper jelly, as brands explore this enticing sweet-heat combination through innovative products.
Momofuku Chili Chocolate Crunch bar
Chili Chocolate Crunch Bar 3-Pack
Hot Honey Marinara
Hot Honey Marinara (2 Pack)
Fiber
Fiber is taking precedence in 2026, with innovative products like fruit bars and protein-packed pretzels helping to bridge the fiber gap.
Floura Brambelberry Lavender Bar
Floura Variety Pack Fruit-Forward Fiber Bars– High Fiber
Kindling Power Twists pretzels
Kindling Power Twists Sea Salt Pretzels
Olive Oil
The popularity of olive oil continues to rise, transforming into a premium pantry essential with innovative packaging, infused varieties, polyphenol blends, and even single-serving shots.
Kosterina single-serving EVOO shots
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shot
Brightland infused olive oils
