What’s Hot in Health

Latest trends in the nutrition and fitness world

thumb_1944_content_mainI’ve been sharing all kinds of up-and-coming products, tasty snacks, exercise equipment, fitness classes, and restaurant happenings on the TODAY show. Here, you can learn more about the items featured on “What’s Hot in Health!”

Fruity Products Get a Veggie Boost

In an attempt to give their products more health appeal, companies are sneaking veggies into items that are usually flavored with sweeter fruits. Read on to learn more about these nutrient-packed products with a surprising, savory twist!

Burn Major Calories With Rowing!

The hit Netflix show House of Cards has inspired a new, calorie-torching fitness trend. Can you guess what it is?

Move Over Coconut Water, Hello Maple Water!

Introducing maple water - one of the trendiest new beverages to hit the drink cooler. Despite its sweet name, this H2O spinoff is low in sugar and calories Get the scoop!

Are “Natural” Sweeteners Good For You?

Are trendy products like coconut sugar and monk fruit any better for you than regular sugar? Find out if they're worth the hype.

Trendy Condiment Alert: Flavored Vinegars!

Here's a fun "foodie" trend I'm all over: flavored balsamic vinegars! Scrumptious (and oh-so-sophisticated) varieties like Vanilla-Fig, Dark Chocolate, and Cranberry-Pear add pizzazz to recipes for minimal calories...and deliver other surprising health perks. Learn more about these chic condiments.

Tone Up With Sandbells

Whether you’re a fitness pro or casual exerciser, I think you’ll get a kick out of SandBells, a fun twist on the popular kettlebell workout craze. Learn how these clever training tools can help you tone and tighten!

Slow Weight Training

Think you have to move at warp speed to get a heart-pumping, ultra-sculpting workout? Think again! There’s a new fitness trend on the horizon called “Super Slow.” And the best part? You can do it with or without any equipment!

Matcha Green Tea

Love green tea? Then here’s a hot new trend you’ll want to get behind... matcha green tea!

Cashews are IN!

Not too long ago, almonds were the like the popular girl at the prom. Now, cashews are getting their time in the spotlight.

Savory Energy Bars

For a long time, sweet flavors like honey oat and chocolate peanut butter have dominated the bar market. But recently, companies have been creating savory flavors to change things up— varieties like Thai Chili and Pizza Margherita!

Turmeric

Though used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is now gaining fame for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to the active ingredient, curcumin, turmeric has been shown to alleviate aches and pains associated with arthritis, and possibly even reduce the risk for certain cancers.

Fruity Products Get a Veggie Boost

In an attempt to give their products more health appeal, companies are sneaking veggies into items that are usually flavored with sweeter fruits. Read on to learn more about these nutrient-packed products with a surprising, savory twist!

Tasty Nut Butters With Flavorful Mix-ins

My taste-testers (and the TODAY hosts) flipped over these creative nut butters with yummy mix-ins like chocolate chips, maple syrup, fruit, and coconut. Check out my scrumptious supermarket finds!

Feel-Good Teas

Got an everyday ache or ailment? There’s a tea for that! Check out these unique herbal blends specifically designed to ease digestion, promote sleep, soothe sore throats, and give you an extra AM lift!