In fact, fermented foods — such as yogurt, kimchi, kombucha tea and pickled vegetables — were predicted to be the No.
Aquatic greens and non-dairy milks were new to the top-10 list this year, while kale and exotic fruit fell out of the top 10.
In fact, plant-based eating has continued to gain in popularity, the survey found, with RDNs rating it as the third most popular diet trend after intermittent fasting and keto diets.
“Consumers are more aware than ever of the benefits food can provide for gut health and immune function,” said Louise Pollock, president of Pollock Communications.
The report also highlighted the amount of false and misleading nutritional information online and on social media in particular.
“Social media influencers are talking about wellness and nutrition at rates never seen before, but people struggle to differentiate between credible information and myths.