4. Promote functional health
Along the same lines, natural remedies are finding favor with consumers. Lotus root, for example, is trending as an ingredient that improves digestion, boosts the immune system and controls moods. Others on the rise are skyr, a probiotic-rich dairy food that aids digestion; mung beans, which are said to help control stress and repair muscles; and acerola, a fruit high in antioxidants believed to improve blood circulation and prevent heart disease. In fact, 71% of consumers believe that antioxidants make a food healthier.