5 nutrition trends you should follow in 2017

Tons of trendy new foods are hitting store shelves this year – from seaweed snacks to animal-free "meat" and "dairy" products to fungi edibles. Most of these buzzy bites are focused on one central theme: plant-based everything.

That's because more and more people are seeking out foods that are kinder, greener and healthier. Good for them!

Ready to jump on the bandwagon? Here are five healthy eating trends to sink your teeth into in the new year: