Top Health and Wellness Trends for 2021

People are really looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020. Here’s what we think will be big next year when it comes to wellness.


1. Immunity 


It should come as no surprise that, in the middle of a global pandemic, immunity is a hot ticket item. While following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local public health department is important to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19, there are things you can do to keep your immune system as healthy as possible. Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, reduce stress in your life and eat a well-balanced diet. Certain nutrients, like vitamins A, C and D, as well as zinc, all support your immune system . We think we’ll continue to see an interest in immunity in 2021, with more companies calling out immunity-boosting nutrients in their products. 


2. Gut Health 


By now, you’re probably familiar with probiotics: good-for-your-gut bugs found in fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi. But it’s not just probiotics that are important for gut health. Prebiotics, a type of fiber, and even postbiotics, a functional fermentation compound, are popping up more and more. Gut health is one of the most exciting frontiers of nutrition and health research out there right now. People are devouring information about it and getting savvier and savvier.


3. Anti-Inflammation


Inflammation is a normal response that our bodies have to help protect us from injuries and defend against foreign invaders. But too much inflammation over time can do damage in your body. Diseases associated with chronic inflammation include cancer, heart disease and arthritis. While nutrition experts have known for awhile that too much inflammation isn’t good, it seems there’s more general awareness these days, and everyone’s looking for ways to help with chronic inflammation, starting with their diet. The good news? Inflammation-fighting foods are generally the types of foods we encourage as part of a healthy diet. Salmon, nuts, beans, leafy greens, avocado, citrus fruit and berries are just some of the foods that give you an edge on fighting inflammation. 

4. Air Frying


People did a lot more cooking at home this year, and one appliance they leaned on was the air fryer. The old versions were small—only holding enough food for about two servings but the new extra-large versions can cook enough food in one batch to serve at least four, if not six.


5. Gardening


Gardening is obviously nothing new, but the pandemic caused a huge surge in people growing their own food—and this is a trend we expect to stick around. Google searches for gardening normally peak in the early spring and in 2020 they doubled compared to 2019. Seed companies reported selling 8 to 10 times more seeds than they typically do. Hopefully everyone can get their seeds in 2021 and whether they plant in pots or harvest a whole raised bed, they’ll be able to grow more local food right in their own backyard. Gardening is healthy on its own—it can help lower stress, build muscle and boost your mood—and it also helps you eat more vegetables.

6. Sleep


According to Pinterest’s 2021 Trends Report, “Zzz time is the new me time.” They’re reporting spikes in searches for sleep yoga, sleep affirmations, silk sleepwear and sleep blends for diffusers. We know sleep is important for your health—it can impact your immune system, your cravings, your mood, your skin and more.


7. Adaptogens


Adaptogens are huge right now. People are—understandably!—looking for all-natural ways to de-stress and focus better. In addition to adaptogen supplements, companies are now putting the compound into everything from teas, hot chocolate mix and honey to face creams. If you’ve never heard of adaptogens, just wait. Perhaps you’ve seen mushroom coffee or ashwagandha powder added to an energy bar. Since adaptogens have the potential to help your immune system and reduce stress, we’re predicting they’re going to be big in 2021. Searches for “mushroom coffee” and “ashwagandha” were at an all time high in 2020, per Google Trends.

About our Team


The Sherri Patterson Team specializes in residential real estate and relocation, with a combined 75+ years of experience serving the Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties. We work directly with hospitals, physicians and medical professionals. Whether you're looking to buy, sell or relocate to the Greater Sacramento area, we are the premier real estate team of choice. Our office is located at Keller Williams in Folsom, CA

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