some robots cars, but it’s
actually a fitness contraption
that could get you her body.
Loved by the likes of Kim
Kardashian and Alessandra
Ambrosio, it merges Pilates
with body-building on a
machine with a series of
handles, pulleys and straps.
A 50-minute workout burns
up to 3000 kilojoules.
BLUFF IT ‘I haven’t been this
excited by a set of straps
since 50 Shades.’NAULI
WHAT IT MEANS Seen those
Instagram snaps of wellness
warriors bent over, stomach
concave and alien-like? It
involves exhaling completely
before isolating the abdomen
and pulling it towards the
rib cage. Enthusiasts say it
cleanses the digestive organs
and promotes wellbeing. We
say it looks creepy.
BLUFF IT ‘Nauli is clearing
out my insides better than
two bottles of Pinot on an
empty stomach.’NUT OILS
WHAT IT MEANS Thought you
were on trend with that tub
of coconut oil? Sorry, but it’s
now all about the nuts. Oils
from almonds, macadamias,
walnuts and peanuts get the
thumbs-up from the wellness
brigade because they’re a
source of healthy nutrients,
improve cholesterol levels
and lower the risk of heart
disease and strokes.
BLUFF IT ‘Sorry, I
can’t do brunch- I’m busy
squeezing a
handful of
oily nuts.’
SLACKLINING
WHAT IT MEANS
Fancy tightrope
walking but too
scared of broken bones
(and, er, clowns) to
try? This is similar,
but you balance on a
toughened material
that’s f latter, so there’s
less chance of falling
off. It gives a full-body
workout and boosts
mental focus.
BLUFF IT ‘ Yo u d o n ’t
know Zen until you’ve
slacklined. Honestly.’PINK
HIMALAYAN
SALT
WHAT IT MEANS Crystallised
salt that’s a photo-friendly
pastel shade. Devotees claim
it can lower blood pressure,
balance hormones and help
with digestion.
BLUFF IT ‘The millennial pink
looks lovely against my blue
Moroccan crockery.’PROBIOTIC
CH IPS
WHAT IT MEANS You know
those probiotic yoghurts?
These are the chip version
of that. Think coconut chips
and dehydrated fermented
cabbage. According to the
BNF*, probiotics can ease
IBS and lower blood pressure
and cholesterol.
BLUFF IT ‘Do these tortilla
chips have added sauerkraut?’SORGHUM
WHAT IT MEANS The new teff
(which was the new quinoa- keep up!) is a gluten-free
grain rich in antioxidants,
vitamins and protein.
BLUFF IT ‘I actually use
sorghum in my
grain bowls
these days.
Quinoa went
too main-
stream.’
TRX YOGA
WHAT IT MEANS Another type
of hybrid workout, but this
one blends yoga with those
black bands suspended from
the ceiling at your gym –
called TRX straps. Its big
draw is that it increases your
f lexibility and is a cardio
workout that has low impact
on the body.
BLUFF IT ‘That anti-gravity
pull during my boat pose
gave me the most incredible
connection to my vagus
nerve.’ Or just show up at
brunch or any other social
meeting in activewear.ZA’ATAR
WHAT IT MEANS So long, mixed
herbs. Pronounced zah-tar,
it’s a Middle Eastern spice
mix including dried herbs
like thyme, oregano and
basil. The spicy combination
is an immunity-booster and
its high concentration of iron
and calcium is good for
strengthening bones.
BLUFF IT ‘That amaranth-stuffed
mushies with za’atar recipe
went down a real storm with
the crew at the weekend.’ Or
‘Might I suggest spicing up
those boring beans on toast
with a touch of za’atar?’ #*BRITISH NUTRITION FOUNDATION. WORDS BY BUSOLA EVANS. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SHARI NEMENTZIK. GETTY IMAGES; HIGHERDOSE.COM
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