With the New Year comes a new list of superfoods, and offal, insects and ‘bacon flavoured’ algae are among those predicted to take 2017 by storm.

Online retailer Musclefood.com have compiled a 17-strong list of foods expected to become part of this year’s health craze, including a healthy natural sugar alternative and a new super fruit.

Darren Beale of Musclefood.com, who last year highlighted black pudding as a superfood, said: “Customers are becoming far more adventurous with their eating habits, and we’re expecting that trend to continue in 2017.”

Many items on the list, such as offal, will already be familiar to shoppers while some are more obscure, but all are said to have health benefits.

Beale continued: “Offal may not sound appetising at first thought, but organ meats like calf liver and beef brain pack tonnes of important health benefits, so it’s great to see people are taking the plunge and trying new things.

 “It’s really great to see that the stigma surrounding the consumption of insects is finally vanishing, as they’re a highly sustainable source of protein.

“Some items listed like macadamia nuts and turmeric have been household names for a while, but it’s also good to see some new exciting items on the list like the kakadu plums and red algae.

Here are the 17 superfoods predicted to sweep the nation this year:

1.     Red Algae

Known affectionately as ‘bacon flavoured seaweed’, red algae is the latest superfood that allows people to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.  

2.     Kakadu Plum

Also known as Gubinge, these tart, tangy fruits are a rich natural source of vitamin C and contain approximately 100 times more of the antioxidant than an orange.

3.     Offal

Offal could be the next superfood champion of 2017, as it is a great source of vitamins, amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Offal such as beef and pork hearts, liver, brain, kidney and other organs are also packed full of iron and essential anti-oxidants.  What’s more they are cheap too – ask any butcher and you’ll go home with a bag full of offal and still have change from a fiver.

4.     Turmeric

Last year saw turmeric become an increasingly popular household spice, but it really looks set to explode in 2017 thanks to the healthy compound curcumin it contains. 

5.     Goji Berries

Also known as a ‘wolfberry’, Goji berries have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. It contains a multitude of vitamins and minerals, such as iron and vitamin’s A, C and B2.

6.     Bone Broth

Chances are you’ve seen this in supermarkets and been put off by the name, but bone broth actually has incredible flavour and contains essential minerals and protein.  

7.     Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar offers more vitamins and minerals that white sugar, as well as added iron and zinc.

8.     Insects

Insects rapidly became an important and sustainable food source towards the end of 2016. Just 100g of crickets contain 214% more protein than 100g of chicken breast meat.

9.     Pea Protein

Pea protein looks set to become 2017’s whey protein alternative, and as well as being both dairy and gluten free it is 100% vegan friendly. 

10.  Black Bean Pasta

2015 had courgette spaghetti, 2016 had soybean fettuccine, now 2017 looks set to be the year of the black bean pasta craze. Unlike standard spaghetti black bean pasta is high in protein and fibre.

11.  Raw Cacao Nibs

Raw cacao nibs are great source of iron, fibre and magnesium, making them a great ingredient for desserts or just as a healthy snack.

12.  Goat Meat

Goat meat typically contains more iron and less fat than beef, pork and lamb, and is already consumed across the globe. 2017 looks set to be the year that Britain follows suit.

13.  Tilapia

Tilapia is associated with a number of health benefits, including boosting metabolism, building strong bones, preventing arthritis and reducing signs of aging.

14.  Maca Powder

Maca powder is a great natural resource of vitamins, boasting large amounts vitamins B, C, and E as well as calcium, zinc and iron to name a few.

15.  Buckwheat noodles

Buckwheat noodles contain no actual wheat and are the ideal replacement for any noodle-based dish.  

16.  Avocado Oil

Packed nutrients such as vitamin E that does wonders for your skin, avocado oil looks set to keep avocados high of peoples shopping lists in 2017.

17.  Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts have a sweet taste and are a terrific source of energy. They also contain large amounts of vitamin A and iron, as well as zinc and calcium.