3. Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a diet pattern in which you eat normally a few days a week, then fast (consuming less than 600 calories) on other days. There are several programme options, such as the 16-8 method, which calls for 16 hours of fasting a day; and the 5-2 cycle, in which you fast for two non-consecutive days each week. Some studies have suggested that these practices could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer.

Try it: Amatara Phuket has two weeklong intermittent fasting retreats, where you can learn fasting basics, then give it a go to see if it’s a good fit for your goals and lifestyle.

4. Plant-based Meats

Even among carnivores, plant-based meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have made an impact, thanks to their meaty taste and textures. Meanwhile, pork and fish substitute Omnifoods was developed in Hong Kong and has been similarly well received. These new forms of meat are packed with nutrients and come with a fraction of the carbon footprint.

Try it: Green Common, Hotel Icon and even the Butchers Club in Hong Kong all feature modern plant-based meats on their menus.

5. Intravenous Drips

It sounds extreme, but health-boosting intravenous drips are slowly becoming more mainstream. Delivering a hydrating mix of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and electrolytes straight to your bloodstream, IV therapy can improve conditions like hangovers, jet lag, common colds and dull skin. It’s like eating a nutrient-packed lunch, drinking two litres of water and getting eight hours’ sleep in just 45 minutes.

Try it: In Hong Kong, Reviv is one place to try IV therapy.

6. FemTech

From period-tracking apps to smart breast pumps, cancer-detecting bra liners to fertility predictors, FemTech refers to technology that’s focused on improving women’s lives. Despite appealing to only half the world’s population, the sector has soared and could reach a value of US$50 billion by 2025, according to research company Frost & Sullivan.

Try it: Check out Clue, an app that tracks periods and fertility; FloHealth, a digital fertility predictor; and Nurx, which has been called the ‘Uber for birth control’, providing delivery service of your favourite products.