# Indulgence Reformatted Classically calorie-laden foods are getting a health overhaul. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Sep 17, 2013 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/indulgence-reformatted ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Indulgence Reformatted trend? **Indulgence Reformatted:** Allowing weight-conscious consumers to avoid feeling deprived from favorite foods, classic dishes like pizza are getting format and ingredient overhauls that still reference the indulgent dish. Speaking to the power of nostalgia and familiar products, this shift highlights an effective approach to bringing a traditional product up to date with consumer needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 23, 2012 to Sep 6, 2013 - Published: Sep 17, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Indulgence Reformatted trend ### Healthified Classics Classic dishes like pizza and cupcakes are getting a healthy overhaul by using healthier ingredients without sacrificing taste and indulgence. ### Veggie-Friendly Adaptations Traditional meat and cheese-heavy dishes like pizza are being adapted with vegetarian and veggie-loaded options to cater to a growing population of vegetarians and health-conscious individuals. ### Creative Grilled Dishes Grilling not just meat but also fruits, vegetables, and even pizzas has become a trend in creating healthier yet flavorful and creative dishes. ## What the Indulgence Reformatted trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage Companies in the food and beverage industry can innovate by adapting classic dishes with healthier ingredients, vegetarian options, and grilling methods to cater to health-conscious consumers. ### For Health and Wellness Businesses related to health and wellness can create products and services that cater to health-conscious individuals seeking healthier yet indulgent options for their favorite dishes. ### For Outdoor Recreation Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can offer creative healthy cooking techniques, such as grilling, as part of their services to outdoor enthusiasts who want to experience new and unique dishes while staying healthy. ## Trend signals for Indulgence Reformatted Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 26%, activity 44%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 26% - Activity: 44% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Indulgence Reformatted trend 6 featured examples from Apr 23, 2012 to Sep 6, 2013. - [Healthy Veggie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-potato-nuggets): The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry could innovate by developing new, vegetable-based snacks that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - [Healthy Pizza Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-pizzas): Caitlin Levin Gives This Dish a Cheese-Free Makeover (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The fast-food industry could introduce more healthy meal options that can compete with traditional fast-food offerings. - [Fruit-Infused Pizza Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-baked-harvest-grilled-dish): This 'Half Baked Harvest' Grilled Dish is Cheesy and Sweet (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of creating healthier alternatives to traditional dishes by incorporating fruits into savory recipes. - [Vibrant Healthy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheat-pizza): This Yellow Beet and Parsnip Wheat Pizza is Both Colorful and Healthy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can leverage the trend of colorful food by incorporating visually striking ingredients and presentations to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competi… - [Thin Crust Brunch Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-pizza): Cupcakes and Cashmere’s ‘Breakfast Pizza’ Recipe (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can tap into the trend of reinterpreting Italian dishes with healthy ingredients to attract health-conscious customers and differentiate themselves in the market. - [Cheesy Veggie Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalyn-kitchen-grilled-zucchini-pizza-slices): The Kalyn Kitchen Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices are a Healthy Option (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Develop and market innovative, healthy food products and recipes that cater to consumers seeking nutritious alternatives to traditional dishes. ## Recent trend clusters - 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