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5 healthy foods that bring good luck in the new year

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5 healthy foods that bring good luck in the new year

Feast for good fortune with these lucky (and healthy!) foods.

Learn Healthy eating5 healthy foods that bring good luck in the new year

Sauerkraut

Cooked greens

Fatty fish

Soba noodles

Legumes

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All around the world, New Year’s Day is flush with traditions—from breaking dishes in Denmark, to ritual bathing in Sri Lanka—but most revolve around eating “lucky” foods. This year, skip the holiday cakes and cookies, and give yourself some good fortune with these lucky (and nutritious) foods.

Written by Christina Donnelly.

Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.April, 2025

Updated onAugust, 2026

Written by Christina Donnelly.

Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.April, 2025

Updated onAugust, 2026

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