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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.

Jan, 2026
LearnPlant-based eating5 healthy foods that bring good luck in the new year
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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 byChristina Donnelly.
Medically reviewed byGaby Vaca-Flores, RD.April, 2025

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