Whole Foods Reveals it's List of 2018 Health Food Trends

With the new year comes a whole new set of trends: Learn more about the 2018 health food trends that will take the markets up by storm!

New year, new and better you! With that in mind and with the health hype that characterized this year, food retail chains like Whole Foods, Publix, Fresh Market.. (to name a few) have reveled their 2018 health food trends that should be all the rage in this new 365 days.

As part of the health diet trends, these supplies chains and many other business have been effectively promoting new tendencies that rely on more wholesome, organic and non-GMO products, as part of the healthy eating trends for the upcoming year.

While a whole new menu and flavor combinations to choose from, you can rest assure that the possibilities not only will be endless, but you won’t easily get bored.

These 2018 health food trends include everything you can expect – from spicy and bold – to things with a twist and totally new, like floral flavors and health supplies that come in easy-to-mix powders.

We’ve rounded up the best health diet trends that are getting ready to launch in the new year, so you too know what to expect and have where to choose from:

Ethnic-Inspired Breakfasts

Instead of the traditional pancakes and waffles, the new year is looking at a whole new idea to start your day – think about chorizo-scrambled eggs, Japanese fluffy cakes, coconut milk latte.

Better Street Food

If you are a taco lover (who isn’t ?) or you have a favorite street burger joint, these healthy eating trends are now taking your favorite foods out of their shells – literally. Think swiping tortillas and potato buns, for grain-free wraps and even sea-weed as their new cover.

Smart Carbs Substitute

As part of the health diet trends that started in this year, 2018 will see a continuous growth on the carb-swapping model – the hype will definitely be the cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, sweet-potato pasta, etc.

House-Made Everything

2018 health food trends do not mean crossing take-out off of your list, but it will have a strong focus on preparing good, wholesome meals at home. Just as adding homemade spices, dips and creams… think about also making your own vinaigrettes, dill vegetables and infused oils.

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Yes, that is actually possible. The health diet trends will give a whole new welcome to plant-based burgers and “steaks” made out delicious and complete meals such as of soy, tofu, lentils and much more.

Exotic Fruit

While traditional fruits (apples, bananas, grapes…) are always part of a delicious treat or snack, this new year will bring a newfound love for dragon fruit, passion fruit, guava, lychee, paw paw, start fruit… to name a few.

Super Fruits

As part of a balanced and complete diet, these super-fruits are packed with all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your body needs – açai, goji berries, mangosteens, purslanes, etc.

Super Powders

You’ve already heard of matcha and turmeric, but 2018 will be the year for the powdery explosion. All your supplements – whether plant based or not – will come in easy-to-mix powders that you can add to your morning coffee or your favorite smoothie. Including, but will not be limited to, collagen, spirulina, plant-based protein, etc.

Non-Traditional Eggs

As strange as it may seem, the new year is opening the doors to new flavors. Now you will be able to find pallets that include duck, quail and emu eggs as part of their produce section.

Bone Marrow

If you have never given this a try, 2018 will be the year for this delicacy. While the appearance can be choking, the buttery texture and delicious flavor will just do the trick and make you a believer.

With all these 2018 health food trends coming up, you will have the chance to explore your palate and go into an adventurous ride, one that promises to keep you entertained the whole way through.