It can be challenging to prepare a healthy weekly food plan for yourself. Many health buffs want their meals both nutritious and flavorful.
American supermarket chain Whole Foods, which specializes in healthier food and snack options, has predicted interesting and bizarre food trends for this year. Stock up on the following organic products online now, before the rise of these new flavors!
The trend: Floral flavors
Try: Sekaya Botanic Infusion Hibiscus Petals
P400, Takatack
Photo courtesy of Sekaya via Takatack
Lavender, hibiscus, and elderflower flavors are coming in a big way this year. Using flowers is a unique and aromatic approach to bringing refreshing sweetness into drinks and snacks, in place of sugar and artificial flavoring.
Try this Sekaya’s infusion which uses natural hibiscus petals and other ingredients to create a warm, relaxing cup of tea.
The trend: Mushrooms
Try: Organic Mushroom Patties, Small Pack (5 Pieces)
P400, The Green Grocer Manila
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Mushrooms naturally boost the immune system and act as antioxidants for the body. They’re often used as a protein-rich meat replacement, like these organic burger patties made entirely out of mushrooms!
Also watch out for beverage applications of mushrooms this year, as Whole Foods predicts cocoa, chocolate, and coffee pairings to be all the rage this year.
The trend: Super powders
Try: Premium Matcha Green Tea Powder (100g)
P2,044, Takatack
Photo courtesy of Galleon PH via Takatack
Matcha, maca root, and cacao powders are predictably going into more and more beverages. Whole Foods tells us to expect vegetable powders made from kale, spirulina, and other herbs like turmeric.
The trend: Puffed and popped snacks
Try: California Crunch Cassava Chips
P90, Shopee
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We can also look forward to crunchy snacks! Chefs and food experts have developed methods of cooking and combining ingredients in ways that are ultimately more healthy than traditionally deep-fried chips.
Companies like California Crunch have started rolling out puffed snacks with ingredients such as seaweed, cassava, parsnips, and more.
We can also look forward to crunchy snacks! Chefs and food experts have developed methods of cooking and combining ingredients in ways that are ultimately more healthy than traditionally deep-fried chips.
Companies like California Crunch have started rolling out puffed snacks with ingredients such as seaweed, cassava, parsnips, and more.
The trend: Plant-based meats and substitutes
Try: Chef at Home Meal Kit: Organic Jamaican Jerk Cauliflower Steaks
Starts at P680, The Green Grocer Manila
Photo courtesy of The Green Grocer
Not only are these products with little to no reliance on livestock better for the planet, but these are also quite flavorful for the many fresh ingredients which go into the substitutes.
Try the Jamaican Jerk Cauliflower Steaks featured above for yourself, now available with delectable Turmeric Quinoa in a meal kit from The Green Grocer.
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