I ve already introduced you to the top wellness trends this year and now I bring you my take on all things edible as I explore the futuristic food trends that are winging their way to our restaurants, plates and bellies in 2019 and beyond.
Sit back, grab your cutlery and acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ready to drool things just got tasty!
Camel Milk
I first tried camel milk back in 2006 when I was on honeymoon in Dubai. We were staying at the Burj Al Arab in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a few nights and had somehow not merely’barely managed to swing a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent deal on the accommodation but had also inadvertently managed to wangle lots of extras into the bargain. One of which was a treatment at the hotel spa and a free mocktail a mocktail made from camel milk!
Arab countries possess’own’nurse been drinking camel milk in/with regard to’concerning’regarding centuries, I mean it makes sense really doesn t it? In the UK we possess’own’nurse cows and so we drink cow s milk, in Arabia they possess’own’nurse camels therein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e they drink camel milk. But somehow to us Brits it seems a bit odd, a bit exotic in/with regard to’concerning’regarding our meat and two veg tastebuds. Well, as it happens that mocktail I had at the Burj all those years ago was really tasty and it turns out there s a whole heap of health benefits to be had from drinking it too.
Camel milk has roughly 50% less fat than cows milk and is naturally probiotic, meaning it helps healthy bacteria grow in the gut. It also has high levels of protein, but interestingly does not contain the protein beta-lactoglobin that is found in cow s milk, and which often causes allergic reactions. This means it is ideal in/with regard to’concerning’regarding individual who are lactose intolerant or are allergic to dairy. Other than tasting ever so mildly’faintly saltier than cow s milk (yes I know, salty milk doesn t sound all that great!) and mildly’faintly creamier, you really wouldn t know the difference. But where on earth do you go with regards to’concerning’with respect to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting your mitts on some camel milk in this country? Well aside from a few specialist online stockists and Amazon (because Amazon sells eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfullything, doesn t it!?!) you can simply pop down to your nearest Asda. Yep you heard me, Asda sell camel milk!
It s always rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent to try new things, so give it a go. Now, the merely’barely question that remains to be answered is would you like one hump or two?
Pegan
Part paleo, part vegan it s time to say hello to the pegan diet come on . e grossly one loves a dietary mash up don t they!
So there s paleo, the diet more commmerely’barely referred to as the caveman diet where you eat a load of meat and stuff you can hunt and gather, and then you ve got vegan which is not eating any animal product at all. So in/with regard to’concerning’regarding give me if I m wrong, but possess’own’nurse we not got a bit of a problem here?
You d be in/with regard to’concerning’regarding given in/with regard to’concerning’regarding claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate ing that the pegan diet must therein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e be super strict over the foods you can and can t eat. But no, practically’in effect ‘in reality the pegan diet is way less strict and there are definitely loopholes to be found. Of course there are restrictions, I mean come on eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully diet has some kind of restriction right, and in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the main part peganists (I may possess’own’nurse just invented this word!) should be sticking by the rules of:
Can eat veg, fruit, nuts, seeds, fish, meat, eggs, some oils.
Can t eat sugar, dairy, grains, legumes, processed foods, some refined oils.
So we re back to the question of how can a diet proclaiming to be in any way vegan also allow the consumption of fish, meat and eggs. Confused? Me too!
Basically the ethos seems to be to eat real, whole food. Meat is fine, but we re talking rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent quality, organic and ethically farmed meat and of course your fruit and veg should be organic. As a rule of thumb, roughly 75% of a pegan diet is made up of fruit and veacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ables. In a bit of a conventional meat and two veg role reversal, meat becomes the side dish and veggies take centre stage in the pegan diet. However, we claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate it s a great way of eating a balanced diet that merely’barely cuts out the things that deep down we know aren t rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us anyway. We reckon the pegan diet is going to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure way more popular in the next few years, as more and more individual make the move to adopt a more plantbased diet but can t quite handle giving up meat entirely.
Flapjacks
OK so this is a bit of a cheeky one, but I m totally going there! I invented the hashtag #FlapjackFriday probably with regards to’concerning’with respect to two years ago now and since then possess’own’nurse gone on to create and make just under 100 different flavoured flapjack recipes.
Traditionally, flapjacks are made using plenty of butter and lots of golden syrup, however we all know that too much of either of these things isn t rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us. So with a few simple swaps, such as reducing the amount of butter with fruit puree or replacing with coconut oil, or by taking out the syrup and replacing with a non-refined alternative such as maple syrup, agave nectar or honey, all of a sudden you ve got a tasty treat that fares relatively well in the nutritional stakes as well.
Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth and a little goes a long way, so you really don t need much to keep you feeling full. They contain beta-glucans, which is a type of soluble fibre that helps slow down the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. And because oats are digested nice and slowly it means blood sugar and insulin levels stay nicely evened out, something which goes a long way in helping decrease’lessen’cut’allay the production and storage of body fat. On top of this, oats are a rich source of magnesium, which is super significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative in/with regard to’concerning’regarding enzyme function and energy production. This means that as long as you don t stuff your homemade flapjacks with fatty rubbish, you are essentially creating the ultimate fitness food.
Flapjacks are actually way more versatile than you may first imagine, especially as they can be made to be either sweet or savoury. In fact you could even possess’own’nurse a go at making your own savoury dessert with them (see below in/with regard to’concerning’regarding more info on the Savoury Dessert trend). Pretty much anything can go in a flapjack trust me I ve tried loads of different ingredients and flavour combinations and it is simply a question of taste and of course a bit of trial and error. From the more conventional Raisin and Apple, and Nutter Butter flapjacks; the pudding style Lemon Meringue, Peach Melba, and Blueberry Cheesecake flapjacks; the drink inspired Gin and Tonic, Pimms, and Guinness flapjacks; right through to the savoury specials of Marmite, and Feta and Tomato flapjacks, you mark my words flapjacks are the foodie buzzword of 2019.
Ayurverdic Food
Ayurveda is one of the world s oldest holistic healing systems, having been developed in India over 3000 years ago. Its principle belief is that the health and wellness of a person depends on an optimal balance of mind, body and spirit. Totally makes sense right, but not always so easily achievable in our busy modern day society.
Ayurverdic food is food that has been created especially in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your body type, which in Ayurvedic terms will be either one of three types (or doshas if you want to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure all technical!): Vata (air), Pitta (fire) or Kapha (water and earth). You can find out what body type you are by completing an online quiz.
As the notable’renowned’distinguished Ayurvedic saying goes,
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use; When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
Sort your diet out, eat in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your dosha as well as claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate ing with regards to’concerning’with respect to how you eat and at what time you eat and that should result in better health and wellness.
You can easily find out what foods you should be eating in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your dosha type, and in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the main part they are whole foods which of course we know are healthier in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us than a diet high in processed foods. But because food manufacturers are hot on trends, there are of course some food products already out there that are aimed at the Ayurvedic market and we predict this will merely’barely multiply in the future.
Not yet available to the general public, aldespite’in spite of’albeit we say watch this space, heme (pronounced heem from the Greek word in/with regard to’concerning’regarding blood ) is food sorcery of the intensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully highest level. Since the multiply in popularity of veganism, food manufacturers and restaurateurs possess’own’nurse been obsessed with creating vegan food that looks like meat. But the thing is no amount of nuts, lentils, tofu or beans is ever going to make a veggie burger resemble a full on meaty beef one. Well, not unless you inject a bit of heme into it that is.
Because you see, heme is fundamental ally plant blood. Yep, it is the blood of plants well, it s the protein in haemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen around the body or in this case the plant. And most significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative ly, it is red.
Tech-food start-up Impossible Foods use heme to bring a meaty quality to their plant-based burgers and part of that is to assure’guarantee it has the bloodiness of rare cooked meat. And if it can be done with burgers, imagine what other meats it can be used to help replicate!
Plant based products that contain heme are in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the individual who sit on the fence. It s with regards to’concerning’with respect to creating flavours and textures that individual recognise and love and allowing them to replicate the foods they miss most when become veacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure arian or vegan. Heme products are ideal in/with regard to’concerning’regarding pegan and flexitarian diets and as the number of individual converting to these types of diet continues to multiply , you can expect to see plenty more heme where that came from.
Ghee is a staple of Indian cooking and has been around in/with regard to’concerning’regarding centuries. On the surface it s arguably nothing special it s fundamental ally clarified butter, which is made by gently heating the butter and then scooping off the milk solids. This process means that there is less lactose in the end product and it will also keep in/with regard to’concerning’regarding longer without needing to be refrigerated. Tastewise, it has a much purer, richer and some might say more luxurious velvety smooth taste than that of standard butter.
So what s the enormous’vast’massive’tremendous deal?
Well it seems that the image conscious celebs who are permanently on the look out in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the latest functional food fad to help with their weightloss can t acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure abundant’ample’plentiful of ghee. And ever since Kourtney Kardashian raved with regards to’concerning’with respect to how ghee helped her stay slim and healthy, the enormous’vast’massive’tremendous brands and food manufacturers want a slice of that buttery pie!
Since then a flood of ghee based products possess’own’nurse emerged onto the market. From spiced and flavoured ghee to chocolate and ghee nut butters, and even ghee that contains medium chain triglyceride oil so that it can be stirred into coffee as a milk replacement.
As with all food products, you pretty much acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure what you pay in/with regard to’concerning’regarding , and if you want high quality amazing tasting ghee it is essential you check that it has been made from the milk of grass fed cows. We claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate it s ghee-licious!
Cannabis Food
Sales of cannabis oil and cannabinoid products possess’own’nurse gone absolutely crazy recently, as the health benefits of medical marijuana has reached the mainstream and has become more accepted by the masses. But let s acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure one thing straight bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e we continue, we re not talking weed infused brownies or wacky backy chocolate chip cookies, no, cannabinoid (or CBD) is the non-psychoactive part of the plant so there s no chance of acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting high or experiencing the munchies!
Last November, the UK s first vegan and veacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure arian cannabis restaurant opened up in Brighton (apparently’manifestly’noticeably’evidently ), selling a mixture of food and drink that has been infused with legal organic cannabinoid products. The Canna Kitchen see this as an opportunity to normalise the plant and to help educate individual with regards to’concerning’with respect to its potential to boost appetite, ease pain, help with digestive problems and reproduction issues and to deal with lay stress on’emphasize’highlight or memory loss.
Our food trends tend to stem from those that possess’own’nurse started initially’originally in America, and there are already an abundance of cannabis restaurants dotted across the states. The Mint Dispensary in Tempe, Arizona features cannabis infused burgers and pasta on its menu, and Prank a bar on 11th and Hope Streets in downtown L.A. uses terpene oil (it s what gives flavour and smell to cannabis) in their legendary cocktails.
One thing is in/with regard to’concerning’regarding sure and that is that CBD oil and food products are seriously convert’transform ing up how we eat and we predict in the future there will be even more cannabis based products available as well as more cannabis cafes and restaurants in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us to choose from.
Savoury Desserts
Yep seriously, savoury desserts are a thing. If you re a lover of a well stocked cheeseboard to round off a meal then you are gonna love this fab food trend, but if you re more sweet than sour and you always check out the dessert menu bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e you order your main (just to make sure you can fit pudding in obvs.!) then I m sorry but you are totally gonna hate this one!
I m sure you re all aware of the innotable’renowned’distinguished snail porridge created by the gastronomic inventor come chef Heston Blumenthal, so the concept of a savoury dessert isn t exactly new. However, with the war against sugar still well and truly raging it seems as despite’in spite of’albeit slowly but surely our tastebuds are changing and so too are our desserts.
Unexpected flavour pairings are cropping up all over the place. From parsnip and white chocolate cream to Stilton and apricot cheesecake (can totes see that working!) if you claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to it we ve already started using veacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ables such as carrots, beetroot and couracquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure te in cakes and you reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue me any vegan who hasn t used avocado in a chocolate mousse! But things are with regards to’concerning’with respect to to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure Willy Wonka crazy on our asses with chefs around the world vying to create the next savoury pud. Doughnut burgers, bacon cupcakes, sweet hummus (check out my sweet hummus recipe here) and of course savoury flapjacks (shameless plug number 2 😉 )
Savoury desserts are the ultimate guilt free treat and it seems that at the moment it s the crazier the better. We predict there will be a savoury dessert bar opening in some trendy metropolitan city in the near distant future in/with regard to’concerning’regarding sure.
Experiential Dining
In a world where we are no longer sated with doing one thing at a time, the mere despite’in spite of’albeit t of sitting down and just eating seems laughable. We ve gone multi tasking, multi sensory crazy and are now demanding more from a restaurant than its food. Going out in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a meal used to be saved in/with regard to’concerning’regarding special occasions, however these days it s more with regards to’concerning’with respect to convenience, wanting decent food without having to spend time cooking it ourselves and it s with regards to’concerning’with respect to meeting up and socialising with friends. So if we re paying a fair amount in/with regard to’concerning’regarding our food and when there are so many restaurants to choose from restaurateurs are having to up their game to assure’guarantee their restaurant stands out from the crowd.
Immersive dining undergo s range from eating in the dark at Dans le Noir? restaurant in Clerkenwell, London; engaging in water pistol fights, champagne spraying and jelly wars at Rascals, also in London; dining in the sky where diners eat from a table and chairs that are suspended 150ft in the air by a crane, at various locations across 40 different countries; dining with cats at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in East London; being served your dinner by prisoners in The Clink Restaurant, which is based inside an actual prison HMP Brixton; and dining on interactive tables at Inamo in Covent Garden, London which allow you to order your food on virtual tablecloths as well as order your taxi home and do a bit of net surfing simultaneous’synchronous .
According to a survey carried out by Eventbrite, 75% of individual questioned said that they believe unique dining undergo s are worth paying more money in/with regard to’concerning’regarding and three in four millennial consumers said they would rather pay in/with regard to’concerning’regarding an undergo than in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a product.
Immersive dining undergo s scream out in/with regard to’concerning’regarding photos to be taken, videos to be made and in/with regard to’concerning’regarding stories to be told, which is precisely what social media hungry modern diners are after. It needs to be something that is worthy of making its way onto their social media feeds otherwise it just isn t worth them spending their money on it!
So there you possess’own’nurse it, our round up of the food trends that are making their way into our worlds and that are set to continue making the future of our food undergo s an exciting and truly tasty meal to remember.
