Let’s take a look at what is being reported as the hottest trends in food for 2019. The first site I visited is Women’sHealth. I will add the link at the end of the discussion.
Hot Trends in Food 2019
The seed butters are rounding the corner to bypass the nut butters. (What can I say, race meet is about to start where I live.) Be on the look out for sunflower, pumpkin, and watermelon seed butters to add an interesting twist to your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. These seed butters will add the good fats that nut butters have, but will give people with nut allergies an option.
Look for ugly foods. These are the foods that are thrown in the trash because they are not as pretty as their counter parts you see in the grocery store and on the table at your favorite restaurant. You know what I’m talking about, the apple that is not the perfect shape or the perfect color. These ugly ducklings are just as healthy as their beautiful cousins. In a world filled with hungry people it’s hard to imagine that any food is thrown out because it’s not perfect. There is variety in people and how they look, the same is true for food.
Look for strange and exotic spices on the spice shelf. Harissa is a slightly spicy paste made with red pepper, tomato, chili, and a few other spices and aromatics. Harissa can be used in place of tomato paste. Some other spices to be on the look out for are: berbere, dukkah, and ras el hanout, all of which are heavily used in African cuisine.
Added sugars on labels. Manufactures do not have to list added sugars on labels at this time, but in 2020 they will. So, you may soon be seeing ‘added sugar’ on labels starting in 2019. This is a very good step forward for the consumer. Added sugars such as corn sugar and cane sugar have no added health benefits. Natural sugars such as fruit sugars and vegetable sugar add fiber and aid in slowing digestion to maintain energy.
New food waters are on the rise. Coconut water has competition which is good in my book. (I have never found any coconut water that didn’t taste like ‘dirty dishwater’. Please don’t write me hate mail for that statement.) Look for Maple water with less than half of the sugar as coconut water. Cactus water is known to be good for the skin. The down side to these new waters is the price. They can be pricy.
Vitamins and supplements are on the down swing. I have always been an advocate for getting your vitamins and minerals from whole organic foods. I do think that taking a good multivitamin is indeed a good idea. However, I would cringe when a client would literally bring in a basket filled with vitamins and supplements. Depending on what is going on in the individuals life, is what determines if a supplement is needed or not.
Probiotics are working their way into your gut by being added to foods. I would be a little leary on this one. Most probiotic do not survive the processing procedure with food preparation. Look for the term ‘live cultures’ on the label.
Jackfruit is the new meat substitute. The fruit is native to Southeast Asia, and is also grown in parts of Africa and South America. Jackfruit is a good source of iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Also, keep in mind that Jackfruit is lower in protein than meat.
Look for tropical fruits like guava, dragonfruit, starfruit, and passionfruit to take center stage this year. Our taste buds like new and exciting flavors. By adding variety in your diet, you are getting a variety of nutrients.
Snacking takes on a new twist. Meat alternative snacks made with vegetables, such as, mushrooms, generally don’t have much protein, but are still a nutritious snack choice. We have already seen vegetable chips, let’s see what the new snacks will look like this year.
Grocery shopping takes on a whole new level. Kroger has a new app which keeps track of the groceries you buy and uses the personalized information to make suggestions for healthy swaps and better food choices. (Big brother watching? In this case, it might be one of the only good things big brother does. However, it could be mom watching, you think?)
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a25608959/food-trends-2019/
Recipe For Jackfruit
Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the pulled jackfruit:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 20 oz cans young green jackfruit in brine or water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup BBQ-sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
For the vegan ranch sauce:
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy milk
For the sandwiches
- 2 buns
- 1 tomato
- 1 avocado
- lettuce
Instructions
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Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Remove the core and put in a mixing bowl. Stir in the spices (paprika, cumin, brown sugar) so the pieces are nicely covered.
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In a medium pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes or until it becomes translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
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Add the jackfruit and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add the BBQ sauce, the liquid smoke (if using), and the vegetable broth and cook for another 15- 20 minutes. Use a fork to shred the jackfruit.
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In then meantime make the vegan ranch sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
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Serve the pulled jackfruit on a bun together with tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and ranch sauce.
https://veganheaven.org/recipe/jackfruit-pulled-pork-sandwiches/
I encourage you to check out both of these websites.
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