2018 Food Trends You’ll Definitely Want to Try

Edible flavors

Topping the list of Whole Foods’ 2018 food trends is edible flowers to add flavor to salads, soups, and beverages with negligible added calories (petals are usually around 95 percent water). They can also help boost wellness—and you can easily grow many of them at home. However, it’s important to note that not every edible flower is alike. “While some can be eaten in their entirety, others, like the rose must have their pistils and stamens removed before eating, do your research first,” cautions Janine Whiteson, RD. “It’s also important to be aware that if a person suffers from allergies, they should introduce edible flowers gradually as they may exacerbate allergies.” Lastly, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! “Adding edible flowers to ice pops or marshmallows does not make these items health foods—avoid products with high amounts of sugar and no fiber, even if they have touches of lavender, hibiscus, or elderflower,” cautions Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD, founder of the F-Factor Diet. If you want to see what this trend is all about, she suggests opting for lavender lemonade tea bags with hibiscus taste. “You get the floral flavor without the added sugars.”

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