10 Weird And Bizarre Food Trends Of 2018 (5 of 5)

OUT OF THE WORLD ICE-CREAM FLAVORS

Discovering new flavors of ice cream has been our favorite pastime for so long. The trend is not exactly new; however, 2018 saw an unusual spike in new flavors coming out, from the tastiest to the weirdest editions, which left us all happily surprised.

For the weird part, ice cream makers came out with flavors like brie, chili, squid ink, broccoli (why?!), pickle juice and even pizza. Some places tried a beer, ham, lobster as well as olive oil flavors in ice-cream too. To all the ice cream enthusiasts, the year gave some happy and some weird ice cream moments. Should they have done it – well that is a question that no true ice cream lover can answer at the moment. We are just waiting to see what 2019 has in store for us.

GUT-FRIENDLY FOOD ITEMS

Healthy food has always been the center of attention in new food trends around the world and 2018 has been no different. The year saw an increase in so-called gut-friendly foods which claim to come with healthy, good microbes that can make your gut better. It is a known fact that your gut controls the physical and mental balance of your body. These foods are then supposed to balance the microbe levels in your digestive tract, work on glucose levels and fat storage and regulate the hormones in the body.

Most foods that fall in this category are fermented with a high content of fiber and nutrients. Most vegetables, beans as well as grains are good for your gut. Similarly, kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles, miso, and tempeh are all considered gut-friendly. You should also try to avoid red meat, eggs, dairy, and junk food as much as possible to maintain a healthy digestive tract.

So what is your favorite weird food from 2018? Let us know in the comments below.