In Pictures | 9 food fads in the world

From trying out new dishes to munching on their favourite meals, food enthusiasts never shied away from trying out the latest trends in search of better health or taste. Here we list some of the most popular food fads of all time.

Maple Syrup: Ever since Beyonce admitted to having a benefit with the maple syrup diet, this has gained big prominence. In this, one would starve for a fortnight and survives only on drinks consisting of maple syrup and lemon juice. Credit: Pixabay

Cronut: Cronut was invented in 2014 and it soared to fame in no time. However, its popularity fell sharply as it became too mainstream. Credit: Pexels/Olya Kobruseva

Bacon: Bacon enjoys a global prominence. It is very popular, especially amongst fitness enthusiasts. However, many believe it is one of the unhealthiest food fads ever. Credit: Pexels/Nicolas Postiglioni

Almond Milk: Massively popular among the vegan community, almond milk is nothing but a huge fad around the globe. Credit: Getty Images

Raw Food: This diet endorses eating anything in its purest form as some believe that cooking food breaks down its enzymes and destroys its nutritional benefits. Credit: Getty Images

The macrobiotic: One of the most popular diets years back, this diet endorses whole foods over processed foods. This diet encourages meditation and slowing down your lifestyle along with your eating habits. Credit: Getty Images

Quinoa: A superfood that is appreciated endlessly by food lovers. This is a delicious addition to salads and is gaining popularity, especially amongst the vegan community. Credit: Getty Images

Cutting carbs: This is one of the easiest and most followed trends by the ones who want to shed weight in a quick session. Cutting carbs wipe out the glycogen stored in muscles, resulting in weight loss in a short period. Credit: Getty Images

Juice cleansing: Just like Quinoa and Raw Food diet, this trend is quite popular amongst vegans. This diet involves consuming only juices from vegetables and fruits. Credit: Getty Images