1. ... according to the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Food Trends Canada's top food 10 trends of 2013

2. Ancient Grains 10. Ancient Grains : Spelt, quinoa, kamut, millet and amaranth Higher nutritional value than other grains

3. Ancient Grains Examples: Roasted Chicken and Barley Risotto Kale and Quinoa Salad Blueberry Muffins made with millet

4. Noodles! 9. Non-Wheat Noodles Or Pasta: Asian-style noodles and soups have surged in popularity, elevating them from street food to restaurant fare. Rice pasta is also popping up on Italian menus, catering to dietary restrictions.

5. Back to Basic 8. Simplicity/Back To Basics : North American culinary staples like chocolate chip cookies and milk, macaroni and cheese, and even meatloaf are now coveted by some of the country's top chefs.

6. Greek Yogurt 7. Greek Yogurt : Strained to remove the whey, Greek yogurt has long been used to make tzatziki, very similar to Lebanese labneh. You can make it non-fat, low fat, full fat, flavoured or plain, but it's usually always thick and creamy.

7. Greek Yogurt Examples: Greek Yogurt Smoothies Greek Yogurt Dressing Greek Yogurt Frozen Ice Cream

8. Street Food 6. Ethnic/Street Food Inspired Appetizers : Quick and dirty street food is still hot but the variety has been getting better and better. — and no, we're not just talking about the 7- Eleven variety.

9. Street Food Examples Tempura Taquitos Chicken Satay

10. Food Trucks 5. Food Trucks/Street Food : Food trucks offer a quicker version of restraint quality food. They also require fewer start up costs. The most popular items for food trucks are sandwiches/subs.

11. Food Trucks Examples Cupcake Food Trucks Breakfast Food Trucks Ethnic Food Trucks

12. Farm Branding 4. Farm-/Estate-Branded Ingredients : Restaurants are increasingly using farm- and estate-branded ingredients and naming them on their menus.

13. Farm Branding Example: “Meadow Sweet Farms Greens" "Cumbrae's free-range chicken breast" “Niagara Grown Fruits”

14. Sustainability 3. Sustainability : Raising and growing food that is healthy for consumers, animals, and does not harm the environment has been on the mainstream radar for a while now.

15. Gluten-Free 2. Gluten-Free/Allergy- Conscious Food : Gluten-free diets are surging in popularity as a treatment for potentially serious gluten allergies and celiac disease, but they've also become a trendy way to lose weight.

16. Gluten-Free Examples: Rice Dishes Gluten-Free Pasta Gluten-Free Salad Dressings

17. Go Local! 1: Locally Produced And Locally Inspired Dishes : The locavore movement and locally produced food was the CRFA's top trend item for the fourth year in a row.locally produced food