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Healthier Habits-New Trends = Eats, Treats, Sips

Functional Ingredients-Editor Showcase Highlights, NYC Americans are eating differently ---out with the heavy carb loaded-chemically loaded foods of years past- a little late imo  given our increasingly screen focused- non manual labor way of life ... Functional ingredients, transparency where the products were sourced/made, food safety, and better snacks-convenience foods, portion control and beneficial drinks/supplements...just some of the highlights in a focused Editor Showcase on Health and Nutrition. PART ONE: Heavy carbs may be out...but better whole grain offerings and non-GMO products are increasingly a part of just about everyone's diet. Wonder where white bread went? The American classic sandwich staple from Dave's Killer Bread is made from non-GMO wheat, is USDA Organic-in our opinion-the gold standard for healthy ingredients...and no junk like high fructose corn syrup, preservative, etc....plus use of whole grains for meaningful 10g fiber, an...

#EDITORSHOWCASE #SNACKATTACK-What's New for Snacks 2015

PART 1 NYC We live in a SNACK nation ---whether it's because noshers feel mini- meals, several times a day are more healthy, are too lazy/don't like to and/or are too busy to cook (like every other urban dweller we know), need help with the portion control...and maybe just prefer the convenience of grab and go world of life... WHAT: An editor showcase with several exhibitors showing off the latest in snacks... SOME Highlights-Snack Trends: NON-GMO - Gluten Free : The number of snacks made from Non--GMO and/or gluten free ingredients is booming-and that's because consumers want it ...and we've noticed-it's not just the moms now who pick up a package and scan the labels ...for what's inside. Amidst the arguments in the USA over GMO labeling laws (like the one passed in Vermont)...imo-if a company makes a product with ingredients that are Non-GMO verified -but legally could be ...why wouldn't they put that on a product's label??? Duh. ...