LYRA MAG.

Fancy Foods Show- Javits Center NYC Part 2 Snacks for many-are a way of eating 'small plates' throughout the day-right outta the bag. And like breakfast cereals...the offerings are getting amped up with nutritional value- notably  out with the bad stuff (trans fats, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, funky preservatives) and in with the 'good.' Could crunchy eats be worthy of entrée status? Not really but some delicious chips based on vegetable/beans-deliver some grams protein/serving and other vitamins etc..and if paired with the right dip-like hummus...def. qualify in our house. At the very least when one indulges in a crispy munchie -there can be some nutritional payback. via GIPHY source kirby.wikia.com  Noteworthy trends-plain ole' chips-even cleverly packaged-seemingly absent from the Fancy Food Show aisles-unless spiced up or made with healthier oils, crispy chip alternative based on beans, rice and vegetables-continue to grow with new flavo...

NEW TRENDS: NYC: Even a casual shopper can't help but notice the gobs of drinkable/eatable, Greek and regular, yogurt style products in the diary or natural foods section of most retail food outlets...even notching up more fridge shelf space than sodas-at a few local, grab and go spots. DRINK IT UP Some new offerings in that category... noticeably with less artificial sweeteners=plenty of protein, in a category with no signs of slowing down... Form Stonyfield -one of the earliest USDA organic yogurt mass marketed brands...3 OP protein smoothies-  with 15 grams of protein, 5 active yogurt cultures-non-GMO, NO hormones, NO pesticides, and gluten free Blue Isle Yogurt Drinks -4 flavors -joins convenient chip dip ready- Blue Isles yogurt spreads (they don't not have the MSG like another competitor)...all distributed by a second generation owned central Ca. company Karoun Dairies . COACH FARMS-is one of the earliest local NY purveyors of delicious...