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The tastiest snack sized choices- protein additions to ready-to-eat treats are athlete essentials for efficient muscle repair (esp. needed are high-branched chain amino acids BAAs-leucine, isoleucine, + valine). Dead animal free choices too... Our favs:                                                            Morning Workouts...   DITCH the early AM meal pre-workout...afterwards get an efficient, nutritionally dense, low calorie-and loaded with protein something.  ONE SOLUTION-the caffeine hit from the whey protein loaded Herbalife High Protein Iced Coffee -imo the genius drink mix aid of this hot summer. Blending easily in a shaker cup (2 scoops-12oz water) -poured over icy cubes-get the java jazz going plus 15 grams of protein from whey (dairy), low sugar grams ( the sweetener is sucralose -like Splenda). Tasty to...

Packin' The Protein - From Crunchy Savory Sweet to Thirst Quenching worthy indulgent subs for the nutrition free-but calorie loaded alternatives   via GIPHY Crackers that needs no company= Norway's Jarlsberg  Cheese Crisps (mild nuttyish-cow's milk cheese added to semolina flour crisps)...crunchy snacks with the added protein pop of 5 grams per 120 calorie serving. Available in re-sealable bags-but why bother---shareable with all. We tried the mildly spiced up chipotle pepper flavor-adds interest and a tad heat.  Crunchmaster mashes up the nutrition rich dessert cracker thins category-or invents it with these protein plus crisp sweetish snacks that get added plant based protein mixed in (8 grams per serving). Delicious and devour able...soon available in "Thin' favs Dark Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Cherry-or Milk Chocolate versions (8 grams plant based per serving), and cracker flavors- real deal Toasted Coconut (5 grams plant based protein/serving...

As 'meals' or snacks-portioned and larger sizes of these new products are food trenders all-healthier eats, simpler ingredients, or indulgent sweets in smaller portions . via GIPHY Conveniently packaged in 3s- shelf stable Miche's Kitchen cookies -are tasty chewy sweets-made from a sprouted organic flour blend-organic  oat, garbanzo, sunflower seeds in the mix- a starting block for these better for you cookies. Vegan, gluten free-and free of major allergens- the REALLY kid friendly flavors (100 calories per cookie) of chocolate chip, coconut lime, gingerful, and green sugar are all delicious...worthy of a dunking in any beverage of choice. GoGoSqueez-these products-have got to be one of the most popular snack purchases for Generation Z on down now-but we think-adult sized endurance athletes and hikers-will equally find favor with any of the 14 flavors of- on the go applesauces, or our preferred bunch-one of the 7 types that are  USDA Organic. Smartly(FUN TOO)...

Part 1 Lazy or very focused list wielding shoppers -BOTH can't help but notice that the bulging chips-pretzels-cracker shelves looking very different from just a few years ago. Reasons abound...for the surge in choices...  a better travelled, multi-ethnic, growing palate - gourmet type of population, the explosive popularity of foodie media...all generations more open to cultural excursions around the world i n their world with their tastebuds ...not just those dwelling in millennial-loaded zip codes. At recent media events and the gargantuan Fancy Food Show in NYC.. miles of delicious crunchy snacks- got devoured...showcasing baked or air-popped choices- made from pulses - not potatoes , dressed up popcorn-now touched with so-called 'healthier' oils. delectable crackers made from gluten free flour sources or freshened up with savory herbs-bold enough to eat unadorned, and the bar food staple pretzels-sizzling in 'hot' flavors -or decorated with the sweet trea...

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. ...