LYRA MAG.

NEW TRENDS: NYC THE amazing Fancy Foods Show 2015----is a delectable gorgethon---but as athletic types who would like to sweat it out-on the lighter side --- fortunately there were many nutritious, protein delivering products-often in portion controlled-single serve packaging = convenient, portable, and ounce per ounce-good for you. Wonderful Pistachios-" Get Crackin'' 100 calorie packs so HANDY and satisfying. They're growers...so we know these are super fresh! Now available in Sweet Chili and no salt  flavors---options in bag sizes-sold all over the USA.... Nuts-particularly water intensive almonds (grown in California)---are on the 'it' list of nutritious musts...(right there with kale--- a later post)...our fav -easily -is the pistachio nut- grown in America too! wholesalers get lucky-heaven -5 lb bags-by BAZZINI's  Nutrition wise-a satisfying serving (about half cup with shells) has 160 calories- takes a while to eat too-can...

Outdoor Retailer, SLC What to eat on the go-when hiking, training for a 100 mile dash through some mountain terrain, or just hanging out paddling on some lake---there was a lot of noshing going on at the most recent OR tradeshow. One trend that is coming to store shelves near you-brick and mortars or virtual-are beefed up bars, gourmet jerky- and snacks packed with protein from sources that are not traditional for the energy bar market. No one was tasting these when we were at the booth-laden with CHAPUL Cricket Bars (maybe cultural hurdle in the bunch at the booth at that time?). Nice packaging though-and Chapul's eats-get its protein source from 'farm raised' crickets that are ground into flour…that we were told-is somewhat akin to crustaceans-hence not for those with shellfish allergies. Insects are staples in many countries' diets as cheap and readily available sources of protein. Plenty of consumer products also have insects in it-as the 'natural'...