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...

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. ...