LYRA MAG.

There's something about arriving home at night- from long distance travels-that leaves us HHHUUUUUNNNNGGGGRY! A full meal-not wanted-but neither is carb-y sugar spiking crap. Especially before bedtime zzzzzz... Solution-high protein, nutritious tear open and heat tasty portion control eats. TOP PICK: Garden Lites Veggies Made Great Frittatas-available in four vegetarian flavors-Spinach Egg White, Broccoli & Cheddar, Mushroom & 3 Cheese and Veggie Bacon (made with spiced up pinto beans) & Potato. Just tear open (4 to a box)-and 'nuke or heat up in a toaster oven. Delicious-authentic flavors-perfectly seasoned-they are like omelets ready in all of  45 seconds. BONUS: just filling enough-and as good as homemade without the clean-up. Gluten free---and no nut tree, or soy or peanuts either. Store in the freezer-if they don't disappear prior. For more substantial fare.... SAFFRON ROAD  of crunchy roasted chickpea snack acclaim-has a new vegan-me...

Part One   KETO        -         has been the hottest 'diet' trend lately ...but we feel the low glycemic -high fat/protein/veggies/nuts-seeds foods = sticking around-and entering the permanent lifestyle realm. Like the Mediterranean diet-there are a slew of  health benefits to a low sugar daily intake...and it's easier then ever to get on board. Pictured above...those smart folks at The Spice Lab offer their  ultra premium spices packaged for Keto advocates. Why a need (we asked!!!)? Apparently many spices are packaged with corn starch (or something) to reduce moisture...and it's not on the label. Some have sugar in them to (blends)...or have carbs -naturally. With The Spice lab selection-the taste enhancing choices are low carb- gluten free. And seriously-only a tiny amount of The Spice Lab's offerings are needed for savory bursts of dish enhancing flavor- def. less than other spice brands-because the quality/purity is so hig...

No added sugar + gluten free - protein packed-low carb (naturally) is a big deal . Clue in-the tasty crunchy  cheese crisps (and nut mixes)- that have hit the market-packaged in single-multiple sizes ( travel friendly )-to check off the must-haves  of snack perfection. The ultimate calorie loaded potato chip slayer? We think so. AND YES-  kids will ↑↑↑!!! too. in single-serve size bars-or larger  10oz bag  SONOMA Creamery Crips=Parmesean cheese plus pumpkin/sunflower seeds' bites=pack in 9 grams protein/serving, and are lactose/ gluten free. Four flavors are available-and yes they are all good. Cheddies -cheddar cheese crackers-are all delicious (four flavors) w/ 10 grams protein/serving -140-150 calories a serving. Bursts of real cheese flavor at first bite. GRANAROLO -from ITALY (of course!!!) Cheese crisps-in bite sized round shapes...non-GMO,  lactose and gluten free, 7 grams of protein/serving...baked to perfection. The sunf...