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NYC For that dad who trains for 'races' anything- where a time clock counts the secs...triathlons, obstacle races, road -off-road jaunts...chances are he's got his brain cells on speed dial when it comes to nutrition that gets him across the finish line, faster-or enables him to do just one more rep. IDEA: A gift basket packed with healthy, vetted goodies-for guys (or gals) on the go ... Supplements that consist of what they claim-look for the verifiable USDA Organic label-what we drink down after a mega hours workout for long distance stuff---a surprisingly tasty berry just shake it with water...combo of fav label NovaScotia™ Organics Berry Slim and Pre&Pro-Biotics Formula.. Other products from the Canadian based company-included dried organic fruit in snack sized packets...Also pictured - a packet of Appethyl™ we toss in for the Thylakaoids + micro-nutrients from spinach...the prime ingredient. It's tough to get enough Vitamin D these indoor working ...

Just as we read another missive from the non-profit  Environmental Working Group  about a banned in Europe ( they get it ) preservative that is still found in  foods sold HERE whaaaaa ???? ( propyl paraben )---it's really just so much easier to eat USDA certified organic treats---so we don't have to second-guess. PLUS: Earth Day is always an annual reminder that what goes around comes around and that includes harmful chemicals and pesticides used to grow food---that-can get ingested. Not wanted. INSTEAD -look for that Certified Organic USDA label on product wrappers - which means 95%-100% ingredients are certified organic-which is the high standard-wanted.  The latest bars from CLIF®  are their USDA Organic Trail Mix Bars that come in Wild Blueberry Almond, Dark Chocolate Cherry Almond, Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Raspberry, and Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt, Coconut Almond Peanut, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter...they are all so insanely good that ...

NYC Turning the clocks ahead an hour means one hour closer to Spring ( YAY ) where longer days inspire sporty types to spend more time outdoors… working off the winter weight gain that most off-season endurance athletes "earn." The freezing cold weather experienced by many- has those extra pounds sticking around longer---and so a recent Editor's showcase gathering of health+nutrition companies peaked our interest…curious to see what's new for consumers looking to stay/get healthy…and shed a bit of body fat. HIGHLIGHTS: First off…one of our fav foods on Planet Earth was there…we practically cried tears of joy---Wonderful® PISTACHIO NUTS -from Paramount Farms---perfect snack -great taste, nutritious, and paced eating (those shells help). A healthy indulgence. Get Crackin ' indeed...Pistachio nuts have it all-YUMMY satisfying salty ranch taste-nutritious with plenty of Vitamin Bs, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, dietary fiber a...