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Part 3 Moringa + Cauliflower + Broccoli  (Oh MY) Carb less alternatives, sneaky veggies invade the grain/potato space. Green Giant goes back to the future with mascot Little Green Sprout-for its soon to be intro-ed USDA Organic assortment of veggie dishes-that sub as tasty alternatives-and lower in calories-than carb-cal loaded pastas, mashed potatoes..etc. Handy-just heat and serve! For now-freezer section stocks Green Giant's veggie spirals...pasta alternatives made from assortment nutrient dense vegetables. AvoLuv' s avocado chips come in four flavors-pictured above-these stackable chips-are made from HASS Avocados, tapioca flour and pink Himalayan Salt-that's it! Gluten + sugar +soy free, vegan, and  free from 8 major allergens-has a crunchy texture and def creamy avocado taste. Tasty--- these...1.5 oz=185 calories -w/ those healthy fats of superfood avocados. From The Ground Up crackers-are cute sized-like those goldfish....gluten free, Non-GMO ...

Fancy Food Show 2017 Healthier snacks-the kind that a crunchy buttery mouth feel...from healthier cholesterol-free oils... continue to grow popular with our increasingly sophisticated plant based snacking culture. via GIPHY source simpsonsworld.com VEGAN ROB 's Wild Mushroom Kettle Potato Chips -non-GMO, Kosher +gluten free= certified, vegan (duh) -and truly delicious-made from potatoes, sunflower oil, wild mushroom powder, and Sea Salt....other flavors include Spinach + Match Kettle Chips, Probiotic Cauliflower Puffs, Brussels Sprout Puffs, Quinoa Chia Chips,,, VEGAN ROB's Asparagus Chips Supergrain Mini Waves-certified like the above,,,has brown rice, flax+chia seeds and  quinoa -flavored with asparagus powder-with hints of onion/garlic. One of our favs-USDA ORGANIC -non-GMO   Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips get spiced up - vegan, non dairy  (organic sunflower seeds+tahini) zesty nacho flavor -onion, garlic, red bell pepper, apple cider, lemon juice in...

Fancy Foods Show- Javits Center NYC Part 2 Snacks for many-are a way of eating 'small plates' throughout the day-right outta the bag. And like breakfast cereals...the offerings are getting amped up with nutritional value- notably  out with the bad stuff (trans fats, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, funky preservatives) and in with the 'good.' Could crunchy eats be worthy of entrée status? Not really but some delicious chips based on vegetable/beans-deliver some grams protein/serving and other vitamins etc..and if paired with the right dip-like hummus...def. qualify in our house. At the very least when one indulges in a crispy munchie -there can be some nutritional payback. via GIPHY source kirby.wikia.com  Noteworthy trends-plain ole' chips-even cleverly packaged-seemingly absent from the Fancy Food Show aisles-unless spiced up or made with healthier oils, crispy chip alternative based on beans, rice and vegetables-continue to grow with new flavo...