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 After a grueling marathon-or long distance triathlon---besides a beer-there is not much we yearn for food wise...yet refueling within an hour of crossing the finish line---is a critical given for a speedy recovery. via GIPHY Plus-a celebratory indulgence -earned...without breaking the bank -nutrition-wise---is almost as good as a podium finish. Our Favs... to say that we looovvveeee WONDERFUL Get Crackin' Pistachio Nuts is an understatement, with the original Roasted&Salted and Salt&Pepper our MUSTS. Note= snap the shells apart-makes a crack sound...and a whole pile of nuts is only 100 calories (a very satisfying portion control) ---delivering a bunch of Vitamin Bs, Protein,Manganese, Copper,  Iron and Potassium -all nutritional criticals- post race.  water is of course an ideal hydratin' liquid---but imo fruits with high water content (some vegetables too) provide for better- longer lasting hydration  needs... HALO Tanger...

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...

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 ...

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...