Report from the Fancy Food Show: Yes, There Were Healthy Products!

 Lori's Earth Friendly Products hit the Javits Center in New York on Sunday to peruse the Fancy Food Show. Besides the tons of gourmet coffee and chocolate, far away from the center of things (specifically, Javits North, located about 2 blocks from the main building via an above-ground tunnel), were a smattering of health-oriented exhibitors, including three whose products we carry!

 

Lori at the entrance to Javits North, where many health-related vendors had booths.

Lori with Kevin and Daniel of Think Products, makers of high-protein and high-fiber bars, including the delicious ThinkThin Fiber Toffee Almond Protein Plus Fiber bar, and ThinkThin Creamy Butter bars, which we both tried and loved. We also tried the new Salted Caramel bar, which Lori is holding. It was decadent. That's coming soon! Check out all ThinkThin products.

Lori also caught up with Ann from Kay's Naturals, makers of gluten free high-protein cereals. They introduced a chocolate-flavored cereal that will be available in September, and also had on display their classic French Vanilla O's, Better Balance Pretzel Sticks with Jalapeno Honey Mustard, Chilli Nacho Cheese protein chips, and their popular Mac and Cheese Puffs. Check out all of Kay's Naturals products.

We also visited our friends at NuGo, which makes a lineup of high protein bars, where they were introducing their new Stronger bar, which has 25 grams of protein and is great for strength and workouts. For dieters, they recommend cutting a Stronger Bar in half for better portion control. Stronger is available in Caramel Pretzel, Cookies 'N Cream, Peanut Cluster, and Real Dark Chocolate (really, really good!) in cases of 12 2.82 ounce bars. They also showed us the dieter-friendly Slim Raspberry Truffle and Slim Espresso. See all NuGo products.

7 Delicious Ways To Add Fiber To Your Diet

Note: For the last 10 years our most popular product at Lori's Earth Friendly Products was a juice that was filled with soluble dietary fiber. Unfortunately, that product is currently unavailable. It may return eventually but we wanted you to know about other fiber products that we now carry and which are available now so you can get enough fiber for yourself or your child! Read on to learn more.

Most Americans simply don't consume enough dietary fiber. Children are especially at risk. A low-fiber diet can cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome, weight problems, constipation, and other intestinal tract health issues. We know you want to enjoy the healthy benefits of a high-fiber diet for yourself or your child. Fortunately, there are many sources of fiber available through Lori's Earth Friendly Products, and you can find them all here

Read on as we highlight seven ways to add essential fiber to your diet, including several choices that kids will love!

FoodScience of Vermont Clearly Fiber: No Grit, No Taste

Sugar-free and low-calorie, Clearly Fiber has 5 grams of soluble dietary fiber per serving with no grit or lumps and no flavor, and can be added to any hot or cold liquid, such as tea or fruit juice, without affecting its taste or texture. Fiber is from Maltodextron.

Sunsweet Naturals SupraFiber: 5 Grams of Fiber, and Kosher Certified

Using fiber derived from whole food fruits rather than from grain husks, SupraFiber combines prunes, acai berries, pomegranate and blueberry for a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber totalling 5 grams per serving. It is Kosher, vegan, non-GMO, and has no added sugar, high-fructose corn syrup or sugar substitutes, preservatives or artificial color.

Smarty Pants Multivitamin: Kids Fiber Complete Gummy

Let's face it, most kids get enough sugar so if you want fiber but not sugar for your child, Smarty Pants gummy vitamins are made with organic and eco-friendly ingredients. In addition to containing 4 grams of soluble dietary fiber, these also contain vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, B12 and more. Even better: For every purchase, SmartyPants will make a 1-for-1 matching nutrient grant to a child in need through our partnership with Vitamin Angels.

Rainbow Light Fiber Garden Gummies

These sugar-free sour fruit gummies are made with NutraFlora FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), a prebiotic fiber that strengthens the immune and digestion systems. Xylitol, which may reduce the risk of dental problems, has been added. Designed for children ages 4 and up, Rainbow Light Fiber Garden Gummies have 3 grams of dietary fiber in each gummie.

 Schiff Vitamins Digestive Advantage: Probiotic Gummies

Kids love gummies! These offer Probiotic BC30, which delivers good bacteria to aid digestion, and also have 3 grams of dietary fiber.

Ultra Fiber DX: BarnDads German Chocolate Shake

Packing a powerful 14 grams of dietary fiber, BDFX's German Chocolate Shake is said to reduce hunger and support healthy weight management, lean muscle and a healthy digestive system.

ThinkThin Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee Protein Plus

Primarily designed as a protein supplement, each bar packs 5 grams of fiber (along with 13 grams of protein). If you can handle peanuts, these Kosher bars are a delicious way to add fiber to your diet!