Best of Natural Products Expo West

We have approached that time of year where all the natural products companies showcase their fabulous new and exciting products in a giant convention center located in Anaheim, California. The Natural Products Expo West has become THE place to launch new products in the health and wellness field from food to beauty, home supplies to supplements. It’s 3 stories of giant convention center floors, jam packed with impressive booths, delicious samples and even seminars for retailers and press. I had the distinct honor to have been one of the speakers at the new Specialty Diet Forum this year as well as sign my cookbook for attendees at the Expo’s 2nd annual bookstore.

However, my favorite part is sharing my top finds of the show, so here is what to look for at a store near you soon!

Healthy Voyager Best in Show Picks for 2013 (in no particular order):

Food and Beverage

Tofurky Vegan Pockets and Quiche – Why has this not been tackeld before? So delicious and convenient. Pockets come in pizza, bbq & brocoli, turkey “cheddar”.
Baobab Foods Fruit Snacks – Like fruit roll up bites! All natural ans great for you!
Earth Balance Aged White Cheddar Puffs, Popcorn Snacks and “Cracker Jacks – Can you say vegan cheetos and cracker jacks?
Beyond Meat – The new kid on the block in the vegan chicken neighborhood
Califa Farms Almond Milk Iced Latte – So creamy and tasty, they’re going to put a dent in that coffee company’s biz!
Hey Shuga Stevia Syrup – Fabulous hybrid of organic cane syrup with stevia.
OMG Acai and Maqui Berry Powders – Delicious super food for shakes, smoothies, salads and even ice cream!
Missy J’s Vegan Truffles – Insanely good vegan chocolates in flavors like mint/lime/sea salt and caramel sea salt!
Ruby’s Rockets Veggie Pops – Kids and adults alike will love these classic flavored popsicles that are filled with healthy veggies and no garbage!
Sweet Earth Veggie Burgers – Teriyaki burger, yum!
Just Pure Foods Kalenola– Gluten free and grain free granola that is tasty, crunchy and good for you!
Motherlode Vegan Organic Bloody Mary Mix – Great any time of the day!
One Degree Veganic Bread – Organic, vegan bread that each ingredient on every package can be tracked to the farm and grower!
St. Claire’s Vegan Candies – Vegan mints and hard candies!
Guacamame – Guacamole made from edemame! Tastes like the real guac!
Eli’s Earth Bars – Vegan candy bars. Need I say more?
LYFE Kitchen – Healthy steamable microwave meals, vegan varieties available
Phoney Baloney Coconut Bacon Bits – Yep!

Lifestyle, Health and Beauty

Squatty Potty – Have you seen my video on how to #2 the right way? This awesome contraption makes it easy and convenient!
Healthy Hoo Hoo – Ladies, this product is a life saver for travel
Light My Fire Travel Spork – Convenient bpa free and titanium all-in-one utensil with case, perfect for travel
Drinkwel – Drink too much? This will help!
Macrogreens – A fabulous superfood and macro veggie powder that will keep you alkaline and super healthy. With great varieties for adults and kids!
Bottlehood – Eco glasses and jewelry made from glass bottles of all kind. I love my “jack and coke” necklace!
Coola – All natural, vegan suncare that loks and smells great

Usual Suspects New Products

Daiya – Vegan cream cheese in 3 varieties (original, garlic & chive, strawberry), slices in provolone, swiss and cheddar and gluten free vegan pizzas!
Go Veggie – Whole new, rebranded and packaged vegan cheese shreds and cream cheese in original, garlic & chive, strawberry
Follow Your Heart – New vegan cheese shreds, more delicious vegan dressings and sauces including blue cheese and bbq (coming soon, gluten free tortillas!)
Gardein – New wheat free line, vegan chicken sandwich sliders, steak bites and beef jerky. Yum!
Pacific – More vegan soups and a great vegan gravy
So Delicious – Coconut milk creamers
Helen’s Kitchen – Insanely awesome non-gmo soy chorizo
ProBar – Great new brownie and brownie mint bars