Best in show

LAST JULY, MEMBERS OF THE NATURAL FOOD INDUSTRY MET IN LAS VEGAS AND SAMPLED A SLEW OF PRODUCTS DURING THE NATIONAL NATURAL FOOD ASSOCIATION'S 2005 PEOPLE'S CHOICE TASTE TEST COMPETITION. HERE'S WHAT TOOK THE RIBBON.

In the sweet snack foods category, QUEEN BEE GARDENS MIDNIGHT GOLD CLASSIC TRUFFLES had chocoholics buzzing. The combo of English toffee, honey and hand-dipped dark chocolate is definitely worth the calories.

With 290 calories and 2g of fiber, COMFY CUISINE ALL NATURAL CHEESE PIZZA took the non-sweet baked goods honors; its ALL NATURAL PEPPERONI PIZZA variety was the non-sweet snack food winner.

It looks like Steve Young may not be just a Super Bowl MVP but a nutritional cold beverage star too. His innovative mix of adaptogenic herbs, vitamin [B.sub.12] and trace minerals makes his caffeine-free YOUNG ENERGY DRINK from SUDDEN IMPACT PARTNERS naturally invigorating.

The certified organic WELLEMENT CRANBERRY CRUNCH BORA BORA BARS took the energy bar category. This all-natural, non-GMO and gluten-free nut bar has only 170 calories and 0 trans fat.

GRANDMA'S HERBS SLIM SMART meal replacement drink has 72 trace minerals, digestive enzymes and probiotics. This winner in the cold beverage (meal replacement/ protein) category provides a tasty, healthful addition to a weight-loss plan.

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