Breakfast grains shine at Natural Products Expo East 2017

Humble grains were elevated to superstar status at Expo East as brands enlivened them with nourishing nuts, seeds, fruits, spices and delivery forms.

Jenna Blumenfeld, Jessie Shafer, RD

September 20, 2017

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and grains including oatmeal, barley, quinoa and more can make it the healthiest, too. Here, New Hope Network editors Jenna Blumenfeld and Jessie Shafer showcase the newest products spotted at Natural Products Expo East 2017 that make morning meals tasty, convenient and special.

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About the Authors

Jenna Blumenfeld

Jenna Blumenfeld

Freelancer

Jenna Blumenfeld lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she reports on the natural products industry, sustainable agriculture, and all things plant based.

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Jessie Shafer, RD

Jessie Shafer, RD

Director of Influence & Health Education, New Hope Network

Jessie Shafer, RD, is New Hope Network's director of influence and health education. In this role, Jessie curates opportunities and appropriate partnerships for New Hope's health and wellness influencer audience, as well as health practitioner and nutrition expert audience. Jessie is a Northwestern University graduate, registered dietitian, and long-time health journalist, having worked for more than 17 years at four major publishing houses on consumer-facing health brands, including Meredith Corporation and August Home Publishing and holding the role of editor-in-chief of Delicious Living for four years. Jessie and her husband relocated from Iowa to Colorado in 2015 where they enjoy riding their bike, hiking in the mountains and being mom to a cute and curious toddler.

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