Tyler Tried It: Snacks, fiber, and a nice finish taste test

Tyler Ryan and The Beaver gave some new products the ol' taste bud test drive

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – It is a nearly proven fact that the way to a Morning Show Host’s heart is throug the belly, and with that in mind, The Manmade Gourmet and The Beaver decided to give some new snacks the “Taste Bud Test drive.”

Up first, the two big buzz words over the last year have been protein and fiber.  With that in mind, Fiber Bliss asked us to give their powder a try.  Keeping in mind that 90% of us don’t get enough fiber, Fiber Bliss claims to help.  It mixed smooth in water, which says something, and I have tried it in my morning and post workout protein, that I mix with protein powder, milk, and fruit.  You can learn more HERE.

Here is another fun idea to snack and get protein in a handful with a southern staple, pork rinds from Southern Recipe Small Batch.  Packing taste, protein, and a little kick, these little guys are a treat.  You can learn more HERE.

Staying with the protein / fiber connection, we tried another “functional food” from CRISP Power, which boasts 28g of protein, and 10g of fiber in each bag, with only 6g net carbs!  The concern, of course, is how would all that taste?  Pretty good, is the answer.  We tried several different flavors and they all were tasty.

We then quenched our thist with a protein packed cold brew…See the theme here?  Polar Joe sent over their super easy to mix cold (or hot) instant brew, which packs 20g of protein in a packet.  They even sent along a shaker to make it really easy to take it on the go.  As far as taste, at least to this reporter, it was yummy!  You can connect with the Polar Joe folks HERE.

And not to be outdone with thirst quenching, we were introduced to Boba POPS, a little adult bevi that promises “a burst of joy, flavor, and alchohol to every sip.”  So these little guys are alcohol infused pearls that pop when you bite them, changing the whole experience of coctails, champagne, or other fun bevi.  They even make expresso flavors – now THAT will wake you up!  You can get more info on these fun little treats HERE.

All in all, these were all solid offerings, sticking with the theme of providing flavor and even health benefits, and you know what to expect because TYLER TRIED THEM!

If you have products you would like put through a test drive, food or otherwise, reach out directly to: TRyan@ABCcolumbia.com.

***No monetary compensation was offered, requested, nor received for featuring these products.  Each review is individually based solely on the product living up to the claims of the manufacturer and/or Founder, and the opinion of the Host.***

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tyler Ryan is an award winning television and radio personality, writer, investigative journalist, and professional emcee.  He appears daily on ABC Columbia’s Good Morning Columbia, as well as the radio stations in the iHeart Media Network.  Tyler also regularly appears as a criminal expert and journalist on regional and national crime based programs.  You can contact him directly via EMAIL Or on the socials: Tyler’s Instagram  // Tyler’s Facebook