Truly the clean find of 2022! These are OLIPOPs! They are a prebiotic, botanical, fiber drink.
They are carbonated water that is combined with a blend called OLISMART. This blend contains cassava root fiber, chicory root inulin, Jerusalem artichoke inulin, Nopal cactus, calendula flower, kudzu root, marshmallow root, slippery elm bark. All great for your gut health!
They do add some juice concentrate, cassava root syrup and stevia to the product and of course the flavors that make each one unique.
They have between 4 - 7 net carbs so fit into many different diet plans.
They are great treat - helps make eliminating other things easier. My husband, Kevin, has also added alcohol to them! Says it tastes great...not that I am suggesting you do it!
You can find them in many supermarkets including Walmart. You will not find every flavor in every store so you might need to check around. My favorites are cherry vanilla, orange squeeze and grape...Kevin's is the strawberry vanilla. There is also a cola blend but I have not met anyone who likes it.
The run between $2.38 and $2.99 per can. Not bad if you are a coffee or kombucha drinker - just a little cheaper.
Give them a try and let me know what you think!
Welcome back!
I had promised to review Power Meal by Young Living as one of my protein powder reviews. Like Protein Complete, it has some terrific ingredients and is a vegan alternative. It is marketed as a meal replacement, so it has a higher amount of protein, 20 grams.
The challenge with Power Meal is that it has ingredients that are on the inflammatory spectrum, and we avoid them on my 28 Day Healthy Reboot program. You can see the full list of ingredients below but some of the red flags are pea protein, pumpkin seed and sunflower protein. These are all lectins, a protein found in certain foods that can cause joint pain and gastric distress.
If you do not have a challenge with lectins, Power Meal is a great option for your smoothie or as a meal replacement. You can use have of the serving size (10 grams of protein) if you are not using this as a meal replacement.
All the features of Power Meal are posted below.
I will be back with another option for you tomorrow!
Enjoy!
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- 20 grams of vegan protein with each serving
- Contains 11 fruits and vegetables
- Zero added sugar
- Sweetened with Reb-M sugarcane
- Rich in amino acids
- Balanced nutrition profile with fats, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and 17 vitamins and minerals
INGREDIENTS
Vegan protein blend (Pea protein isolate, Pumpkin seed protein, Flax protein, Sunflower protein), Medium chain triglycerides, Soluble tapioca fiber, Organic apple powder, Natural flavors, Organic carrot powder, Organic broccoli powder, Magnesium (Bis-glycinate chelate), Organic goji powder, Tomato powder, Organic spinach powder, Organic sweet potato powder, Xanthan gum, Organic blueberry powder, Freeze dried raspberry powder, Strawberry powder, Organic lucuma powder, Rebaudioside M (Natural sweetener), Zinc gluconate, Ascorbic acid, Enzyme blend (Protease, Amylase), Niacin, Copper gluconate, Biotin, Beta carotene, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), d-Calcium pantothenate, Natural folate (from Citrus limon extract), Orange (Citrus sinensis) peel oil, Pyridoxine HCl, Riboflavin, Chromium chloride hexahydrate, Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
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Welcome back!
I wanted to continue my exploration of protein powders today by looking at Young Living's Protein Complete. As I mention in my last blog post, I take some grief for limiting the protein powders and bars that I allow on the 28 Day Healthy Reboot. I field more questions about not allowing this protein powder than most others.
Why am I questioned? Because people know that Young Living has a great reputation and uses only the best ingredients. Why would it not be allowed?
Let me make this very clear - I think protein complete is an excellent product...for some people! When looking at it through the lenses of anti-inflammatory foods and elimination diets, it fails miserably.
First, look at the protein blend. Whey protein, Goat whey protein, pea protein, egg white protein and hemp seed protein. Each one of these has many benefits and if you are looking to up your healthy protein, this fits the bill. It has 25 grams of protein in two scoops.
From an anti-inflammatory perspective, whey, pea and egg white protein are all potential inflammatory foods and are eliminated on the 28 Day Healthy Reboot. Only by trialing foods would you be able to know if whey, goat whey, pea or egg might have a negative effect on your body. If you are sensitive, you would want to avoid using this powder and follow a healthy gut protocol. You would then trail the proteins again. If you have no reaction, you would be able to use the product.
Any product that causes a negative reaction which is an inflammatory response is not good for long term health.
Hemp protein is a great protein source and Young Living will only use a beyond organic hemp source. This is extremely important when consuming hemp. Protein Complete also has a full range of amino acids to support the body as well as ancient peat. Ancient peat and apple extract contains many elements and trace minerals helpful to the body including magnesium. (For more information click here.)
Another ingredient that would be off the list are organic-evaporated cane sugar. The 28 Day Healthy Reboot eliminates all sugars, organic or not, during the program. Xanthan gum is also on my everyday list to limit the amount of exposure to - it has been known to upset the microbiome balance in the digestive tract. This does not mean you need to avoid it altogether just keep it in mind if you are going to use it every day. Most emulsifiers, like gums and lecithin, are best used sparingly (but are found in numerous foods!).
So, it is not that I do not approve or do not like Protein Complete. You just need to make sure it is the right protein powder for you.
I will finish by repeating a comment I made in a previous post. Most people do not need 25 grams of protein in one serving, especially for breakfast. High intensity athletes or those who need or want a higher protein diet might want to use two scoops, but many can save money and get a good protein hit with just one scoop of this great product.
Look for more protein powder reviews in my next few blog posts.
In gratitude,
Susan
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I am a big proponent of morning smoothies! They are quick, tasty and the variety you can make them is endless. Anyone who says they do not like them has just not found the right ingredients.
That being said, I often take grief when going over protein powders that are in compliance with my 28 Day Healthy Reboot. I hear, "My powder is promoted by this holistic doctor" or "This other popular program sells it and says it is the best product to promote health," or my favorite, "It's organic. Why is that bad?" "I don't understand why I cannot use it?"
It has nothing to do with whether it is good or bad or whether you will be able to use it in the future. It has to do with your goal for following my program. The 28 Day Healthy Reboot and the Healthy Reboot For Life eliminates inflammatory foods as well as foods that cause digestive distress due to sensitivity or allergies. This often means eliminating otherwise healthy ingredients that fall into certain categories.
Lectins, FODMAPS, dairy, soy, nightshades...the list goes on. This eliminates and whey or casein, soy and rice protein. Also, I get many questions on a favorite of holistic practitioners, pea protein (a lectin). Many also fall short because they are not organic or grass/pastured products.
Does this mean you can never eat them again? Of course not! What you need to do is determine if you have sensitivity to the food category. If you are sensitive, you will need to determine why and how to heal whatever issue you might be experiencing. If you have no reaction, you can add it back in at the end of the program. If you find you are allergic, you will need to avoid it or suffer the consequences of a reaction.
I have featured Vital Proteins in this post. I use this product almost daily - I like the chocolate flavor best. It is made from grass fed and pastured collagen peptides and contains essential amino acids your body needs. Best of all, the suggested serving size is two scoops for a total of 18 grams of protein. I only use one scoop per day because 9 grams of protein is plenty for my morning smoothie. If I add blanched almonds, hemp seeds or other protein containing ingredients, I am getting more than enough protein.
We do not need as much protein as you think! Many people consume too much protein daily. There are exceptions like body builders or anyone who has been told by a medical professional they need more protein. But the average person does not need as much protein as we generally eat in a day (We will save this topic for another blog post!).
I do need to note that Vital Proteins was bought out by a big corporation a few years ago. When this happens, they often mess with the ingredients to bring down the manufacturing costs. I have not seen this happen yet, but I carefully read the label each time I buy a bottle. You can find it in many stores, but Costco has the best price I have ever found.
I will finish with this - as with anything, you get what you pay for. Inexpensive protein powders are inexpensive because they do not use the highest quality ingredients. If you are consuming smoothies every day, you need to be using a quality product that work for you. Only you will know what is right after finishing a program like the 28 Day Healthy Reboot.
Feel free to share a favorite smoothie recipe in the comments! If you have any questions or want to discuss your protein powder with me, just reach out! Susan@HealthyLivingWithSusanJohnson.com or Susan@MyHealthyReboot.com.
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Happy New Year from the Grateful Heart Farm and the Healthy Reboot program! May 2023 be the best year ever!
Every year millions of Americans set a New Year's resolution...to give up a bad habit, to exercise more, spend more time with family, lose weight or to eat healthier foods. I know many that fall into the "eat healthier" category.
My New Year's resolution is to help all of you who want to make better choices a little easier. My goal is to highlight products, recipes as well as provide education on how to make better choices.
I would love some feedback on what you would like to learn more about! Please feel free to comment or leave a message.
I will start by highlighting some clean protein powders. There is no better way to jump start your morning routine than by chewing a great tasting smoothie (why chew your smoothie...I bet some of you will know the answer to that comment!).
I love Perfect Keto collagen protein powders, protein bars and the MCT powder. They have other products...but these really stand out for me. They are clean, well made, taste good, and for those who subscribe, the price is moderate. Believe me when I say, there are no really clean bars at a cheap price.
Here are the ingredients in the protein powder
I only see one ingredient that if I could have the perfect bar might not be there - that would be the acacia gum. Something has to hold it all together and it is the better of the options. I like that it has only nine grams of protein as I do not think you need much more than that for breakfast or a snack. Especially if you are going to add in other ingredients like hemp seeds or a nut butter that have protein too. Very few individuals need 18 - 28 grams of protein in one serving every day.
Perfect Keto offers other flavors - feel free to check out their website at perfectketo.com. I can offer you a referral link if you send me your email address but that is not my motivation. Please feel free to check out the website.
Shoot me any questions and I will highlight some other protein powders over the next week. This is just one of a few I like to use.
Happy New Year!
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