fitness, inspiration, nutrition

Top 10 Gifts to Buy Yourself for a Healthier You in 2022

Posted on by Scott Christ

As nice as it is to give gifts to others around the holidays, guess who’s the one person most of you probably aren’t thinking about this time of year?

Yourself!

That’s why I put together a list of 10 of my best health and wellness-related recommendations for a healthier you in 2022!

These are truly the gifts that keep on giving (unlike the jelly of the month club) because they are all investments in your health that will pay dividends many times over if used consistently.

So here ‘ya go …

10 Health and Wellness Gifts to Buy Yourself This Year

  1. Exercise Band Set. Using exercise bands is one of the best ways to strengthen and lengthen muscles, boost functional strength, improve mobility and balance, and increase flexibility. I incorporate them into most of my workouts these days. Bonus: you can take them with you anywhere.
  2. Percussion Massager Gun. One of my favorite purchases in the last two years, a percussion massage gun helps relieve muscle aches and pains. This thing has helped me recover faster countless times, particularly when I get knots in my neck and back area (which is often). You can also try the newer Theragun Wave, which is a mini version that may be better suited for spot treatment. Better yet, treat yourself to regular massage therapy if you’re able!
  3. Viome Gut Intelligence Test. I’ve said it before, but personalized nutrition is the future and Viome is at the forefront. For $99, they will analyze your unique gut bacteria composition and tell you which foods you should/shouldn’t be eating.
  4. 23andme Health and Ancestry Kit. How cool is it that you can now learn about your family history through genetic testing? On top of that, 23andme’s health reports will tell you i.) genetic factors that may influence your chances of developing certain health conditions, ii.) whether you have specific genetic variants that may not affect your health, but could affect your children’s health, iii.) how your DNA may affect your body’s response to diet, exercise, and sleep, and iv.) the genetics behind your appearance and senses. Pretty amazing stuff.
  5. White Noise Machine. Struggle with sleep? This white noise machine is a life saver. Best investment I’ve ever made in my sleep.
  6. Calm Subscription. Taking time to meditate and breathe each day offers too many benefits to list–from improving your mood and memory to lowering blood pressure. Calm is a highly-rated app that has guided meditations sessions specifically for anxiety, work stress, grief, sleep, and more. I also love their ambient music tracks for focusing during the workday.
  7. Arbor Day Foundation Membership. Even if you’re not a gardener or green thumb, you can impact future generations long after you’re gone by helping plant trees. Make a donation or buy trees directly from their mail order catalog (at great prices) and they’ll ship them in the mail for you along with planting instructions. 
  8. My Immune Health Supplement Stack: Get sick less and recover faster by taking this Immunity Support stack daily: 1 Zinc + vitamin C capsule, 1 vitamin D3 capsule, and 2 Pure Food Digest capsules (1 with your two largest meals).
  9. Ullo Wine Purifier. Love wine but hate hangovers? Then try this wine purifier that removes sulfites, one of the most common causes of the dreaded wine headache.
  10. Books / Audiobooks:

So there you have it. Let us know what investments you’re making in your health this year in the comments!

recipes

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups-Low Sugar

Posted on by Scott Christ

I love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

I don’t, however, love the 11 grams of sugar per cup or the lengthy list of artificial, inflammation-promoting ingredients:

Milk Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Non-Fat Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR, Emulsifier], Peanuts, Sugar, Dextrose, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil], Contains 2% of Less of: Corn Syrup, Contains 2% of Less of: Salt, Contains 2% of Less of: Palm Kernel Oil, Contains 2% of Less of: Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake), Contains 2% of Less of: Confectioner’s Glaze, Contains 2% of Less of: Lecithin (Soy), Contains 2% of Less of: Modified Corn Starch, Contains 2% of Less of: TBHQ and Citric Acid, Contains 2% of Less of: To Maintain Freshness, Contains 2% of Less of: Carnauba Wax, Contains 2% of Less of: Vanillin, Contains 2% of Less of: Artificial Flavor.

So I decided to create a healthier chocolate peanut butter cups recipe.

Let’s compare this recipe to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:

  1. Higher in protein (6 grams vs. 2 grams).
  2. Lower in sugar (4.5 grams vs. 11 grams).
  3. Contains only all-natural, plant-based ingredients (no dairy, soy, or gluten).

Now, a quick disclaimer: this peanut butter cup recipe is higher in fat (16 grams per cup) so moderation is important (as with any sweet treat).

But I’ll substitute a little fat in my diet for sugar any day of the week (particularly from coconut oil, which contains medium chain triglycerides, which may have some health benefits).

Let’s take a look at the ingredients.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ingredients

*Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free

Bottom Layer (Chocolate)

Top Layer (Peanut Butter)

  • 1/3 cup all natural, unsweetened peanut butter
  • 2 T coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 T maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla bean powder or extract

This recipe made about 10 peanut butter cups for me.

How to Make This Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

  1. Mix all ingredients for bottom chocolate layer together in a bowl. You may need to add a tiny bit of water or more coconut oil to get it to the right consistency. It should be just thick enough that you can slowly pour it out of the bowl.
  2. Mix all ingredients for the top layer in a separate bowl.
  3. Grease your cupcake tray (I used a flexible silicon 12-cup tray but any will work).
  4. Scoop the bottom layer equally among the 10 cups, followed by the top layer.
  5. Put the tray in the freezer for at least 2 hours (make sure it sits flat…if your tray is flexibly, you may need to set it on a baking sheet before putting in the freezer).

Make sure you keep any leftovers in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 10

Per Serving:

Calories: 193

Fat: 16 grams

Carbs: 9 grams (2 grams of fiber, 4.5 grams of sugar)

Protein: 6 grams

 

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inspiration

7 Things Everyone Can Do to Make a Difference This Holiday Season

Posted on by Scott Christ

The holidays are a tough time for so many people. But, one of the best ways to cope with the holiday blues (and be a better human) is to do things to help others.

We get so caught up with our own problems that sometimes we forget that many people have it much, much worse than us.

Here are some things you can do this holiday season to make a difference in others’ lives and feel better about yourself.

  1. Sign up to be an organ donor. The way I see it, when my time has come, I know I can’t take my organs with me, so why wouldn’t I donate them to someone who can use them? You are literally giving the gift of life to up to 8 people … what better way to go out than that? Sign up here.
  2. Donate your money, used goods, and/or time. I realize many people may not have extra money to give and are just doing their best to get by. But everyone has a) time, and b) stuff they don’t use anymore. Organizations like Goodwill and Salvation Army will take your used stuff, sell it, and use the proceeds to make a difference in your local community. If you do have money to donate, one of my favorite charities is Feeding America, which helps provide meals for the 1 out of every 9 Americans who face hunger every day.
  3. Help an animal in need. If you’re an animal lover, here are some ideas from Petfinder to help out our furry friends.
  4. Call or spend face-to-face time with someone you love. As a society we’ve become reliant on email and text. While efficient, they are obviously not nearly as personal as face-to-face communication or talking to someone over the phone. So pick up the phone and call a friend or family member you haven’t talked to … especially those ones that may be alone around the holidays.
  5. Plant a tree in a loved one’s honor. Trees add value to your home, regulate the temperature of your house and neighborhood, and provide food for wildlife. And, what better way to remember someone you care about than planting something beautiful that will provide benefits to the world long after you’re gone? A $50 membership to the Arbor Day Foundation makes a great gift (plus they’ll give you 5 free trees)! They have great deals on trees and shipments arrive in both spring and fall.
  6. Give a toy to a child in need. If you have the resources, you can score some great deals on toys around the holidays and donate them to the Marine Toys for Tots program. It’s a wonderful way to put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season.
  7.  Support our brave military members and their families. Soldier’s Angels is a great organization that offers a number of ways to help you make a difference in the lives of our military service members, veterans, and their families.

Let us know what you’re doing to give back this holiday season!

inspiration

40 Positive Quotes to Help You Get Through Tough Times

Posted on by Scott Christ
  1. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” -Aristotle Onassis
  2. “All our dreams can come true–if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney
  3. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”  -Helen Keller
  4. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” -Napoleon Hill
  5. “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” -Zig Ziglar
  6. “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.” – Anne Frank
  7. “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” -Abraham Lincoln
  8. “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” -Tony Robbins
  9. “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” -Charles Swindoll
  10. “I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” -Audrey Hepburn
  11. “When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” -Harriet Beecher Stowe
  12. “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality in the mind next to honor.“ -Aristotle
  13. “There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there.” -Paulo Coelho
  14. “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -Buddha
  15. “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
  16. “The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” -Chinese Proverb
  17. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein
  18. “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” -Aristotle
  19. “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  20. “Every day I will renew my commitment and think about the benefits that come from it.” -John Maxwell
  21. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” -Bruce Lee
  22. “People who labor all their lives but have no purpose to direct every thought and impulse toward are wasting their time–even when hard at work.” -Marcus Aurelius
  23. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”. -Lao Tzu
  24. “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” -Tony Robbins
  25. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” -Helen Keller
  26. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau
  27. “If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.” -Micheal Jordan
  28. “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  29. “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Stephen Covey
  30. “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life.  When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  I wrote down ‘happy’.  They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -John Lennon
  31. “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.“ -Friedrich Nietzsche
  32. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” -Steve Jobs
  33. “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt
  34. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” -Vince Lombardi
  35. “Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” -Walt Disney
  36. “Do everything as if it were the last thing you were doing in your life, and stop being aimless, stop letting your emotions override what your mind tells you, stop being hypocritical, self-centered, irritable.” -Marcus Aurelius
  37. “I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I’m doing it myself.” -Albert Einstein
  38. “He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.“ -William James
  39. “The best revenge is massive success.” -Frank Sinatra
  40. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost
Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics

How to Use Pure Food DIGEST for Best Results

Posted on by Scott Christ

If you’ve recently bought Pure Food DIGEST, or are considering buying it, here’s a quick primer with some tips and tricks for getting the most out of the product.

When to Take Pure Food DIGEST

First and foremost, always take DIGEST with or right after a meal. If you don’t, you will likely experience gas, bloating, and/or an upset stomach.

To that end, those type of symptoms are completely normal and expected for the first 1-3 weeks … even if you are taking the product as-recommended.

Here’s why …

When you introduce your microbiome to new probiotics, it is highly likely your gut will require some time to acclimate. If you’re still experiencing these symptoms after a few weeks, stop taking it (and contact us for a full refund).

How Many Capsules Should You Take?

If you’re new to probiotics, we recommend starting with 1 capsule, once per day (with your largest meal).

Most of our customers find that taking 2 capsules daily results in the most benefits. Some folks prefer to take more than this, but you certainly don’t need to.

Again, if you’re new to probiotics, start with one capsule. If you’re a probiotics pro, try 2 per day (1 with breakfast and 1 with dinner is a common approach that works very well for many of our customers).

How Long Until You Feel Results?

Some people experience results immediately–within 1-2 days. For others, it can take 2-4 weeks to experience the full range of benefits.

Also, while many of the benefits of taking DIGEST are tangible (improved digestion, less gas and bloating, etc.), it’s important to understand that some are not. In other words, you can’t see or feel them.

But as you can see from the list below, this product has ingredients proven by science to provide some pretty amazing intangible benefits as well.

pure food digestive enzymes plus probiotics ingredients

 

Other Tips for Improving Your GI Health With DIGEST

  • Drink lots of water (having a large water bottle next to you all day helps).
  • Eat at least 30 grams of fiber each day. The more fiber you eat, the more you’ll help “feed” the good bacteria in DIGEST.
  • Identify and avoid “trigger” foods that cause excessive gas and bloating.

Have Other Questions About DIGEST?

Contact us and we’ll get back to you!

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nutrition

Defining the Best Natural Protein Powder: What Makes It Natural?

Posted on by Scott Christ
daily protein intake needed
28
Aug

One of the hottest trends in the health and wellness product market is “all natural.” But what does this actually mean? Truth is, “all-natural” is often just a marketing ploy to try to capitalize on a consumer’s desire to be healthy. To find the best natural protein powders, it’s important to dig a little deeper beyond the marketing claims to uncover what’s actually in the product. Here are a few things you should watch out for when looking for an all-natural protein powder.

Sugars & Artificial Sweeteners

It’s fantastic when your favorite healthy products taste great. But oftentimes, taste and “healthy” are mutually exclusive. Most so-called healthy natural protein powders that taste great contain added sugar or artificial sweeteners and “natural flavors” that don’t have any nutritional value and may actually do more harm than good.

The best natural protein powders should be lower in added sugar. If you want your protein to taste sweeter, blend it with fruit or add a natural sweetener like monkfruit or stevia. That’s because excess sugar in your diet is one of the leading causes of weight gain, diabetes, higher blood pressure, and a host of other issues.

It’s counterproductive to create a “healthy” and “all natural” protein powder that contains added sugar.

Fillers, Gums, & Other Junk

You’ll also notice the difference between natural protein powders and the less-than-natural powders while you’re mixing them. Thickeners and gums are generally used to even out the powder for a smoother finished shake. Generally, if you can just stir, mix or give your bottle a quick shake to create a smooth drink, the product is using these products. The best natural protein powders don’t use these things because they have zero nutritional value and can cause GI issues like gas, bloating, and diarrhea. If you find a good all natural protein powder that doesn’t contain this junk, use a blender for 5-10 seconds and it’ll mix up just fine.

The Best Natural Protein Powders Generally Have Less Ingredients

Once again, check out the ingredient list. If you see a long list of ingredients and chemicals you can’t pronounce, chances are good that there are some unnecessary things in there, and they probably aren’t all good for you. The best natural protein powders keep things clean and simple with a clear and minimal ingredients list. It’s a protein powder, not a magic potion.

One last thing: if you have questions about a particular product, ask the manufacturer! You’ll get a good sense of how the company operates and what their values are by seeing how they answer your questions.

If you’re getting answers that sound too rehearsed and/or are skirting around the issues you have, it’s probably a red flag to find another product.

The best natural protein powders out there actually want you to be healthy AND enjoy their product.

Visit our website to learn more about Pure Food all natural protein powder.

nutrition

The Benefits of Plant-Based Protein Powders

Posted on by Scott Christ
Protein Powders Plant Based
25
Aug

If you’re looking to supercharge your workouts and build muscle, then you should consider upping your protein intake with plant based protein powders. Plant-based options today are becoming more and more popular for helping people achieve their nutritional goals. But what exactly are the types of plant protein powders available? And what are the specific benefits that come with choosing plant-based protein powder? Read on to learn more about these powders and why protein powders from Pure Food Company might be the right choice for you.

Types of Plant Protein Powders

Plant protein powders are the perfect way to supplement your diet and help reach your desired daily intake of protein. With so many varieties of plant protein powders out there, it can be hard to know which is best for you.

There are several different high-quality types of plant protein:

  • Pea protein powder is high in iron and arginine, making it a great choice for those looking to increase muscle mass.
  • Hemp protein powder is loaded with essential fatty acids and fiber, perfect for vegans and vegetarians.
  • Brown rice protein powder is an excellent source of vegan protein and is ideal for people with allergies or sensitive digestive systems.
  • Sacha Inchi protein is vegan-friendly and contains essential minerals and vitamins that many athletes need for optimal performance.
  • Amaranth protein is best suited for athletes looking to increase their energy levels and endurance
  • Quinoa protein offers a complete source of protein and provides the body with essential fatty acids
  • Pumpkin seeds have an impressive nutrient profile that benefits many aspects of your health and can be a rich source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

No matter what type of plant protein powder you choose, make sure to read the ingredients list to ensure it suits your dietary needs

The Benefits of Plant-Based Protein Powders

There are plenty of benefits to enjoying protein powders, plant-based ones in particular. Here are the top four major benefits that come with choosing plant-based powders over the others, and what that means for your health and your lifestyle.

1.  A great source of nutrients. For example, pea protein is just as effective as red meat for getting iron, so you don’t need to rely on animal protein to get it.

2.  Plant-based proteins have naturally-occurring dietary fiber: unlike many animal-sourced proteins, plant-based proteins tend to be higher in fiber, which is a key nutrient for digestion and overall health and helps you feel fuller for much longer.

3.  Same protein with less calories: overall, plant-based proteins have fewer calories than, and the same amount of protein as, animal-based protein sources, which gives you greater control over your caloric intake.

4.  Less bloating: many protein powders (whey and casein) contain lactose, a milk-based protein which leads to bloating and a gassy feeling for the 2/3 of people who are lactose intolerant. Plant-based proteins avoid this so that you can feel healthier and get the protein you need.

Protein Powders that Meet Your Body’s Needs

Besides the distinct advantages of plant-based protein powders, they also have another important advantage: they are friendlier to more dietary needs and sensitive bodies. As many people discover that some foods don’t sit well with them, more are on the hunt for products that help them feel great while meeting their nutritional needs.

This is one of the reasons why many people turn to plant-based protein powders. Plant-based powders that use all-natural ingredients are easier to digest and easier on our bodies in general, meaning that you can enjoy them without worrying about symptoms that could impact your lifestyle.

Want Effective Protein Powders? Plant-based is the Way to Go

If you’re looking to boost your protein intake with protein powders, plant-based options from Pure Food Company can help you get the nutrition you need to feel healthier and supercharge your workouts.

Our protein powders are made with all-natural ingredients, and our plant-based recipes are designed to fit most dietary needs. No matter your goals—weight loss, muscle gain, better gut health, more energy—our protein powders can help. Be sure to browse our selection to find the products that suit your goals and your tastes.

Probiotics

What are the Uses and Benefits of Probiotics?

Posted on by Scott Christ
best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation
19
Jul

Probiotics are everywhere these days. You’ve probably seen them in the supplement aisle at the grocery store or on TV commercials talking about the best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation (among other maladies). Some food and drinks have probiotics added now for gut support. Perhaps your doctor has even recommended adding some to your daily regimen. Probiotics are more widely talked about and accessible than ever. So, let’s look at some of the uses and benefits of probiotics and why you should consider adding them to your daily health regimen.

Why Use Probiotics?

Everyone has bacteria in their body. This isn’t always a bad thing though. Because we all have “good” and “bad” bacteria. Our good bacteria help fight the bad bacteria and keep the balance. But sometimes our body needs help. We don’t always get all the vitamins and nutrients we need from the food we eat. That’s why we take vitamins and supplements.

The same goes for probiotics. Probiotics are used to help reduce stomach issues like gas and bloating and restore balance in the gut. When your gut is out of balance, it leads to a condition called dysbiosis, which causes all types of other GI issues. If you find you are often bloated and uncomfortable or suffering from constipation, you may want to investigate the best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation. And, probiotics may help give your immune system a boost too.

Also keep in mind that a poor diet that includes too much sugar and refined grains will throw off the balance of bacteria in your stomach. Using antibiotics is another example of how your stomach’s bacteria can be thrown off by killing too many healthy bacteria. Probiotics will help you restore the balance by adding good bacteria back in.

What are the Benefits of Using Probiotics?

There are many benefits to using probiotics. They can help improve your gut health, which will make you feel better overall. They may help reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms for some people, painful bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. Also, don’t forget about the benefits to your immune health, as previously mentioned. Those are just a few of the benefits of using probiotics. Some probiotics may even help reduce allergy symptoms!

Choosing the best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation will limit the number of harmful bacteria in your stomach and reduce the chances of that bad bacteria growing into something more severe. Taking probiotics can also help limit the chance of you acquiring secondary problems when you’re on antibiotics.

The best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation could help you improve your health

Whether you’ve been recommended probiotics by a doctor or are exploring the world of friendly gut microbes on your own, finding the right probiotic can be overwhelming. There are tons of different types, and they all seem to offer different benefits. We’ve made it simple by offering you the best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation you will find. It’s an all-in-one capsule that will help you reduce gas and bloating, digest ALL foods better, and improve your BMs.

Click here to find out more.

nutrition

Vegan Protein Powder – Five Secrets You Need to Know

Posted on by Scott Christ
Best Vegan Protein Powders
15
Jul

Are you considering adding a vegan protein powder to your diet, or are you curious about why so many people are making the switch? Finding the best vegan protein powders can provide you with a host of benefits, so let’s take a dive into the top five secrets you need to know before investing in plant-based protein.

They Contain Lots of Fiber

Unlike animal-based proteins, vegan protein powders actually contain a lot of fiber. Fiber is essential for digestion, but most people don’t get nearly enough. Investing in the best vegan protein powders can be a good way to boost GI health, particularly if you suffer from problems related to digestion. Whey proteins can result in bloating, gas, and other discomforts, but the right plant-based solution can often optimize your gut health when whey doesn’t agree with you.

It’s Easy to Find Natural, Sustainable Brands

It’s not hard to find plant-based protein companies that have a mission for natural, sustainable products. But the best vegan protein powders won’t contain any of the additives, chemicals, sugars, fillers, gums, and other unhealthy products that are commonly found in animal-based proteins and even many plant-based brands as well. You should also keep an eye out for companies that encourage sustainability and give back to their communities.

They’re Super Nutritious

The best vegan protein powders will also give you a lot more than protein. Since plant-based protein powders are made from plants, you get a variety of other nutrients, too. Depending on the protein powder you pick, you could end up with an amazing blend of minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, and probiotics. Just like using superfoods makes for a great salad, using super-powders makes for a nutritious, satisfying morning smoothie.

Safer Than Whey

You should also be aware that plant-based proteins may be safer than whey-based proteins, particularly for those who have trouble digesting dairy. While animal products and their proteins have long been associated with health risks such as heart conditions, fatigue, and digestive issues, vegan protein powders can enhance your health, energy, and mental clarity. One little-known fact is that plenty of athletes use plant-based proteins and lifestyles to promote better athletic performance and reduce inflammation.

Not All Plant Proteins Are Built Alike —The Best Vegan Protein Powders Are Better for a Reason

Don’t be fooled into thinking all plant-based proteins are alike. Many people that haven’t used protein powders before fall into the trap of incomplete protein powders, which won’t provide you with the same benefits as complete proteins. The best vegan protein powders mix a variety of plant-based ingredients and nutrients to give you the full spectrum of proteins you need for proper nourishment.

And they don’t contain added sugar, “flavors”, gums, or other junk … just real foods. If your plant protein tastes like a sugary milkshake, then it’s probably not healthy!

Overall, there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to finding the best vegan protein powders. From fiber to types of proteins, the right plant-based protein can transform your health and invigorate your daily routine. It’s no wonder so many people are taking advantage of the mental and physical benefits vegan proteins can offer. Visit our website for more information.

Probiotics

Probiotics: Learn What They Can Do for You

Posted on by Scott Christ
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12
Jun

When people think of the term “bacteria,” it’s usually in a negative light. While we’re generally taught that sterile things are good and bacteria is bad, this is often not the case.

That’s because your body is home to millions of good bacteria that work together to keep you healthy. These microorganisms are called “probiotics” and they help balance your gastrointestinal and immune systems in many different ways.

Balancing Your System

Probiotics work to restore the balance of your gut bacteria. But what causes that imbalance? Why are there more bad bacteria than good? A number of culprits can be the cause of these imbalances, but it’s often the result of illness or poor diet.

Antibiotics can also kill too many good bacteria by mistake and lead to an imbalance, as can certain medications. For this reason, it’s definitely a good idea to talk to your doctor about what the best probiotic for bloating gas and constipation (or other digestive issue) might be for you.

Strengthening Immune Systems and Prevention

Taking probiotics has been shown to strengthen your immune system and to aid in maintaining a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria in your body. It helps to think about it this way: your gut contains a lot of bacteria. This collection is called the microbiota. The microbiota consists of both helpful and harmful organisms. When you take probiotics, you introduce more helpful bacteria into the mix, and this gives your immune system an advantage.

Digestive Disorder Treatment

Now let’s talk about probiotics and digestive disorders. There have been several strains of probiotics that have shown positive results in treating ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases. While there is, so far, limited proven efficacy in treatment of Chrohn’s disease, there has been success in the use of probiotics in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It’s important to understand that the best probiotics for bloating, gas, and constipation reduction contain multiple strains. So single strains probiotic supplements are not going to be as effective for relieving these types of symptoms.

Weight Loss and Mental Health

In addition to multi-strain probiotics being best for bloating, gas, and constipation, these types of probiotic supplements have also been shown to help in other areas of your body. Some exciting research is emerging in the field of probiotics and mental health. Although the study of psychobiotics is still developing, there have been some positive outcomes thus far.

Also, probiotics can help prevent the absorption of dietary fat in the intestines, causing the body to expel that fat instead of storing it. One study found that “Probiotic supplementation appears to change gut microbiota by decrease gut permeability, inflammation, and metabolic disorders, creating a promising environment to weight loss.”

Still Discovering

While research in the use of probiotics is still in early phases, when it comes to discovering the full benefits of these bacteria, the future seems bright.

So far, probiotics appear to be safe for most people with few reported side effects, but you should still talk to your doctor about the best probiotic for bloating, gas, or constipation if you’re suffering from those symptoms.

They’ll be able to give you the best advice for how to use probiotics to improve and maintain your body’s health. And we’re still learning more every day! Visit our website for more details.