Product Review: PowerBar Clean Whey Protein Bars

written by runnergirl training

PowerBar has created new Clean Whey Protein Bars. They have a variety delicious assortment of flavors, all with high quality ingredients. See below!

Product Review: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

written by runnergirl training

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts are hemp seeds from the hemp plant. They are high in protein, fat & have a mild nutty taste. Their crunchy texture makes them the perfect addition to top salads, shakes/smoothies, cereal and many other dishes.

Hemp hearts are 30% fat and are high in omega-6 & omega-3. They are packed with 25% protein. That is a higher amount of protein compared to other similar food varieties, such as chia seeds. Hemp hearts can be eaten raw or cooked. They are also high in both insoluble and soluble fiber.

They also have a high vitamin & mineral content that includes vitamin E, calcium, zinc, iron & potassium. Another nutritional and health benefit is that they contain an amino acids called arginine. That may help reduce heart disease. Hemp hearts also contain gamma-linolenic acid which can help reduce inflammation & heart disease. The vitamin E content can help soften skin and hair.

Hemp hearts are a complete protein, meaning they contain all of the essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are not produced by the body and need to be consumed in food. Often it is difficult to find woods that contain all of the essential amino acids together. This is a naturally occurring source of complete protein without being modified in a food lab. What better way for your body to be nourished!

A wonderful aspect about Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts is that the protein is plant-based and perfect for diets such as vegetarian, vegan, soy-free and low FODMAP. As a person on those diets due to IBS I know how challenging it can be to consume adequate protein. I love that Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts meets my protein needs.

I enjoy eating my Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts blended in my protein shakes, sprinkled on salads & mixed into almond butter. I really like the subtle taste & texture. It's nice to have a food that has quality nutrition & covers a lot of bases with the vitamins, minerals & protein. I like that is blends easily into the protein drink. On salads, it adds a light texture without being too crunchy or taking away from the salad's flavor. In fact, I found it to really enrich the flavor or anything combined to the hemp hearts.

Pros:

High fiber

High protein

High omega-6 & omega-3
Blends well

Pleasant flavor

Easy to mix in or make a topping

Cons:

None

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Manitoba Harvest provided me with a bag of Hemp Hearts to honestly review. All opinions are mine from personally using the product.

Rest Day Nutrition

written by runnergirl training

Ever wonder what you should eat on rest days from workouts? Basically, you want to follow balanced nutrition each day including rest days. How much you tinker with your recovery day nutrition also relates to your goals. See more below!

Product Review: Spiru-Tein & PB2 & Super Seed

written by runnergirl training

What is your go-to protein shake? I recently decided to switch up mine and set out to find one that met my requirements. It must be vegan, easily digestable, not taste like grit or powder when mixing by hand or in a blender, and help with weight loss.

I like to use almond or coconut milk, Spiru-Tein protein powder, Bell Plantation’s PB2 powdered peanut butter and Garden Of Life Super Seed.

Nature’s Plus Spiru-Tein is my current favorite protein powder. It is available in an array of products including whey protein or soy-free/xylitol. I find the regular Spiru-Tein to be my favorite. They have several flavors and offer packets to large containers to fit your needs. It also helps with weight loss by using spirulina.

Bell Plantation’s PB2 powdered peanut butter is a great way to add in some flavor and protein with adding a lot of fat or calories as with traditional peanut butter spread. I have found it to be easily digestible and not cause any stomach problems. Traditional peanut butter is difficult for me to digest at times.

Garden Of Life Super Seed is a great way to add in fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. It is easily digestible too and has a pleasant light cinnamon aroma.

My guilty pleasure is to add in vegan vanilla animal cookies to work as a thickener. The consistency reminds me of an old school soda fountain thick milk shake. This is my favorite protein shake for pre/post workout or a quick meal. What are your favorite protein shake recipes?

All statements are my own opinions and I received no compensation for mentioning these brands.

Product Review: EAS Soy Protein Powder

 written by runnergirl training

 
EAS Sports Nutrition supplied me with a variety of their soy protein powder to try out and review.

I tried the vanilla EAS soy protein powder. It is a nutritionally balanced and delicious supplement!

It has 20 grams of soy protein. The nutritional information is here.

I liked that it is vegetarian friendly and works well if you are lactose intolerant.

The powder is smooth to drink and is not chalky. It has a smooth texture and tastes great!

I have used many different brands of protein powder over the years. This is a wonderful product and I highly recommend it!

6 Benefits Of Protein

written by runnergirl training

Protein serves a lot of purposes for the body. It is also important to know how much protein to eat each day. Check out these 6 benefits of protein.

Protein Intake Calculator

Try out this protein calculator to estimate your protein intake.