Okay, it’s technically a protein
shake. But I am not kidding; this thing tastes like a delicious chocolate
shake, or pudding. It really depends on how much water/milk etc you mix it
with. When I got my wisdom teeth out this summer, I needed something soft,
plant based, and nutrient rich to fuel my body while I was stuck on the couch
looking like a chipmunk. Ever since, I have been hooked. Sometimes, I’ll even
mix some up with a minimal amount of milk to make a thick and luscious
chocolate dessert. The best part? While I’m in a heavenly state, enjoying
chocolaty decadence, I am actually consuming one of the healthiest things ever,
hands down.
Vega One shakes, formulated by the
vegan tri-athlete Brendan Brazier, are simply fabulous. One 140 calorie scoop
of this stuff provides you with 50% of your recommended daily nutrient intake.
It is completely plant based, and free from soy, gluten, dairy, and all
artificial ingredients. Considering veganism or vegetarianism and worried about
protein intake? This can help! Vega One provides you with 15g of plant based
protein, more than two and a half egg’s worth. It also provides you with as
much fiber as 3 slices of bread, the equivalent of three servings of veggies,
as many antioxidants as in over two cups of blueberries, the same amount of
omega-3 oils as in two servings of salmon, a cup of yogurt’s worth of
probiotics, as well as all other nutrients your body needs (B vitamins/iron
etc). Yet, I repeat. It tastes like a
chocolate milkshake.
I would not tell a lie.
I have tried several other protein
shakes before. This is absolutely the tastiest.
Each morning, I mix this baby up
with some vanilla almond milk. Given the crazy healthiness of the shake itself,
I splurge a little and use the sweetened kind of almond milk( the unsweetened
just doesn’t quite do it for me). You can mix it with water, or any kind of milk you'd like, Anyway, it combines with the powder to create
a creamy and sweet treat.
I mean, a super nutritious and healthy
breakfast…?
Living on a whole foods/plant based
diet does require a bit of effort to ensure we are getting all of the right
nutrients from the right sources each day. Vega One makes it easy. Each day I
get to have a shake (which is most because I will literally pack a scoop of
protein, my shaker, and an individual almond milk box with me wherever I go), I
know my body has received at least half of the nutrients it needs from the get
go. I fill the rest of my day with whatever I’d like, knowing that by the end
of the night, my body will likely have gotten all it requires to perform
optimally. I feel light, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. Not to
mention, my sweet tooth has been satisfied! Check out Vega’s website. It’s an
incredible resource for clean eating which will help you perform to your
maximum ability, whether it is in professional triathlons or in everyday life.
In the near future, I will also be writing a recommendation post about
Brendan’s book Thrive, which was one
of my many influences in becoming a healthier and better me!
See, the healthiest choice can also
be the yummiest choice!
Be Well.
Love, Julie
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