These past several months, I've begun to pay a lot more attention to what and when I eat and how it affects me throughout the day. Not just out on a run, but at work and at home. I drink protein shakes as either a meal replacement or as a supplement on days with long training runs.
I'm perpetually on the hunt for something that is healthy, satisfying, and tastes good.
There are four factors I had to consider:
- First of all, I have a sensitive stomach. And running will often trigger it.
I know what I can have during my runs: coconut water or plain water to drink, Clif Shot Blocks for fuel. Anything else is a gamble. But for a long while, I was still working out what is the best thing to have before a run.
- Second, I can't run (or function at all) on a completely empty stomach. But some mornings a banana or a toasted English muffin with nut butter is just too much food. A shake or a small protein-packed snack is what I need.
- Third, I've embraced a plant based diet. And I don't think I've ever felt better. Plant-based eating is a diet focused around plant foods: fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds.
This also means zero animal products: no meat, fish, dairy, eggs, gelatin, or other animal by-product. As a long-time vegetarian (20+ years), I don't miss meat, but I was unprepared for how great I felt eliminating dairy and eggs.
- Four, I don't have a lot of time - but I don't want breakfast from a drive-thru either. As much as I would love to whip up pancakes from scratch every morning, it isn't going to happen. Now, a lot of my Disney Princess fantasies have come true, but the forest creatures doing the cooking and cleaning? I'm still waiting for that one... So, yes - ease of preparation is key.
Manitoba Harvest recently partnered with Fit Approach's Sweat Pink Ambassador team, and I was one of the lucky ones to receive a sample of their Hemp Pro 70 protein powder. I got two flavors: Chocolate and Vanilla. It's no secret I love chocolate - so I wanted to try this one right away.
But before I tore into my samples, I asked myself does this fit all of my criteria above?
A quick perusal of the Manitoba Harvest turned up this:
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hoose HempPro 70 if….- You’re an athlete looking for a pre or post workout protein shake.
- You’re experiencing bloating and/or an unsettled stomach from other protein powders.
- You’re used to a whey protein and curious to try a plant-based protein powder, such as hemp.
- You want nutrition on the go! HempPro 70 is the only water soluble hemp protein powder on the market. This means you can literally throw it in a shaker cup with some water and take it with you on the road.
- You’re looking to add extra protein to your diet. HempPro 70 has 20 grams of protein per 30 gram serving - our highest protein powder option.
Yep - that fits all my criteria, and then some! So I decided to make something really simple with my samples.
Three ingredients:
- Rice Milk, 6 oz.
- Chia Seeds (whole, not ground), 1 heaping tablespoon
- Hemp70 chocolate powder, one serving
Directions:
1) Pour into two or three small reusable containers.
2) Refrigerate overnight.
No need to blend - HempPro70 is water-soluble, remember?
The next morning, you have a chocolatey superfood treat with enough protein to fuel you through lunch.
Yes, that's it. Doesn't get any easier.
Learn more about Manitoba Harvest and their hemp protein shakes at the following links.
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Also, if you order either the chocolate or vanilla Hemp Pro 70 from the Manitoba Harvest website, use the code: SWEATPINKPRO70 for 20% off your order.
Also, if you order either the chocolate or vanilla Hemp Pro 70 from the Manitoba Harvest website, use the code: SWEATPINKPRO70 for 20% off your order.
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