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Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder Nutritional Booster Review

June 10, 2016 by Tam 2 Comments

Disclaimer: I was given 4 bags of Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder and Nutritional Boosters to review as a Sweat Pink Ambassador with Fit Approach. As always, all opinions are my own.

I was excited when I was chosen to try Bob’s Red Mill new protein powders. I’m a fan of their oats and flour and it’s a brand I know and trust. I received a beautiful box filled with 4 of their new protein powder and nutritional boosters, a booklet of recipes and a shaker cup.

I love that all of the protein powders have 20 g of plant protein. Sometimes I don’t do too well with whey or soy protein. Additionally, all of the protein powders have nutritional boosters, too! They have a good amount of fiber and probiotics.

Here are nutritional facts:

20g plant-based protein per serving
12g fiber per serving (9 g soluble fiber)
Beneficial Bacillus coagulans probiotics
Good source of omega-3 fatty acids
35% RDA iron per serving
Gluten free
Vegan
No soy ingredients
No dairy ingredients
Unsweetened

As stated by Bob himself, the product is great those of us on-the-go, who like protein powder to fuel an active lifestyle, but need something without artificial sweetners, synthetic vitamins and extra junk. It’s simple and most importantly, it tastes great!

I tried Vanilla first and love that it’s sweetened with monk fruit extract for a touch of sweetness. It’s not too sweet and doesn’t have a weird after taste.

I decided to make a fruit smoothie with the Vanilla Protein Powder and Nutritional Booster. It was perfect after a long run on the trails. I added mango, pineapple, frozen banana and coconut milk to the Vanilla Protein Powder and Nutritional Booster. I added a touch of cinnamon, too. It was refreshing and delicious!

Usually my smoothies are really green but I decided to treat myself after a long day on tough trails in the heat. This was perfect!

I made a smoothie with the Chocolate Protein Powder and Nutritional Booster, frozen bananas and almond milk for my boyfriend and he really liked it! He’s not into trying protein powders like I am but he liked the consistency and taste. He is not used to plant protein and when he asked what the after taste was, I said, “That’s what plant protein tastes like!” He enjoyed it and drank it all! It was just like a milk shake!

The Protein & Fiber Nutritional Booster is great tasting even though it’s unflavored.

I tried it with spinach, nectarine, cinnamon, turmeric and grapefruit seed extract–these are the usual ingredients in my green smoothie. It was tasty and filling.

I had it before my training run and it kept me going until dinner time. I like that it has 12 g of fiber, too!

I tried the Chai Protein Powder and Nutritional Booster, taking ideas from the recipe booklet that I received. I added oats, cacao nibs and almond milk with the Chai Protein Powder to make a smoothie.

I wasn’t sure I’d like the Chai flavor in a smoothie but I really did. I think it would be great during the fall when I crave chai and pumpkin flavors. I want to try the Chai Protein Powder and Nutritional Booster in a pumpkin cookie or pancake recipe!

I always have a smoothie during recess time and Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder and Nutrtional Boosters have kept me going during a stressful time, now at the end of the school year! They taste really great and have great ingredients in them!

I’ll be on vacation soon and will experiment with recipes using the Protein Powder and Nutritional Boosters! I’m thinking some protein energy balls and cookies would be awesome! Stay tuned for more fun ideas and a giveaway! For now, you can try Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder and Nutritional Boosters for $1 off! Click here for the coupon! Here’s to a great product to keep us going on busy days, before workouts and after workouts!

Update: Read about my Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder and Nutritional Boosters Pancake Recipe here!

Your path, your pace, Tam

Amazing Grass Protein Superfood Giveaway

May 2, 2016 by Tam 2 Comments

Disclaimer: I was given a container of Amazing Grass Protein Superfood to review as a Sweat Pink Ambassador with Fit Approach. As always, all opinions are my own.

I was thrilled to be selected to try this new product from Amazing Grass. I’m a fan of their products and used to drink the Green Superfood–before green smoothies got really big. I always like to try different protein powders so I was excited to try Protein Superfood because not only is it a protein powder but it’s an all-in-one with greens, fruits and veggies!

We got an amazing box of goodies from Amazing Grass. We got a full sized container of Protein Superfood, a Hands on Hemp produce bag, a PrAna Maha Yoga Towel and an awesome mason jar with a glass straw from Simply Straws. (Drinking out of a mason jar with a glass straw has really elevated my smoothie game! It’s the little things, right?)

I always drink a green smoothie for my mid-morning snack at recess time and my afternoon snack at around 4 pm. I was happy to mix things up with Protein Superfood.

I made my green smoothie with greens, a little bit of fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or any fruit you like!), and 1 scoop of Amazing Grass Protein Superfood.

I added a teaspoon of Vietnamese cinnamon, a teaspoon of turmeric and a couple of raw almonds. Sometimes I add MCT oil or coconut oil. I usually add flax, chia or hemp seed to my smoothies but Protein Superfood already has hemp and chia in it so I didn’t add more. I filled my cup with almond milk and water. I blended it and it was ready to drink!

Protein Superfood tastes really good. Organically grown and harvested from their own family farm in Kansas, Amazing Grass uses nutrient-rich greens in all of their products. Amazing Grass Protein Superfood is an all-in-one nutrition shake with plant-based protein, greens, fruits and veggies!

One scoop of Protein Superfood has:

only 110 calories
20 grams of plant-based protein which include pea, chia, quinoa and hemp
less than 1 gram of sugar (which I always look for in a protein powder–that it not have too much sugar)
7 alkalizing greens (wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, broccoli and spinach)
fruits and veggies (beet, carrot, sweet potato, goji, acai, banana and more!)

You can just add one scoop to 12 oz. or more of water or milk and drink it as is! It tastes great this way! As pictured above, the Pure Vanilla Protein Superfood with almond milk is green, smooth in texture and was easy to mix. It doesn’t have a weird, chalky aftertaste like some protein powders have. It’s easy to drink and really tastes good.

I had my Protein Superfood before workouts…

and after workouts to refuel. My smoothies kept me full. I’ve tried many protein powders of all types, from whey to pea. They almost always have a chalky after taste. Sometimes I get a reaction from protein that is whey or egg based. Sometimes I add it to my smoothies and it doesn’t satisfy my hunger. Amazing Grass has made a product that has what I’ve been looking for. It has plenty of protein and it keeps me full. And it has greens, fruits and veggies. If you’re an on-the-go type of person (aren’t we all?), you’ll love this shake. It really tastes delicious!

For my gluten sensitive friends, you’ll be happy to know that Protein Superfood is gluten free! It’s non-gmo, vegan and kosher, too! Each serving promotes lean muscle, aids in digestion and satisfies hunger. This is important for me, as I often run in the evening, before dinner and need something to keep me fueled through the workout until dinner time.

Now you want to try Amazing Grass Protein Superfood, right? I knew you would! You can enter via the Rafflecopter to win a full size container! You get to choose between Original, Pure Vanilla and Chocolate Peanut Butter! Follow Amazing Grass on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Comment here with which flavor you’d like to try! If you just can’t wait for the giveaway to end, purchase Protein Superfood now and save 30% using code SWEATPINKTam16. This offer expires May 31, 2016.

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Your path, your pace, Tam

SOS Rehydrate Mango Recovery Smoothie Recipe & Giveaway!

November 23, 2015 by Tam 7 Comments

Disclaimer: I was given SOS Rehydrate Mango Recovery Hydration Drink Mix to review and give away as a #sweatpink ambassador with FitApproach. As always, all opinions are my own!

I’d heard great things about SOS but had not tried it so I was excited to have this opportunity to try their new flavor, Mango!

SOS Rehydrate is a fast-acting electrolyte replacement and hydration drink that combats dehydration and is perfect for active lifestyles, days when you’re on-the-go or after a fun-filled holiday.

It’s a doctor formulated hydration drink mix and works as effectively as an IV. SOS Rehydrate has 3 times the amount of electrolytes as that of an average sports drink. It helps you absorb 3 times more water than just drink water alone. SOS Rehydrate tastes great and has 75% less carbohydrates than sports drinks.

Check out the comparison chart! And there is tons more information on the SOS Rehydrate website! I love that is is 100% free from artificial additives and only has 10 calories per serving.

I had a couple of packets of SOS Rehydrate after my first 50k at Ray Miller on November 7th. After the 50k, I wasn’t hungry nor was I thirsty. I knew my body was not quite right. I had a couple of packets of SOS the next day and felt much better. I felt cleansed in a way and my body was slowly recovering after being on my feet for over 10 hours.

I’ve been taking SOS Rehydrate with me to drink after races, too. I had a recovery drink after my Avengers Half Marathon to start balancing electrolyte levels right away.

I had a long week at work, finishing report cards and working on school activities. I had a Turkey Trot after that long week and recovered right away with my SOS Mango Recovery Drink.

I decided to make a recovery smoothie to kick off my Thanksgiving holiday. It’s been weeks of nonstop activity–the stress going into my 50k, running the 50k, recovering from my 50k, teaching, school-wide activities that I’m in charge of, report cards and more. My immune system has been down and I needed a good smoothie for a pick-me-up.

SOS Mango Recovery Smoothie:

• 1 1/2 cups of greens (spinach, kale)

• 1/2 persimmon

• 1/2 orange

• 1/3 banana

• 8 raw almonds

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

• 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract (great for combatting a cold)

• almond milk and water

• 1 packet of SOS Rehydrate Mango Recovery Hydration Drink Mix

I put all of the greens, fruit, nuts and seeds in my NutriBullet.

I added the Mango Recovery Hydration Drink Mix! I added about 1 cup of almond milk and filled the rest with water to the Max Fill Line.

I blasted it for about 20 seconds.

Ready to serve! Yum! It was refreshing and tasty. You can add any fruit you’d like. I had persimmon on hand from my family tree and I love persimmon during this time of year. I think adding strawberries would be really good, too.

I love that SOS Rehydrate comes in individual packets. They’re great to take with you when you’re running, traveling or busy at work. Now, you can win a box of SOS Rehydrate Mango Recovery Hydration Drink Mix, too!

SOS Rehydrate Mango Recovery Hydration Drink Mix contest runs from November 23, 2015 to November 29, 2015 at 12:00 am, PST. One lucky reader will win a box of 10 individual servings. Follow @SOSrehydrate on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. Comment below with how you’d use SOS Rehydrate to recover!

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Contestants must enter on the Rafflecopter widget in order to win.
All winning entries will be verified. If a winning entry cannot be verified as completed, a new winner will be drawn. Winner will be provided the prize directly from SOS Rehydrate. Substitutions unlikely but may apply. Tamarathoner is not responsible for failure of sponsor to deliver product. If you have already won this item on another blog, please disclose so that another winner can be chosen. Good luck!

Your path, your pace, Tam

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