![]() ![]() However, if you’re looking for an inexpensive, organic and non-GMO source of vegan protein, you might want to give this new option a shot in one of our smoothie recipes. The protein powder is also a nice, light green color with a mild flavor, so you can easily mix it in anything and won’t notice the taste a bit. Of course, you could also just make your own by grinding pumpkin seeds up (though they won’t be sprouted) and give this a shot yourself at home. Nutrition-wise, the protein powder has about 7 grams of protein per ounce (14-15 per scoop) with 3 grams of fiber, no sugar and it’s low in net carbohydrates if that’s a concern. Pumpkin seeds are naturally alkaline-promoting because they contain high amounts of chlorophyll, the green pigmnent found in plants. Since pumpkin seeds are one of the most nutritionally-dense seeds out there, boasting iron, magnesium, fiber, amino acids (especially mood-boosting trytophan), it’s a clean source of protein that comes from nothing but raw, sprouted pumpkin seeds, which makes it easy to digest. ![]() Sprouted Pumpkin Seed ProteinĪ new protein to hit the market this year couldn’t be more simple, healthy and yes – vegan! Sprouted pumpkin seed protein powder has also been around for a couple of years, but is showing more in vegan protein mixes, as well as being sold as a separate protein powder itself. If your local producer doesn’t carry them, you can see who does in your state here, and even request that your store do so. The best part? THEY’RE ALSO THE FIRST CERTIFIED NON-GMO crossbreed of apples! Check them out while they’re in season (late winter into early spring at the end of March). Nutrient-wise, they’re similar to other apples containing high amounts of pectin, a soluble fiber that reduces cholesterol, and plenty of potassium and vitamin C to keep your joints feeling well and immune system in good shape. Opal apples naturally resist oxidation slower than other breeds and are not treated with chemicals. They’re also crisp, juicy and delicious, unlike some milder, more fleshy apples. Well, they look like a yellow apple, are incredibly sweet in flavor (think Golden Delicious times 10!) with slight floral and tangy notes. They might not be staples you buy every week or get too much “health buzz,” but they do have high nutritional value, are what might some might call “clean,” and many are also organic and non-GMO. That’s what makes foods and a few products that are actually healthy, and even non-GMO, organic, vegan, and minimally processed or processed-free so awesome. Many products contain additives, fillers, sugar, and chemicals we shouldn’t be spending our money on, exposing our bodies to, and they may also be harmful to the environment. This is the nature of the food industry of course, but it’s still something we should be mindful of before spending our money on things we don’t really know much about. Among these healthier options though, many not-so-great products also appear year after year. Among the many we’ve seen over the years, coconut products, kale, acai, matcha, hemp, chia, and way too many non-dairy milks to count have all stood up well. New, trendy products hit the market every single year.
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