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Chocolate Strawberry
Nutrition Series: Chocolate Strawberry
Colorful, juicy and sweet. Strawberries are truly luscious. The strawberries we know and love originate from 18th century France when a hybrid of two species were mixed together. This red fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of manganese. They are more than 90% water and are low in carbohydrates. We combined nutritious strawberries with cocoa powder and other ingredients to create the chocolate strawberry smoothie. Chocolate strawberries are a savory treat enjoyed by many. Now everyone can enjoy this delicious combo in a dairy free and vegan snack with added protein!
Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries rank in the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity. Antioxidants help boost your immune system and will reduce inflammation. Their beautiful red color comes from phytonutrients and flavonoids. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, several studies have linked the consumption of strawberries to prevention of inflammation disorders, oxidative stress, reduction of obesity and heart disease risk, as well as protection from different cancers. Strawberries are also low calorie. Roughly a quarter of the carbohydrate content of this fruit comes from fiber which is good for digestive health.
Plant Protein
Chocolate Strawberry is part of the Plant Protein product line. Each smoothie in this category share the below properties:
- 10 Grams of Plant-Based Protein (Pea & Brown Rice)
- Vegan, Non-GMO
- Dairy-Free, Gluten Free
- No Added Sugar & Nothing Artificial
Our proprietary blend of pea protein and brown rice protein constitutes a "complete protein", providing you with all 9 essential amino acids the body needs, but is unable to produce on its own.
Fuel For Fire plant proteins are free of any dairy, soy, nuts, and gluten making it an ideal protein for those with any allergies or dietary restrictions. It also is easier for many people to digest than dairy-based proteins like whey or casein.
Additional Fruit in Chocolate Strawberry Fuel For Fire
Banana
Strawberry Fun Fact
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
Mango Coconut
Nutrition Series: Mango Coconut
One of the most consumed fruits in the world is the sweet and delicious Mango. Native to southern Asia, Mangoes are now widely accessible. They come in different forms and range in color depending on which area of the world they are grown. Filled with nutrients, they contain over 20 vitamins and minerals (vitamin A, C, B, K..). The Mango or (Mangifera indica) has also been nicknamed “The King of Fruit”. Blended with coconut water and other fruit, our vegan Mango Coconut plant protein smoothie will take your taste buds to the tropics.
Health Benefits of Mango
Comparable to other fruits, Mangoes can help improve your health in numerous ways. They give your body natural energy to take on life’s tasks, promote skin and hair health (vitamin A), promote healthy digestion (digestive enzymes & fiber), boost your immune system (vitamin C), and more! According to healthline.com, one cup of Mango provides 70% of your recommended dietary intake (RDI) of Vitamin C.
Plant Protein
Mango Coconut is part of the Plant Protein product line. Each smoothie in this category share the below properties:
- 10 Grams of Plant-Based Protein (Pea & Brown Rice)
- Vegan, Non-GMO
- Dairy-Free, Gluten Free
- No Added Sugar & Nothing Artificial
Our proprietary blend of pea protein and brown rice protein constitutes a "complete protein", providing you with all 9 essential amino acids the body needs.
Fuel For Fire plant proteins are free of any dairy, soy, nuts, and gluten making it an ideal protein for those with any allergies or dietary restrictions. It also is easier for many people to digest than dairy-based proteins like whey or casein.
Additional Fruit in Mango Coconut Fuel For Fire
Apple, Banana, Coconut Water
Mango Fun Fact
Did you know that there are hundreds of different types of Mangoes in the world!*
*National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Berry Aҫai
Berry Aҫai
Nutrition Series: Berry Aҫai
In the rainforests of South America, the purple fruit known as the Acai Berry grows from palm trees. The branches can hold hundreds of the small round fruit. Acai Berry has been around for thousands of years, but was introduced to most of the world in the 90’s. It has been a recently popular ingredient in the health industry due to its benefits and is now a Fuel For Fire flavor!
Health Benefits of the Aҫai Berry
The Acai Berry is very high in antioxidants. Even more than other fruits wielding the berry name. In 2006 Nutritionfacts.org had this superfood ranked #1 in Antioxidants and remains high on the list to this day. Antioxidants help boost your immune system and may be good for heart health. Studies have also shown the Acai Berry to help improve cognitive function. Packed with fibers, minerals, and vitamin A, this superfood gives our protein smoothie a nutritional punch.
Additional Fruit in Smoothie Pouch
Apple, Banana, Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry
Plant Protein
Berry Acai is part of the Plant Protein product line. Each smoothie in this category share the below properties:
- 10 Grams of Plant-Based Protein (Pea & Brown Rice)
- Vegan, Non-GMO
- Dairy-Free, Gluten Free
- No Added Sugar & Nothing Artificial