Two posts. One day. On another roll. Let me tell you!
I skipped CrossFit again tonight, to attend Muscle Pump with my co-worker L McMomsie (She’s the one in the middle). She’s basically my new workout buddy and I love that she’s showing me the ropes. We’ve been going on runs together on trails I’ve never heard of, and now Yoga and Muscle Pump!
I literally just got back from doing it from the local YMCA. I spotted some baby triceps while I was in the elevator. I’m not vain at all ;)
I rarely ever publish blog posts in the evening. But this blog post had to be up before the end of July, because the product I’m talking about below is on a campaign deadline for the end of this month. I was sent some samples from Vega and received their Vega Energizing Smoothies.
You may have seen a few weeks ago that I ended up purchasing some Savi Seeds from Vega not too long ago from a local health food store, on my adventure with my friend Steph! So I’m a wee bit familiar with their products.
Brendan Brazier is a Canadian Ironman Triathlete (much like my Boyfriend — going for his 4th Ironman this August), he happens to be a Vegan professional athlete, meaning his diet is 100% plant based! Brendan is also the author of The Thrive Diet book which came out in 2007. When Brendan was training for his races he found it difficult to fuel, as a lot of the protein powders were made of Whey, which was a no-no for a vegan. He of course found some soy based protein powders but he was trying to cut back on that ingredient. (Read more about the Vega story here).
So, I busted out the first Vega smoothie I’ve ever had, after my workout tonight. I don’t know how much to measure out for a protein shake for myself, so I’m glad that they come in these one drink packets.
Save the best for last? No way folks. Have the best, first. Who doesn’t love a chocolate drink? I’ve been itching to try out Choc-a-lot ever since I received it.
The Vega smoothies comes in a variety of 5 different flavors: Choc-a-lot, Tropical Tango, Vanilla Almondilla, Oh Natural and Bodacious Berry. They are alkaline-forming, free from dairy, gluten and soy, and contains no added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. The smoothies contain:
- 10g of Protein
- 5g fiber
- 1g omega 3
- 2 servings of veggies per serving.
Two servings of veggies and all I have to do is add water and drink it? Sounds easy enough!
I actually didn’t mind the taste of it. It was strange – not the usual protein drink taste. Hard to believe since it’s plant based but the darn tootin’ smoothie really did taste plant-y! It was interesting. The consistency was too liquid-like for me. I ended up throwing about half of my drink out. I think next time I’ll make it with milk, or milk and ice cubes to thicken it up a bit.
Unfortunately since I do not wish to drink two protein powders in a row, I cannot review all of the flavors and the different ways to drink the Vega smoothies. I’ve heard that if you add water to the smoothies/protein powders that it will taste chalk, but I wanted to test it out to give it the full effect. Since it would defeat the purpose of being a completely vegan (even though I am not one) product.
So stay tuned for the following taste tests and final thoughts of these Vega products! I plan on putting some of the next one’s to the test and mixing them with milk for a different taste than adding water to the smoothie, and I have a great plan on adding another one to a bowl of greek yogurt!
Off I go to eat my dinner. Looks good right? Actually come to think of it, it wasn’t that colorful. Tasted some good though. First time making sweet potato fries. Thanks to my besties Boyfriend on making it while I was in Ottawa over the weekend, I’m now a huge fan! (Mine aren’t as crispy though!? Anyone know why? lol)
I cannot believe that one (small) sweet potato creates this many fries!
Are you a smoothie/protein powder drinker after a workout?
If so, what flavors of protein powders do you normally buy?
How do you cook your sweet potatoes? I pan fried mine with a bit of oil…I can’t get over how much they taste like freaking potato french fries! YUM!
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5 Comments
I just reviewed the smoothie powders too, and started off with the Vanilla Almondilla… I mixed it into tart cherry juice and it was pretty good! I had the chocolate this morning mixed with coffee, and while it was good, I would definitely try it with some espresso and milk instead of just straight iced coffee since I couldn’t taste the coffee at all! I agree it tastes “planty,” but I didn’t mind it!
I’ve never tried protein powder – it always intrigues me though!!
Those sweet potato fries look so good. I’ve never made them before, but I’m definitely feeling inspsired from the photo!
Toss your cut sweet potatoes in olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Pop in oven 425 degrees for 30 minutes, tossing 2 or 3 times throughout. Amazing!
Those sweet potato fries look delicious!
I’ve never made them myself before, but I sometimes by them frozen in the bag. But you should post the recipe for these… like how long to fry `em and stuff!
Nancy says: Good idea. I’ll do that once I make my next batch.