PRODUCT INFO – 10 meal replacement powder samples, you pick the flavors, 1 sample = 1 meal
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JACK’S STORY – sick of meal replacement powders that upset his stomach, Jack made with own with a short list of simple ingredients
Why drink wholesome?
Our meal replacement powder is additive-free.
One of the reasons why we make the best meal replacement powder for sensitive stomachs is that we do not use any food additives whatsoever. Even in small amounts, added ingredients like these can cause painful side effects, especially if you have a sensitive stomach.
Basically, food additives look nothing like real food, making them hard to digest. In some cases, this can cause your colon to absorb extra water and/or prevent your colon from absorbing water. The result is osmotic diarrhea.
Partially digested food additives also spend extra time in your gut, feeding your hungry gut bacteria. Gut bacteria produce gas as they eat, so more time to eat means more gas. Excess gas can cause bloating, flatulence, and stomach pain. It can also slow colonic transit – the amount of time it takes food to travel through the colon – leading to constipation.
Here is a list of the most common food additives in meal replacement powder:
acacia gum, acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, aspartame, carrageenan, cellulose gum, dextrin, dextrose, erythritol, gellan gum, guar gum, gum arabic, inulin, locust bean gum, “natural” flavors, maltodextrin, rice syrup solids, soy lecithin, silica, sucralose, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum, xylitol
What is more, regularly eating food additives can disturb regulatory pathways in your intestines, triggering the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other systemic inflammatory disorders. Food additives, especially artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, can also disrupt your gut microbiome – the collection of microorganisms living in your gut. An unhealthy gut microbiome is a leading cause of inflammation, and linked to the onset and progression of several chronic diseases.
egg whites, almonds, oats, coconut, cocoa, monk fruit
the alternative:
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CANOLA OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, ISOMALTULOSE, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PREMIX, CELLULOSE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDE, XANTHAN GUM, SUCRALOSE
Our meal replacement powder is dairy-free.
Another reason why we make the best meal replacement powder for sensitive stomachs is that we do not use dairy-based proteins. Whey and casein, which are byproducts of cheese and yogurt production, and known to cause digestive issues. This is especially true for people with lactose intolerance, which affects over 1 in 3 adults. Lactose intolerant individuals are unable to fully digest lactose, the sugar in dairy. As you now know, foods that resist digestion can lead to a number of painful side effects.
Our meal replacement powder is made with real foods.
A final reason why we make the best meal replacement powder for sensitive stomachs is that we do not use protein concentrates or isolates. Nearly all other meal replacement powders are made from one or both of these protein sources.
Protein concentrates and isolates are foods stripped of everything but the protein. They undergo heavy mechanical and chemical processing, sometimes with solvents like hexane. As a result, what you put into your body looks nothing like real food.
Your gut is designed to digest minimally or unprocessed foods, not protein concentrates or isolates. More and more research, it follows, is finding that regularly eating refined ingredients like these can alter the composition of your gut microbiome. This is the last thing you want if you have a sensitive stomach.
Instead of using protein concentrates or isolates, we make the best meal replacement powder for sensitive stomachs with egg whites and almonds. Minimally-processed protein sources like these are a gut-healthy alternative to protein concentrates and isolates.
Unlike protein isolates and concentrates, whole foods contain enzymes and digestive aids that help you break them down. Egg whites are also low in fiber, low FODMAP, alkaline (maintain healthy pH levels in your gut), and bioactive (promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria). Almonds, on the other hand, are prebiotic, meaning they improve diversity and composition of the gut microbiome. They promote regular and healthy bowel movements too.
Toggle title Meal replacement powder single-serving packets are convenient for on-the-go consumption. You can easily toss them into your gym bag, purse, or backpack without having to measure out servings each time. They are also perfect for travel as they can be brought on an airplane. Ordering meal replacement powder single-serving packets lets you try a variety of flavors too. This is great for people who like to switch up their meal replacement powder flavor frequently.
+ How to use our single-serving meal replacement powder packets? The easiest way to use a single-serving meal replacement powder packet is to mix the contents with 1-2 cups of your liquid of choice. We recommend milk or a milk alternative, but you can also mix it with water. We also recommend using a blender, shaker bottle, or electric mixer to help the powder dissolve. If meal replacement shakes are not your thing, you can also add the contents of the single-serving meal replacement powder packet to smoothies, oatmeal, and other recipes.
+ When to use our meal replacement powder single-serving packets? The best time to use our meal replacement powder single-serving packets is in the morning. The 30 grams of protein will keep you full until lunch, discourage overeating, and reduce snacking later in the day. That said, you can use meal replacement powder any time of day for a quick, nutritious meal. Most people use 1-2 servings of our meal replacement powder per day. Consult a licensed dietitian to determine exactly how many you need.
Toggle title Our single-serving meal replacement powder packets are made in Plymouth, Massachusetts in a FDA-Registered, GMP-Certified facility. We have worked with the same team since day one, and are proud to employ within our local community. Although we source ingredients from around the world, our primary ingredients come from US farms. Unlike other companies, we built our supply chain ourselves, so we know exactly where our ingredients come from.
Toggle title Our gut-friendly single-serve meal replacement powder packets are made for people with sensitive stomachs. They are dietitian-approved safe for most gut issues, and unlikely to cause side effects. If you suffer from candidiasis, Crohn’s, diverticulitis, gastritis, gastroparesis, GERD, lactose intolerance, leaky gut, IBS, IBD, SIBO, ulcerative colitis, or any other digestive disease, please give them a try. Our single-serve meal replacement powder packets are also made for people who just want an easy, nutritious meal without the extra processing and added junk. You will not find another meal replacement powder with fewer or simpler ingredients.
REFUNDS/RETURNS – Orders of meal replacement powder single-serving packets are non-refundable and non-returnable. If your order does not arrive, or arrives damaged, however, we will send you a free replacement.
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. drink wholesome is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
