PRODUCT INFO – 3 protein powder samples, you pick the flavors, 1 sample = 1 serving
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JACK’S STORY – sick of protein powders that upset his stomach, Jack made with own with a short list of simple ingredients
Why drink wholesome?
Our protein powder is additive-free.
One of the reasons why we make the best protein 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 protein 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, coconut, maple sugar, vanilla
the alternative:
Protein Matrix Comprised of (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Micellar Casein, Milk Protein Isolate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptides), Polydextrose, Sunflower Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Tocopherols), Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Powder (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Disodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide), Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Yellow 5, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Papain, Bromelain
Our protein powder is dairy-free.
Another reason why we make the best protein 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 protein powder is made with real foods.
A final reason why we make the best protein powder for sensitive stomachs is that we do not use protein concentrates or isolates. Nearly all other protein 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 protein 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.
+ Why order protein powder samples? Have you ever bought a big container of protein powder only to realize that it upsets your stomach, or that you do not like how it tastes? At this point, you either have to throw it out, or choke it down, neither of which is any fun. If only you could have tried it first… This is why we offer protein powder samples. We know that our protein powders are delicious and easy to digest, but we want you to see for yourself. Plus, if you like them, you will have a better idea of which flavor you like best. And if you do not like them, no sweat. At least you did not spend fifty dollars on something that you have to pour down the drain.
+ How to use our protein powder samples? 1 protein powder sample pack contains 1 serving. The easiest way to use a protein powder sample is to mix it 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 protein shakes are not your thing, you can also add the contents of the protein powder sample to smoothies, oatmeal, and other recipes. Check out our protein powder recipes for more ideas.
+ When to try our protein powder samples? Try our protein powder samples any time you want a protein boost. This may be first thing in the morning or right after a workout. Replacing a meal or part of a meal with a protein shake is another popular way to use protein powder, as it allows you to increase the percentage of your calories that come from protein. Most people use 1-2 servings of our protein powder per day. Consult a licensed dietitian to determine exactly how much protein you need.
+ Where are our protein powder samples made? Our protein samples 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.
+ Who are our protein powder samples for? Our gut-friendly protein powder samples 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 protein powder samples are also made for people who just want an easy protein boost without the extra processing and added junk. You will not find another protein powder with fewer or simpler ingredients.
REFUNDS/RETURNS – Sample orders 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.
