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vegan chocolate protein powder
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STOMACH AND GUT FRIENDLY – Easy to digest. No bloating. No constipation. No diarrhea. No gas. No stomach pain.
100% REAL FOODS – Additive-free. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Made with real foods, not protein isolates.
EASY PROTEIN BOOST – 15g plant protein per serving. 14 servings. Blend it with cold milk or water. Nutrition Facts.
MADE IN THE USA – Handmade in New England. Thanks for supporting a small business!
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1. Our vegan chocolate protein powder is additive-free.
Our vegan chocolate protein powder is additive-free. Most protein powders, on the other hand, are full of food additives. Although not necessarily bad for you in small quantities, additives can add up quickly (especially if you drink a protein shake every day) and cause gastrointestinal (GI) side effects like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, and stomach pain. This is because food additives are hard to digest, and sit in your gut for longer than food should, which gives your gut bacteria more time to eat. As they eat, these bacteria produce gas, causing bloating and stomach pain. Gas also slows colonic transit (the amount of time it takes food to travel through the colon), which can lead to constipation. In the long term, food additives can disrupt regulatory pathways in the intestine and trigger the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and systemic inflammatory disorders.
When buying unflavored protein powder, one ingredient to avoid in particular is artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are among the most harmful food additives in the long term as they alter the composition of your gut microbiota (the collection of microorganisms that help you digest food). This can lead to serious, chronic GI problems, widespread inflammation, and permanent damage to the gut microbiome. Some sweeteners, especially sugar alcohols like xylitol, are also poorly absorbed by the gut (meaning they feed those hungry gut bacteria), and cause diarrhea because they draw water into your intestine. Now you finally have something to blame for those post-protein shake trips to the bathroom!
Here is a list of the most common food additives in protein powder:
acacia gum, acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, aspartame, carob bean gum, 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
When it comes to identifying food additives, go with your gut. 😉 As a rule of thumb, they are the ingredients that you cannot pronounce. Food additives are not the only thing to look out for when buying protein powder, however. There are several other ingredients that can upset your stomach.
our vegan chocolate protein powder ingredients:
almonds, coconut, cocoa, monk fruit
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
*This is the actual ingredient list of one of the best-selling protein powders in the United States.
2. Our vegan chocolate protein powder is dairy-free.
Our vegan chocolate protein powder is dairy-free. Most protein powders are made with dairy-based proteins like whey and casein, which are byproducts of cheese and yogurt production. They are known to cause digestive issues, especially for people with lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Over one in three Americans are lactose intolerant, and the prevalence of IBS is somewhere between 10 and 15 percent in the United States. It follows that you may be lactose intolerant or have IBS and not even know it. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a poorly understood condition, and it is unclear why dairy triggers symptoms. Lactose intolerance, on the other hand, is clearly understood. People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest lactose, the sugar in dairy. As you just learned, partially digested food feeds the bacteria in your gut, which produce gas.
3. Our vegan chocolate protein powder is made with real foods.
Our vegan chocolate protein powder is minimally-processed. Most protein powders, on the contrary, are made with protein concentrates and/or isolates, foods stripped of everything but the protein. They are listed on the ingredient list as “pea protein” and “whey protein” as opposed to “peas” and “whey.” I will not go into the details, but protein concentrates and isolates undergo heavy mechanical and chemical processing before becoming protein powder. Sometimes, manufacturers use chemical solvents like hexane to isolate (separate) the protein from the food. This means that what you end up putting into your body looks nothing like real food.
If you think about it, your gut was designed to digest naturally occurring foods, not laboratory formulated imitations, so if you feed it anything but real food, it might get upset. The long term implications of eating processed foods are still not well understood, but more and more research is finding that it can alter the composition of your gut microbiota, and lead to permanent damage to the gut microbiome. It is therefore in your best interest to avoid protein powders made with protein concentrates and isolates.
Instead of using protein concentrates or isolates, we use almonds. Almonds are simply roasted, pressed, and ground before becoming protein powder. Unlike protein concentrates or isolates, they still contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients like calcium and vitamin E. We prefer almonds to other minimally-processed plant protein sources because they are more gut-friendly. Research suggests that almonds possess prebiotic properties and can improve the diversity and composition of the gut microbiome.
The best vegan chocolate protein powder.
Our gut-friendly vegan chocolate protein powder is additive-free, dairy-free, and made with real foods, not protein isolates. It is perfect for people with gut issues and sensitive stomachs, as well as for people just looking to boost their protein intake without the processing and added junk. Our happy customers include people with Candidiasis, Crohn’s, diverticulitis, gastritis, gastroparesis, GERD, lactose intolerance, leaky gut, IBS, IBD, SIBO, and ulcerative colitis. Order samples to see if our easy to digest vegan chocolate protein powder is right for you.
Product Information – 14 servings, 15 grams of protein per serving. Handmade in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Refund/Return Policy – We cannot accept returns, sorry. We therefore recommend that you order samples before buying a full-size item. If an order arrives damaged or spoiled, we will issue a refund or send a replacement at no cost to you.
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FAQ
What is the best vegan chocolate protein powder?
This is the best vegan chocolate protein powder. Protein powder is, to put it simply, a powdered version of high protein foods. It is not nutritionally superior to any other dietary protein, it is just more convenient to eat. The main dietary protein source in our vegan chocolate protein powder is California almonds. The nuts are harvested from the tree, hulled, and shelled. They are then sorted, pasteurized, roasted, and milled into a paste, which is pressed to remove roughly 75% of the fat (almond oil). To make vegan chocolate almond protein powder, we mill what is left over to fine powder. Compared to what it takes to extract protein from other foods (peas, milk, etc.), this is hardly processing. We can therefore guarantee that this vegan chocolate protein powder is the most natural (least processed) plant protein powder on the planet. If that does not make it the best vegan chocolate protein powder, then your priorities are mixed up.
What to mix with vegan chocolate protein powder??
We recommend mixing vegan chocolate protein powder with 1-2 cups of cold milk. If protein shakes are not your thing, you can mix vegan chocolate protein powder with oatmeal and yogurt, or add it to baked goods.
What to make with vegan chocolate protein powder?
You can make smoothies, pancakes, and overnight oats with vegan chocolate protein powder. Check out our vegan chocolate protein powder recipes for more ideas.
Which vegan chocolate protein powder tastes the best?
Looking for the best vegan protein powder chocolate flavor? This is the best tasting vegan chocolate protein powder because it is made with real foods, not protein isolates. Protein isolates, which are listed on the ingredient list as “pea protein” and “whey protein” as opposed to “peas” and “whey,” are the main source of protein in 99% of protein supplements. They have a chalky aftertaste because they have been stripped of the nutrients that make food taste good. Try our vegan protein powder chocolate flavor to taste the real food difference.
How to make vegan chocolate protein powder taste better?
Here are a few things that might make your vegan chocolate protein powder taste better. First, use a blender or shaker bottle. Second, mix it with milk, not water. Third, add ice or (even better) a frozen banana.
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.
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| Dimensions | 7.125 × 3.5 × 11.25 in |
Howard –
The other vegan shakes I have tried have ripped my gut and bowels up. The whey shakes powder me an insulin spike (I can literally feel it) even the grass fed stuff with no additives. This shake has caused no side effects whatsoever. Thanks for finding a solution for those of us who are very active and need protein powders we can digest.
Sivan –
Just wanted to say thank you! I’ve been looking for a shake that is low in sodium and found yours and decided to try it. I have been drinking many protein shakes in the last five years from Isagenix, orgains and others. Always gave me uncomfortable belly feeling (no need for details😁) but helped with muscle building and weight lose.
Because of a medical issue, I’ve been suggested by the doctor to be on a low sodium diet and all the shakes I had are high in sodium so I was on the look for a low sodium powder and found yours by googling it. I ordered the chocolate and it’s absolutely delicious and no aftertaste or symptoms. Now I ordered the vanilla. Both vegan. I mostly feel full after drinking it but in need for a meal replacement one.
Enoch –
Protein powder is one of my favorite sources of protein. However, regular protein products always give me diarrhea and sickness. I have been looking for the perfect product and now I found it. I bought the samples, tried it and THIS IS AMAZING. Drink wholesome is definitely the best protein product on the market.
Kallie –
I LOVE your brand story. I find it so inspiring and incredible that you created this company right out of college. Also- genuinely the best protein powder I’ve ever had. Bravo 👏
Rachel Smith –
For years I just assumed that whey protein was all there was, and after being diagnosed with IBS it finally made sense to me why I felt so terrible after taking it. A few years ago I happened upon Drink Wholesome online and immediately fell in love! Although I’ve have to switch to the vegan due to my IBS it is just as amazing. I feel full and energized without the stomach issues.
Lisa –
This stuff is amazing..I use it as a meal replacement..will continue to buy..the company needs to market this product more. I found it on Google by trying to find a protein powder with monk fruit. So here I am..buy it, you won’t be sorry!
Karen Fox –
I wasn’t sure how I would tolerate the almonds, but so far so good. The taste is also excellent for a vegan protein powder. I wish it had a bit more protein per serving, but 15g is sufficient.
Garrett –
Protein shakes are highly processed with low quality fillers and Drink Wholesome is the cleanest protein powder I have found. The simplicity of the ingredients is awesome. I’m a competitive cyclist and when I can’t get a good nutritionally dense meal in after a workout, I need a protein shake that is as clean as I eat.
Kathy MacDonald –
What I love: easy on the stomach, really filling, rich chocolate flavor. What I don’t: hard to mix. I highly recommend using a blender. Other than that, a really good option for people with IBS, especially if you’re vegan.
Emma Beckerman –
Great product and customer service. They actually called me back after I left a voicemail and were really helpful. I love this new flavor. You can really taste the roasted almonds and it has a rich chocolate flavor. I blend it into smoothie and sometimes add it yogurt. No GI side effects whatsoever.
Pat Davis –
I add drink wholesome to my morning smoothie every day. It’s the only vegan protein powder that doesn’t mess with my stomach. The flavor is good, but you definitely need to use a blender. I make protein bars with it too. They’re a bit crumbly, but definitely tasty.
Isaiah Bridges –
A bit hard to mix, but nothing a blender can’t fix. The flavor is rich and chocolately. You can’t beat the ingredients and I definitely find that it’s easier to digest than other protein powders. I make a protein shake every morning and I haven’t yet noticed any side effects. Good stuff overall!
Davis Miller –
I like this new flavor and for a vegan protein powder it’s exceptional. Chocolately and not too sweet. No bloating or gas either. I will be back for more. Thank you!!
Colleen –
I have IBS and this is simply the only vegan protein powder that doesn’t upset my stomach. It also tastes great and it mixes well in a blender. Definitely recommend.