What makes drink wholesome gut-friendly?

If you are sick of protein powders that upset your stomach, you have come to the right place. drink wholesome makes protein powders for people with sensitive stomachs with a short list of simple ingredients. 

drink wholesome is gut-friendly because…

drink wholesome is additive-free.

We make gut-friendly protein powders because we do not use food additives. In contrast, most other protein powders use emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners, and flavors, among other additives. Added ingredients like these can cause painful side effects, especially for people with pre-existing gut issues.

Because they look nothing like real food, food additives are hard to digest. As a result, they spend extra feeding your gut bacteria. Gut bacteria produce gas as they eat, so more time to eat means more gas, which can lead to bloating, flatulence, stomach pain, and even constipation. In some cases, partially digested additives can also cause your colon to absorb extra water which means you may 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, 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

Over time, regularly eating food additives can disrupt regulatory pathways in your gut, triggering the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other systemic inflammatory disorders. Additives, especially artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, can also damage your gut microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that help you digest food. This can cause severe gastrointestinal problems, widespread inflammation, and chronic diseases.

our ingredients: 

egg whites, 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

drink wholesome is dairy-free.

We make gut-friendly protein powders because we do not use dairy-based proteins. Many other protein powders use whey and casein, which are byproducts of cheese and yogurt manufacturing. Dairy-based proteins like these are known to trigger digestive problems, particularly for the one third of adults with lactose intolerance. If you have lactose intolerance, you cannot fully digest lactose, the sugar in dairy, so you may experience bloating, gas, diarrhea, and other side effects after consuming whey or casein.

drink wholesome is made with real foods.

A final reason why we make gut-friendly protein powders is that we do not use protein concentrates or isolates. Nearly all other protein powders are made with one or both of these protein sources, which are basically foods stripped down to just the protein. Making protein concentrates and isolates requires substantial mechanical and chemical processing. In some cases, chemical agents like hexane are used to extract the protein, meaning what ends up in your protein shake hardly resembles real food.

Your gut is designed to digest minimally-processed or unprocessed real foods, not artificial or heavily-processed ingredients. This is why consuming protein concentrates and isolates can disturb the gut microbiome. Beyond its role in digestion, this community of microorganisms acts as a barrier against harmful pathogens, supports the immune system, and plays an important role in various physiological functions. This is why gut dysbiosis is not something to be taken lightly.

Instead of using protein concentrates or isolates, we make gut-friendly protein powders with real foods like egg whites and almonds. Turning egg whites into protein powder only requires pasteurization and drying. Almonds, on the other hand, just need to be roasted, pressed to remove some oil, and ground. Minimally-processed protein sources like these are a gut-friendly alternative to protein concentrates and isolates because they contain enzymes and other natural digestive aids that facilitate the digestive process.

If you are able to eat eggs, egg white protein is the best choice for your gut health. It is low in fiber, low in FODMAPs, and alkaline, making it remarkably easy on the stomach. Our happy customers report fewer digestive problems with our egg white protein powder than with any other type of protein supplement. If you are unable to eat eggs, our vegan almond protein powder is an excellent alternative. Almonds have prebiotic attributes, meaning they nourish the diversity of the gut microbiome. They also contribute to regular and healthy bowel movements.

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“It has ingredients you can actually pronounce and is freaking delicious.” – Kallie

Our protein powders are additive-free, dairy-free, and made with real foods, not protein concentrates or isolates. They are perfect for sensitive stomachs, and safe for most gut issues. They are also a great option for people looking to boost their protein intake without the extra processing and added junk.

If you have digestive disease, click on your condition to learn more. Disclaimer: Every gut is different, and ingredients that cause symptoms for one person may not cause them for the next. For this reason, if you suffer from a serious digestive disease, we highly recommend that you order samples.