Resolution Support & Superfood Smoothies
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better, to be more active, to lose weight, or to have more energy, then you may want to start incorporating smoothies into your daily diet. Smoothies are a versatile and delicious way to boost your nutritional intake. Whatever your specific nutritional goal or need is, our full selection of smoothies and drink mixes can help you achieve it! Here’s a few of our popular smoothie products available in the Wellness Department:
Greens
Health Force Vitamineral Greens*
Formulated by Dr. Jameth Sheridan, this superfood blend of greens from the earth and ocean is raw, vegan, and goes a step beyond organic to be tested 100% free of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, irradiation, and GMOs. Not content with standard USDA Organic testing, Health Force calls products that meet this standard TruGanictm. Beyond these great qualities is a product that has been pulverized to the point that is dissolvable in liquid without the scratchy fibrous qualities found in many green foods products. This item is both a staff and customer favorite.
Proteins
Plant Fusion Plant-based Protein*
This plant-sourced blend of proteins is perfect if you are looking to add some protein to your diet. Each serving contains 21 grams of protein while adding only 120 calories to your shake. The protein blend comes from organic sprouted quinoa, organic sprouted amaranth, yellow peas, and artichoke. And while you will find enzymes for digestibility and branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) for muscle recovery, you won’t find any GMOs, gluten, soy, or dairy in this product!
SFH (Stronger Faster Healthier) Whey Protein
SFH has a premium line of whey protein that is derived from A2 milk. A2 milk differs genetically from A1 milk. Most milk sold in grocery stores is either A1 or a combination of A1/A2 milk. Research hasn’t been conclusive but many believe that A2 milk is easier to digest due to the type of beta-casein, which constitutes 30% of milk’s protein, it contains. Coincidentally, milk from goats also contains the A2 beta-casein but unlike goat’s milk, A2 cow’s milk does not have a goat’s milk-like taste.
Weight Loss
Garden of Life RAW Fit
RAW Fit is a certified USDA Organic, raw, plant-based, vegan shake that is formulated with weight loss in mind. In addition to 28 grams of protein, RAW Fit also contains green coffee bean extract, chromium, and cinnamon to support healthy blood-sugar levels. Ashwagandha is an ingredient in RAW FIT which can help reduce stress related cravings. There is also a healthy dose of soluble and insoluble fiber to help keep you feeling full. To top it all off RAW Fit contains probiotics and enzymes to support a healthy digestion that can make the most of the nutrition you put into it.
Total Nutrition
Vega One
Vega One is formulated by former professional triathelete and two time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion, Brendan Brazier. With total nutrition in mind, Vega One can cover a lot of your dietary needs. Each serving contains 17 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, almost 7 grams of omegas, 1.5 grams of greens, 1 gram of Maca, 200 mg of antioxidants, 300 mg of enzymes, 1 billion probiotics, and 50% of your daily vitamin and mineral needs. Vega one is a great way to bolster your daily nutritional intake and just like Brendan Brazier, Vega One is vegan.
*Available as a smoothie add-on in the Deli
From chia seeds, to flax seed oil, to local bee pollen, to fiber powders, and superfoods, we have a full spectrum of items for vegans and omnivores alike. Stop in and ask one of the helpful Wellness staff members and we’d be happy to show you a product just right for your needs!
For most of us, the New Year brings resolutions to take better care of ourselves. The Wheatsville Deli offers a wide range of healthy and delicious smoothie options to help you with your health and wellness goals.
Superfood Smoothies
By Lisa Weems, Deli Coordinator
We start our custom smoothies with a base of banana (an excellent source of vitamin B6 that also contains vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber) and add your choice of apple, orange juice, or soy, rice, almond, coconut, or cow milk. We then blend in your choice of fruits—strawberries, pineapple, peaches, mango, blueberries, and/or raspberries, as many or as few as you like! Add in any of our extras for a small additional charge, from yogurt or nut butters for a tasty protein boost, to omega-3 powerhouses chia seed or flaxmeal, to plant- based nutritional supplement powders. You could create a custom smoothie every day of 2015 and never drink the same one twice!
We revamped our smoothie menu a few years back to incorporate an even broader range of ingredients, specifically vegetables. Our January Resolution Smoothie is a nutrient-rich treat that starts with our housemade Gingerade, a perfectly spiced fresh ginger infusion mixed with citrus juices. We blend this tasty brew with banana, spinach, cucumber, and carrot—perfect for a healthy breakfast or post-workout replenishment. We are happy to add the veggie of your choice to your smoothie—just ask your friendly deli counter clerk what is available! Happy new year! Here’s to a healthy and smoothie-filled 2015!