(NaturalNews) Continuing our article series on new raw foods, today we take a look at an exciting new raw, sprouted protein product from Sprout Living (
www.SproutLiving.com). It's called
Sproutein, and it's a (relatively) high-protein powder made almost entirely from freeze-dried sprouts.
The raw protein supplement market is simply exploding with consumer demand. As people learn about the benefits of plant-based proteins and raw foods, they're increasingly looking for raw, plant-based
protein products that provide the
nutrients they need to stay
healthy and fit.
Sprout Living (
www.SproutLiving.com) has just come out with a new
protein product called
Sproutein. At the Raw Spirit Fest, I was handed the very first sample of this product, along with a hot-off-the-press label that I had to stick on it myself! Made from freshly freeze-dried sprout powders (see below), this product is raw, nutrient dense and absolutely packed with
phytonutrients that nourish the
body and eliminate degenerative
disease (like cancer or heart disease). There are so many anti-cancer nutrients in this product, it would take me a whole book just to cover them.
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Most protein
products are one dimensional and don't provide many phytonutrients. That's fine if you're adding your own
superfoods to your protein
smoothies, but some people want a protein source that's rich in sprout nutrients. That's where Sproutein fits the bill. The drawbacks are that it's only about 1/3rd protein and it's a bit on the gritty side (13g of
fiber vs. 11g of protein per serving). The
taste is also definitely not for beginners looking for a sweet-tasting protein. This is more for hard-core folks looking for very high nutrient density in a protein
powder. I really enjoyed it in my smoothies, but then again I'm the kind of guy that drinks marine phytoplankton in my
water.
The incredible healing power of sprouts
You're no doubt familiar with the remarkable healing
benefits of raw sprouts. Sprouts are nutrient-dense superfoods, and they're loaded with enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. They even pack a potent anti-cancer punch: Many in the
raw foods community consider
sprouts to be the most powerful class of cancer-fighting
foods in the world, and
eating raw broccoli sprouts every day, for example, bathes your body's cells in a healing stream of anti-cancer nutrients.
The Sproutein product from Sprout Living is brand new, just released days ago. It's USDA Organic and 100% raw. It contains absolutely no fillers, chemical sweeteners or additives of any kind. Here are the ingredients:
Freeze Dried Sprout Powders (Sunflower Sprouts, Amaranth Sprouts, Millet Sprouts, Flaxseed Sprouts, Kale Sprouts, Quinoa Sprouts, Mung Bean Sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts), Hempseed Protein Powder, Goji Berry Powder, Black Maca Root Powder, Yacon Root Powder, Lucuma PowderAs astute nutritionists will note, the yacon root and
lucuma powder add a touch of sweetness to the formula. The
maca root gives a bit of energy, and the
goji berry powder offers a wealth of health-boosting phytonutrients.
The kale sprouts,
alfalfa sprouts, sunflower sprouts and
flaxseed sprouts are all
powerful anti-cancer superfoods that many people have used to actually cure advanced-stage cancers. The number of people curing
cancer on a raw foods diet is simply astonishing, by the way, and sprouts are one of their main foods.
The flaxseed sprouts offer healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and the
quinoa sprouts offer healthy, full-spectrum protein. Together, it's an impressive formula that really delivers hard-core
nutrition to those who want a nutrient-dense form of protein in their
diet.
The nutrition facts on Sproutein
Each serving is 4 scoops (57g) and contains:
• 5g of
fat (all plant-based, healthy fats)
• 35g of carbohydrates (all plant-based, low-glycemic carbs)
• 11g of protein
• 13g of fiber
So how does Sproutein taste?
For starters, it's a bit on the gritty site. I recommend blending it with a
smoothie rather than just stirring it into water. The texture is definitely not as
smooth as something like SunWarrior brown rice protein (
www.SunWarrior.com), but this is understandable, given that it's made of freeze-dried sprouts.
The taste is quite nice if you're really into hard-core raw foods nutrition. I loved it. But for regular folks, this product is too green-tasting and intense. In other words, your kids are probably not going to ask for seconds. It's not a mainstream consumer product. It's just for the most well-informed health-conscious consumers who understand the incredible healing
power of sprouts and want a superfood
supplement that delivers it.
Compared to other
superfood products, it's nowhere near as tasty as Delicious Greens 8000, for example (
www.Greens8000.com), nor does it come close to the really smooth taste of Emerald Balance (
www.EmeraldBalance.com). It's more along the lines of superfoods from Dr. Jameth Sheridan of HealthForce (
www.HealthForce.com), which are widely considered the most nutritionally-potent superfood powders in the world.
Fresh is still better
One thing you should always consider about
superfood supplements (including this one) is that
fresh is always the best. If you can eat fresh sprouts, that's better than eating freeze-dried sprouts. And freeze-dried is better than cooked. So always go for the fresh, raw, living foods when you can. At times when you don't have access to fresh, go for the superfood
supplements (or use them together).
For example, each day I blend up a fresh batch of
raw food juices. I blend
organic celery, carrots,
kale, parsley, citrus fruits and berries into a delicious RAW
green smoothie. But I don't stop there: I add superfood powders like Boku Superfood (
www.BokuSuperfood.com), Living Fuel (
www.LivingFuel.com) or Emerald Balance. I'm now starting to add Sproutein powder to that mix.
This gives me a combination of fresh, RAW superfoods and the freeze-dried superfood powders. I also like to use Vitamineral Green or other nutrient-dense powders to crank up the nutrient density of the drink.
If I were traveling and blending up
food in a hotel room, I would obviously have to go with just the straight powders, and that's fine for a few days, but I always get back to fresh, raw juices as quickly as possible.
Sproutein is also more convenient than live, fresh sprouts. Growing sprouts takes time and effort, and if you've ever grown a farm of sprouts in your own kitchen, you know how much work it can be. Sproutein makes it simple for you: Just eat the powders, and you can eliminate the time (and mess) of growing the sprouts yourself. For that fact alone, it's worth every penny.
Get your own Sproutein at
www.SproutLiving.com and enjoy it!
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Notes:This is a multi-part article series, so continue checking the NaturalNews.com home page in the days ahead to read them all. Disclaimer: I have no financial relationships with any of these companies and have not been paid to mention them here.
Coming up next in this
Best New Raw Food Products series: A brand new raw
Kale Chip Snack that's so delicious, you just can't stop eating... but it's okay, since it's dried kale!
About the author: Mike Adams is a consumer health advocate and award-winning journalist with a mission to teach personal and planetary health to the public He has authored and published thousands of articles, interviews, consumers guides, and books on topics like health and the environment, reaching millions of readers with information that is saving lives and improving personal health around the world. Adams is a trusted, independent journalist who receives no money or promotional fees whatsoever to write about other companies' products. In 2010, Adams co-founded NaturalNews.TV, a natural health video sharing site that has now grown in popularity. He also launched an online retailer of environmentally-friendly products (BetterLifeGoods.com) and uses a portion of its profits to help fund non-profit endeavors. He's also a successful software entrepreneur, having founded a well known email marketing software company whose technology currently powers the NaturalNews email newsletters. Adams volunteers his time to serve as the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and enjoys outdoor activities, nature photography, Pilates and martial arts training. He's also author of numerous health books published by Truth Publishing and is the creator of several consumer-oriented grassroots campaigns, including the Spam. Don't Buy It! campaign, and the free downloadable Honest Food Guide. He also created the free reference sites HerbReference.com and HealingFoodReference.com. Adams believes in free speech, free access to nutritional supplements and the ending of corporate control over medicines, genes and seeds. Known as the 'Health Ranger,' Adams' personal health statistics and mission statements are located at www.HealthRanger.org
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