Amazonia is an Australian business that creates delicious powders and isolates full of superfoods - without nasty, synthetic, ingredients. Their products are vegan, certified orgainic by the ACO and kind to the environment. What's more, is that they are focused on being a responsible, sustainable company by being Fair Trade, using recycled materials and vegetable inks for their brochures and packaging, as well as donating above and beyond to global environmental projects.
In this blog, we'll take you through the common questions people ask when it comes to protein supplements. Then, we'll share some delicious recipes for you to try. Read along!
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Who Should Use Protein Supplements?
These supplements are great for anyone who wants to boost their protein intake. They are vegan so perfect and contain all nine essential amino acids.
If you are active, play sports, adopt a paleo diet or are wanting to lose weight these protein powders are a great option.
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Which Supplement Is Right For Me?
There are a few different types so we'll help you find the right one for you.
If you want to lose weight this protein blend, is low on carbohydrate, high on nourishing trace minerals, nutrient-dense herbs, thermogenic spices and alkalising greens. It helps to banish cravings too and helps keep you satisfied.
Available in Vanilla & Cinnamon.
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Which Supplement Is Right For Me?
Blends based on fermented protein using principles of fermentation that have been in place since the Paleolithic Age. This allows for enhanced bioavailability of nutrients in a form that is gentle on the digestive system. These include additional superfoods such as fermented spirulina, quinoa and chia and are good sources of iron, zinc and phosphate.
Available in Salted Caramel Coconut.
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Which Supplement Is Right For Me?
Protein Isolate
A sprouted protein blend that is gentle on the stomach, easy to digets with premium bioavailability. It is also an excellent source of iron with 48% of the RDA of iron per serve in the vanilla flavour. This blend has 70% golden pea and 30% brown rice and has been specifically formulated to providing an optimal complete amino-acid complex.
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Slim & Tone Recipes
- Spiced Smoothie
- 250ml almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw slim & tone vanilla cinnamon protein
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp mesquite
- Slim Raspberry Smoothie
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw slim & tone vanilla cinnamon protein
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 150ml coconut water
- 100ml coconut cream
Direction: Combine in blender and enjoy!
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Protein Isolate Recipes
Cacao Avocado Smoothie
- 150ml coconut water
- 150ml coconut milk
- ½ avocado
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw cacao coconut protein isolate
Very Vanilla Thick Shake
- 250ml almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut flesh or 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw vanilla protein isolate
- 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
Direction: Combine in blender and enjoy!
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Raw Fermented Paleo Protein
Paleo Chocolate Milk
- 250ml coconut or almond milk
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw fermented paleo protein
- 2 tsp cacao powder
Espresso Protein Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 shot espresso
- 250ml non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 serve Amazonia Raw fermented paleo protein
Direction: Combine in blender and enjoy!
Amazonia's proteins are an easy and delicious way to boost your protein intake naturally.
We love how you can simply mix the powders with water/ plant-based milk, or get creative and try some recipes (both food and drinks) to help with your protein intake. If you have a recipe you'd like to share, make sure you leave a comment below.
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