Being a vegetarian and especially a vegan means that you prioritise your protein intake a little differently than the typical meat eater.

Vegans have to continually count grams and remain conscious of getting enough protein in their diets as a protein deficiency can lead to malnourishment and a loss of muscle mass. The average meat eater doesn’t typically have to be concerned with getting enough protein as just one serving of animal based products generally has enough protein for a day’s requirement. But there are also saturated fats, injected hormones and a general culture of cruelty that goes along with animal proteins, so another option must be considered.

Plant proteins are just as good for the muscles and even better for the heart, and the very best of mother nature can be found in the 180 Nutrition superfood protein powders and snack bars. Made from the most wholesome superfoods such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flour, chia seeds, flaxseed, inactive brewers yeast and more, these nutritional supplements can be added to meals, smoothies, salads and a vast array of nutritious cuisines. With a stellar 110 percent money back guarantee and an ingredient list made only of natural proteins you can pronounce, there is no risk involved in giving this superfood powerhouse a try.

If you are looking for a quick and easy method of obtaining lean protein and staying in shape while detoxing your liver and cells, look no further than 180 protein supplements. Both high in fibre and antioxidant boosting plant protein, these supplements are ideal meal replacements, post-workout snacks and energy boosters. Because this is a raw food, it’s also perfect for practitioners of the Paleo and raw diets.

Placing an order is easy, and there are many more meal ideas and recipes found on the 180 Nutrition website.

Sprinkling 180 Natural Protein Superfood on your food is one of the best ways to give yourself a healthy boost of protein.

Adding this product to high-protein food items can help your body develop more lean muscle tissue. Here are some of the best high-protein snack ideas:

Eggs

Eggs are very high in protein levels and can be prepared in many different ways. One of the best ways to prepare eggs is to hard boil them or mix up a high protein omelette. Simply add a little 180 Natural Protein Superfood to your eggs and enjoy!

Mixed Nuts

Pistachios and almonds, in particular, are very high in protein. You can add several different types of nuts to the mix in order to treat your taste buds to a variety of flavours.

Protein Shakes

This high-protein treat is a snack and beverage all in one! Mixing 180 Natural Protein Superfood into a smoothie is also one of the best ways to get a maximum dose of protein.

Tuna

This high-protein, low-calorie option is another popular snack choice. Tuna can be eaten right out of a can or added to your favourite salad.

Greek Yogurt

Many people have discovered this refreshing snack in recent years. The high levels of protein and the extra healthy ingredients make this snack particularly popular among health and fitness enthusiasts. Mixing pieces of fruit along with 180 Natural Protein Superfood to your yogurt can give your snack an extra kick of flavour and nutrition.

Whatever type of snack you choose, sprinkling your food with 180 Natural Protein Superfood can give you a healthy dose of added protein.

Order your starter pack today and feel the difference!

It can be challenging for a vegan to find alternatives for protein in the diet while staying away from animal products. There are many choices on the market but most fail to truly satisfy.

You’ll find yourself scrambling to blend a large list of foods in order to get what you need or may be tired with the same thing, day after day. With the 180 Natural Protein Supplement, you have another option for the ultimate fuel for the body. Supply your system with the protein boost you need, without any traces of animal products or artificial ingredients. You’ll be amazed at the benefits you’ll find from using the 180 Natural Protein Supplement.

Introducing a completely natural vegan protein supplement

The creators of the 180 Natural Protein Supplement set out to produce a protein supplement that would surpass the others on the market. There are no artificial colours or chemicals. Everything is natural and that’s the way it should be. You need to put substances in your body that can be found in nature, a philosophy you have probably already embraced by choosing the path of a vegan. This protein supplement has a long list of ingredients that were carefully chosen because they are packed with vitamins and nutrients that will help the body to run at maximum capacity.

Pea Protein is a clean source of protein, along with almonds and chia seeds. Sunflower seeds bring in those omega 6 fatty acids. Coconut flour brings in the fibre. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of minerals while inactive Brewers yeast is important for contributing B-complex vitamins. All of these natural ingredients, and more, are carefully blended to create a protein supplement which can be used throughout the day to provide you with the protein you need to feel and look great.

Why do you need a vegan protein supplement?

Your body needs protein to function at its best. You’ll keep body fat down and bring your metabolism level up when you choose the 180 Natural Protein supplement. This powder can be made into a shake or smoothie, added to your choice of milk, or sprinkled on top of various foods. Give your cereal or salad some kick with this protein supplement. Make a healthy choice, using it for a snack or throughout the day. When you eat four to six small meals a day, providing your body with a vegan menu and the 180 Natural Protein Supplement, you’ll be amazed at the results. You have already made the decision to be a vegan. It’s time to try this phenomenal vegan protein supplement to ensure your body is getting everything it needs.

Try the 180 Natural Protein Supplement and see the difference it makes as your energy levels go up and cravings disappear with a satisfied body.

By 180 Nutriton

We’ve opened up a new topics section on our blog: Paleo recipes. I know for many people, when they think of the word paleo, what pops in ones head is a carnivorous meat eater that hunts down their own kill for dinner. This couldn’t be further from the truth and over the coming months we will be building a resource of healthy paleo recipes along side our current 180 Nutrition recipes.

For me simple is good. As long as the food is in the fridge the recipes will be delicious no brainers. So we kick off our first paleo recipe from our very own master chef…The ever creative Caroline Howe!  Continue reading →

By The Fit Frother

Guy: This is a guest post by fellow CrossFitter and friend Khan Porter (aka The Fit Frother). For those of you that CrossFit, trust me, I think it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be hearing a lot more of The Fit Frother. It’s a pleasure to have him feature on the blog and I’m sure it won’t be the last you see of him here at 180 Nutrition. Over to Khan…

Khan: It’s interesting becoming a part of a community which prides itself on egalitarianism. Where information is freely available and self education encouraged. CrossFit preaches knowledge as a key to success and at the pinnacle of the knowledge tree is understanding good nutrition. Continue reading →

Introducing the 180 Natural Protein Superfood Bars. The formula you love is available in both chocolate & coconut flavours (chemical & gluten free of course).

These bars are so nutritious and filling that they are available in a convenient 45g size. They come in boxes of 12 and you can also try 2 full sized bars here before purchasing a box.

Guy Lawrence, Director 180 Nutrition

After months of planning and mountains of phone calls and emails, the team at 180 Nutrition are proud to offer the 180 Protein Bar. While we continue to love our 180 recipes and smoothies, we also recognise that managing a healthy diet can be a challenge when the pressures of life and work come into play.

The 180 Bar will help you:

• Quickly and effectively refuel ‘on-the-fly‘ after a workout
• Avoid bad food choices when the mid-afternoon craving hits
• Add a healthy and nutritional option into your kids diet
• Cut your intake of foods packed with chemicals, flavourings & preservatives

Say Hi To Our New Ingredients

Let’s face it – the majority of snack/sports bars available today suffer from the same problems as their powdered counterparts – low grade ingredients, artificial additives, preservatives and a list of chemicals that you need a PhD to understand.

If you know 180 already, you will soon realise that two of our new ingredients are already present in the Original 180 Formula. (If you don’t you can check the ingredients here)

180 Nutrition are not on a mission to add as many different ingredients as possible to our products. Good nutrition is quite simple and you know us – we believe that nature can provide all the nutrition your body needs.

This is what we added to the Original 180 Formula  to build the 180 Bar:

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  Almond Paste

  Long been declared as a ‘Super Food’, almonds are an incredible source vitamin B6, riboflavin, dietary fibre, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and zinc.

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  Tahini Paste

  Made from ground sesame seeds and contains virtually zero measurable trans-fat or cholesterol, tahini is a great high source of vitamin A, magnesium, folate and calcium, and is especially abundant in phosphorus and potassium.

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  Organic Rice Malt

  A natural binding ingredient where the low GI carbohydrate from the brown rice releases energy over a longer period of time. Contains no fat or cholesterol of any type and is 100% fructose free.

Common Ingredients That We Will Not Use

The typical snack/museli bar will contain many of these ingredients: emulsifiers (soya lecithin 476), polydextrose, glycerine, maltitol, maize starch, maltodextrin, sucralose, humectant (glycerol), vegetable oil, glycerine, gluten, hydrolysed collagen, salt, flavourings, colouring… 

We are incredibly excited to launch the 180 Bar. It’s another step in turning an industry built on chemicals and empty promises upside down.

By 180 Nutrition

I could have really done with these delicious low carb treats flying back from the UK this week. Sadly though I’m not sure any airline would know what a healthy high protein low carb recipe would look like! Flying there was fine as I was all prepared with my little low carb protein snacks in the shape of the 180 balls. I then ploughed through the tub I took with me whilst in the UK, leaving me to come unstuck on my flight home… and there’s me thinking I was prepared! Continue reading →

By Tania Flack

Guy: A few months ago Tania wrote a great article on Essential Minerals and has followed it up with this post on Vitamins.

I often wonder if people even care if they are getting enough vitamins daily. The next time you see someone stuffing their face with a baguette, ask them if they know what vitamins are and why they are essential?

You’ll be surprised by how many do not know what vitamins are! And just in case you are not sure… read on. Continue reading →

By Tania Flack

Guy: Did you know if your body suddenly disintegrated into a pile of dust, up to 5% of it would be minerals. So as you can imagine, minerals have a major role to play in good health and body functionality.

There is the fear of having too much concentration of minerals which is toxic to the body. But as minerals can only be ingested from external sources, the main problem that arises is mineral deficiency through a typical western diet.

The question to ask yourself is, how do I know if I’m deficient?

Continue reading →

The advantages of nuts and seeds lie in their healthy fatty acids, which fight cell oxidation, resulting from free radicals, stress and inflammation. Such fats protect our cells from damage and carcinogens.

Because they contain powerful phytocompounds, nutrients, amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids that combat harmful fats, they are considered the ideal food for cardiovascular health. They protect the arteries from hardening, clots, and plaque buildup and keep them flexible, reducing the risk of heart attacks, hypertension and stroke.

Today, I shall start with some of the most commonly used nuts in our kitchens in order to reveal their nutritive and curative properties.

Almonds are an important source of vitamin E, very much needed for the vascular and nervous systems, heart and brain. While some nuts are acidifying, almonds are alkalizing to the blood. They are necessary for vascular and skin elasticity. Magnesium in the nuts helps regulate heartbeat and high blood pressure. Taken along with cinnamon and chromium, almonds control the activity of insulin. Insulin and blood sugar surges harm the system by triggering the onset of diabetes type 2. The essential fats in the nut enhance cognitive skills and stimulate the reproductive system. They also offer certain B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and zinc for building and maintaining strong bones. Almonds cleanse the liver; help healing and repairing skin and increase muscle mass.

Almonds contain good amounts of healthy fats, vitamins B and E, fiber, minerals, phytochemicals and amino acids. Their fatty acids activate the metabolism and help burn body fat. Don’t be surprised; consuming healthy fats breaks down “dangerous” body fat around the waistline. They also keep hunger at bay as a snack in small amounts with dried fruits.

Due to its vitamin E and healthy fat contents,  walnut is recommended for lowering “harmful” low density lipoprotein (LDL) and raising the “healthy” high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. It also regulates overall cholesterol. The nuts maintain the flexibility of the vascular walls usually narrowed and hardened by plaque and high blood pressure.

Recent studies on rats indicate that almonds due to their fiber content appear to protect against colon cancer. Apart from the fiber, the bitterness of the skin gives medicinal benefits. Soaking it overnight improves their digestibility and increases the nutrient content of the nuts.

Bitter almonds have anti-cancer compounds like amygdaline; but their consumption should not exceed one or two kernels.

Almonds, peanuts and walnuts offer an important amino acid called arginine. The amino acid slows down the development of tumors and cancer and bolsters the immune defenses by enhancing the activity of the thymus gland, which produces killer T cells. They are particularly helpful for those who suffer from suppressed immune systems and AIDS.

While arginine activates the release of insulin, its deficiency can cause glucose intolerance. One of collagen’s components is arginine, which helps rebuild bones, tendons and connective tissue and speeds scar healing. The amino acid retains the elasticity of skin, blood vessels and arteries, enhancing blood flow; regulating hypertension and slowing the ageing process.

Traditionally, almonds relieve cough; break up phlegm and lubricate the intestines to prevent constipation. Almond oil massage is recommended to nourish and soften skin and hair.

Increase you almond intake with 180 natural protein superfood.

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