In 2009, ACE-certified lifestyle and weight-management consultant Sophie Pachella and partners founded EatStrong—a multi-faceted health and wellness company focused on nutrition (and that has no connection with Lance Armstrong). She did so to meet the challenge of maintaining a healthy existence while working at a hectic pace for long hours, which is something all of us face whether we’re in the office or on the trail.
EatStrong hooked us up with a few testers of their great snacks, and I can tell you that they’re as good tasting as they are good for you! Here are the details of their two main snack options:
Trail Mix:
- A hearty blend of walnuts, cashews, pistachios and almonds
- Sprinklings of flax and sunflower seeds to enrich with fiber and a plenitude of vitamins and minerals
- Chocolate drops crafted from organic cacao for a sweet sensation
- 260 calories, 18g of fat, 7g of protein and 5g of fiber
Energy Bar:
Finely crushed flax, sunflower and hemp seeds, a potent trio packed with a well-balanced ratio of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential fatty Acids vital to energy production, nervous system functioning, and efficient immune response- Whey Protein Isolate to build and fortify lean muscle mass
- Chocolate drops crafted from organic cacao to satisfy that sweet tooth
- 230 calories, 13g of fat, 12g of protein, and 3g of fiber
The trail mix’s nuts were a great blend, and I’m a fan of nuts for protein. The energy bar had a unique (in a good way) taste with the crushed flax, sunflower, and hemp seeds. Both are heavily oriented on the protein your muscles need for building and sustainable energy.
EatStrong memberships pair you with a nutritionist to create a personalized plan to meet your specific needs. A robust support community, individual attention, and motivational seminars give you a great chance of not just having snacks with good protein and Omega-3s but a plan that will help you achieve your weight goals.
Sound good? Check out their site to see if you’re ready to EatStrong! Also, we’ll be doing some give-aways of EatStrong products very soon, so keep your eyes open and be thinking of which friends will RT or post on Facebook to give you more chances to win!
