Health

Protein powders can be expensive and you don't always know what's in them. So why not make your own?

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Make as much or as little as you like. Combine one scoop of all ingredients in bowl (except cinnamon or raw cocoa; add enough to taste 1/2 teaspoon). Mix together, add to your smoothie and enjoy!

Maca Powder

• Rich in vitamin B, C, E
• Lots of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids

Hemp Seeds

• Complete source of protein
• Ideal substitute for meat as a protein
• Good source of calcium and iron

Chia Seeds

• Are a super food
• Excellent source of fibre and protein

Almond Flour

• Low in carbohydrates
• Good source of protein, fibre, vitamin E and magnesium

Spirulina Powder

• Rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
• High volume of beta-carotene

Ground Flax

• High in Omega-3, an essential fatty acid
• High in protein and fibre

Cinnamon

• Anti-bacterial, good for immune system

Raw Cocoa

• Super food, rich source of antioxidants such as flavonoids, which have anti-aging properties

Combine equal parts of each ingredient to make however much you'd like, then you can mix it into smoothies or other recipes.