{"title":"Memory \u0026 Cognition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed a brain boost?  NutriStart can help you with that...\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"provide-balance-vegan-smoothie","title":"Provide","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Vegan Smoothie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than a Protein Shake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 g plant protein • Prebiotic fibre • Lion’s Mane • Berry seed phytonutrients • Vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMost protein powders do one thing. They give you protein. Provide was designed to do more. Each serving combines \u003cb\u003e12 grams of plant-based protein\u003c\/b\u003e with prebiotic fibre, Lion’s Mane mushroom and concentrated berry seed powders—giving you convenient nutrition while also supporting the gut and the microbiome. It’s protein, fibre and functional nutrition in one simple daily smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKala4H8eOg?si=XxIesr-FXbhP3u_k\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Provide?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12 g of vegan protein per serving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003ePea + brown rice protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003ePrebiotic fibre to support beneficial gut bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eOrganic Lion’s Mane mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eRaspberry, cranberry and grape seed powders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eDairy-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eNaturally flavoured vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eLightly sweetened with stevia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eEasy to add to smoothies or simply mix with your favourite beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eAvailable in 20- and 40-serving sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMade by a Canadian company in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtein Is Only the Beginning \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProtein matters. Your body needs it to build and repair tissues, maintain muscle and provide the amino acids required for countless biological processes. But we didn’t want Provide to be another tub of flavoured protein powder. We wanted something you could use every day that provided protein \u003cb\u003eand contributed something meaningful to digestive nutrition. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThat’s why Provide combines plant protein with prebiotic fibre and carefully selected whole-food ingredients. Think of it as a nutritional smoothie base rather than simply a protein powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Grams of Plant Protein \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEach 20 g serving of Provide delivers \u003cb\u003e12 grams of vegan protein\u003c\/b\u003e from pea and brown rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy combine the two? \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant proteins have different amino-acid profiles. Pea protein provides all nine essential amino acids but tends to be relatively lower in the sulfur-containing amino acid methionine. Rice protein has a different amino-acid profile and complements pea nicely. Combining plant proteins gives Provide a broader amino-acid profile while keeping the formula completely dairy-free. Unlike some older plant proteins, modern pea and rice protein ingredients don’t have to mean a heavy, gritty shake. Provide was designed to be easy enough to actually use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed More Than Yourself-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eOne of the most interesting developments in nutrition has been our growing understanding of the \u003cb\u003egut microbiome\u003c\/b\u003e. The trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract aren’t just passive passengers. They interact with digestion, metabolism and immune function. And what we eat influences which microorganisms thrive. That’s where prebiotics come in. Unlike probiotics, which provide microorganisms, \u003cb\u003eprebiotic fibres provide food that beneficial gut bacteria can use. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProvide includes prebiotic fibre specifically because we wanted the smoothie to support the nutritional environment of the gut rather than focusing on protein alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gut-Brain Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou’ll hear a lot about the “gut-brain axis” these days. Some of the claims are ahead of the science. But the underlying biology is very real. The gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system communicate through a complex network involving \u003cb\u003eneural, immune, endocrine and microbial pathways\u003c\/b\u003e. Gut microorganisms also produce metabolites—including short-chain fatty acids—that can interact with human physiology. Researchers are actively investigating how changes in the microbiome may influence areas well beyond digestion. 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If all you want is the cheapest possible gram of protein, there are plenty of basic protein powders available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInstead of buying a protein powder and then separately adding fibre, functional mushrooms and plant phytonutrients, they’re already together in one convenient smoothie mix. That’s the real value of Provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Convenient Light Meal or Nutritional Boost \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSome days breakfast is rushed. Sometimes lunch doesn’t happen when it should. Sometimes you simply want something more substantial than another snack. \u003cstrong\u003eProvide \u003c\/strong\u003egives you protein plus fibre and functional whole-food ingredients in a format that takes about a minute to prepare. Mix it with your favourite milk or plant beverage, add fruit if you like, or blend it into your regular smoothie. 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It then normally binds to a substance called \u003cb\u003eintrinsic factor\u003c\/b\u003e before being absorbed farther down the digestive tract. As we get older, some people produce less stomach acid, which can make B12 from food more difficult to access. Certain medications and digestive conditions can also interfere with B12 absorption. Supplemental B12 has an advantage here: it is already in a free form, so it doesn’t require that initial separation from food protein. That’s one reason supplementation can be particularly useful for people at greater risk of inadequate B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Methylcobalamin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eQuick B12 uses \u003cb\u003emethylcobalamin\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the biologically active forms of vitamin B12. 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