Real Food Journal: Ingredients We Love
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Real Food Journal: Ingredients We Love
By: Tessa Kauppila
Did you know that over 90% of our serotonin is produced in our gut? That’s right—the vast majority of this happy hormone is made in our gut, meaning our gut health is directly related to our happiness. A delicious way to promote gut health and, in turn, joy? An abundance of plants, from vitamin-rich vegetables to anti-inflammatory spices.
In all of our plant proteins, from Ground “Beef” to Fajita Chick’n, we only use high-quality plant ingredients that support gut and total-body health. Explore the ingredients we use and adore below, then grab Abbot’s plant proteins at your local retailer to create an especially smile-worthy meal.
Energizing Plant Protein
You can get enough protein on a plant-based diet, and Abbot’s is a clean and delicious way to do so. With up to 18 grams of plant protein per serving (from small-but-mighty yellow peas), every bite will support satiation, energy, and lean muscle development. Plus, because the protein is derived from a plant source, it’ll promote good gut bacteria growth, fostering a diverse and thriving microbiome.
Healthy Fats
Healthy fats are our friend; they are anti-inflammatory, help reduce the risk of heart disease, support cognitive function, and promote a balanced microbiome. For these very reasons, we solely use high-quality oils rich in healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. (Many food companies skimp on the body-loving fats by opting for cheaper, inflammatory oils, like canola or sunflower oil.)
Superfood Herbs & Spices
You’ll never find natural or artificial flavors in any of our products. To achieve the delicious flavor depth, we rely on aromatic herbs and fragrant spices including garlic, cumin, turmeric, and oregano. Not only do they impart craveable flavor, but they also boast benefits for our well-being by helping to nourish gut health, ease inflammation, and promote vitality.
Vitamin- & Mineral-Rich Vegetables
All of our plant proteins feature 100% real, whole food ingredients such as vitamin- and mineral-rich vegetables. From umami porcini mushrooms to bright tomatoes, the vegetables we thoughtfully source add a flavorful, hearty, and tender bite, plus help you up your intake of health-enhancing plants.
Ready to nourish your gut, your health, and even your relationship? Read more in Our Journal.