What we put into our bodies sets the stage for how we feel throughout the workday. As many business owners are now working from home (if they hadn’t already) they need to make sure that they’re grabbing a snack that won’t cause them to succumb to a nap.
Entrepreneurs looking to switch up the health foods and beverages they consume at home will find a useful list of products below. Kick-start some self-improvement this spring and try out these nutritional—and tasty—products.
New Zealand Raw Manuka Honey
New Zealand Raw Manuka Honey is very useful and versatile. Especially for warding off those pesky change of season coughs and colds as it can help aid immunity. Some believe a honey hangover cure is essential after a fun night of revelry with friends.
Many natural health-focused people use it as a daily health boost by mixing a spoonful into warm water. So keeping a pot in your desk draw is a great warm drink to consume every morning (or for that 3pm slump) at the office while also giving slow-release energy. Also, New Zealand Raw Manuka Honey is a great sugar substitute to have on hand. Find it on their website newzealandhoneyco.com and Amazon. Manuka Honey is $240 NZD.
Lupii Bites
Lupii just launched with its Lupii Bites, the first whole-bean based bar on the market—harnessing the power of the protein-packed lupini bean. (no protein isolates or additives here!) Lupii Bites come in three delicious flavors—Peanut Butter Cacao Nib, Almond Butter Cinnamon Raisin, and Tahini Lemon Cranberry. The hero ingredient and next superfood—the lupini bean—has 3 times more protein than eggs, 3 times more fiber than oats, is a complete protein, and is also a sustainable crop.
Lupii Bites themselves deliver a protein-packed, delicious snack with, 9-10 grams of protein from whole food, 2-3 times as much fiber as regular bars, and no added sugars, flavors, or preservatives—they have a truly clean label. Lupii is available nationally for purchase on the company’s website in a 12-pack box for $39.49 USD. They’re also physically available in NYC, LA and additional select locations/cities for an MSRP of $3.29/bar.
Bear Naked
The #1 granola brand Bear Naked offers 17 different shelf-stable granolas and snacks (13 granolas + 4 granola bites flavors) with a variety of taste profiles including Fruit & Nut and Cocoa Cashew available for a range of prices in major retailers and on Amazon—perfect for snacking, breakfast and more.
CELSIUS
CELSIUS is a healthy energy drink with no crash or jitters, unlike traditional energy drinks, and clinically proven to accelerate metabolism, burn fat, burn calories, boost endurance and help build lean body muscle. They have unique flavors like Sparkling Watermelon, Grapefruit Melon Green Tea, Fuji Apple Pear, Kiwi Guava and the product is amazing.
CELSIUS has 7 essential vitamins; zero sugar, no added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, non-GMO and very low sodium, vegan and Kosher. It’s PERFECT for those “busy mom-preneurs” who need an energy boost to get through their days. They are sold for around $3 a can.
Kodiak Cakes
Kodiak Cakes, the beloved natural food brand known for crafting baked goods and snacks with 100% whole grains, has a variety oftasty products that are equal parts delicious, nutritious and easy to make—fit for the working entrepreneur on the go!
Kodiak Cakes Oat Chocolate Chip Protein Balls, priced at $5.50, include 100% whole grains, 10g of protein, and have non-GMO ingredients. Just stir in water with your favorite nut butter and sweetener of choice, roll, and enjoy!
Kodiak Cakes Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal Cup, priced at $2.25, include 100% whole grains, 14g of protein, and have non-GMO ingredients. They are ready in one minute—just add hot water or milk, stir and steep for 2-3 minutes.
Wisconsin Cheese
Wisconsin Carr Valley Penta Crème Insteam is a revolutionary five-crème blue cheese, master crafted to be the most decadent blue available from Carr Valley Cheese. It has won several awards—most notably, it has earned “Best US Cheese” in the 2019 International Cheese Awards, and 2nd Place in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest. Wisconsin is home to one of only two Master Cheesemaking programs in the world, and at Carr Valley, they have 3 Master Cheesemakers on staff! Fourth generation and Master Cheesemaker, Sid Cook runs Carr Valley on heritage and family tradition, making it easy to trust that his family-owned business has cheese that will taste unbrielievable!
The State of Cheese®, Wisconsin is the only state that requires a license—yes license!—to make cheese, so it is safe to rely on Wisconsin Cheese to provide you with the gratest! Made from cow’s milk in The State of Cheese® Wisconsin, and cave finished in Minnesota, this Wisconsin Jeff’s Select Gouda is full bodied with a classic European nuttiness and has caramel notes with just a hint of salt! This cheese is incredibly versatile—head to your pantry and easily pair with a variety of crackers, nuts, or jams.
Sartori’s award-winning new cheddar, Wisconsin Sartori Old World Cheddar, is nothing short of bold and creamy. Sartori is a fourth-generation family owned and operated company, and the strong familial bond shines through in this brand new cheddar. The State of Cheese® Wisconsin never shies away from a sharp cheddar, and this new variety is of no exception!
PATHWATER
Instead of stocking up on plastic bottles by the cases, consider the first 100% reusable, durable aluminum water bottle, and refill it. One PATHWATER bottle means less trips to the grocery store, and overwhelmingly less waste. Additionally, PATHWATER is donating 100,000 reusable, infinitely refillable bottles of water to food banks across California’s Bay Area.
Simply Gum
Stay refreshed with Simply Gum’s gum and mint offerings! Offered in a range of flavors from classic Peppermint and Cinnamon to fruity Cleanse—Grapefruit and Prickly Pear, this gum will keep your breath refreshed for any time you need a kick! Working from home and need a boost? Simply Gum’s Awaken offering features peppermint and matcha, and 180mg of Caffeine to keep you awake and alert. Available for purchase online at SimplyGum.com, Amazon and local retailers, such as Whole Foods.
