I love the play on words with Skratch Labs, a company that strives to keep their items as close to scratch as possible with no preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings or flavoring agents. I’ve seen their logo for years and finally decided to give it a try when they were kind enough to send us some samples. First thing I love about Skratch Labs is you that can go to actual stores to purchase it.…
I love my coffee. I am a full-time mom to two active boys who also works as a boot camp instructor and a personal trainer, plus I’m on the board at my youngest son’s preschool. Did I mention that I also still need to find time to run? I need a boost to get through the day sometimes, and I’m always searching to find fuel that’s quick and convenient. The Eat Your Coffee Caffeinated Energy…
Company: Founder Brad Fowler was told the following at a medical check-up: “Brad, your endocrine system is failing and you are heading towards becoming a diabetic.” Each one packs plenty of flavor and is chock-full of nutrients. Finally, a healthy and tasty snack bar that I could take to work, the gym and even on the road when I travel. Gone are the glutens, the refined sugars and the over processing. In are my carefully concocted…
Company: Told from the onset that a plant-based diet wouldn’t cut it on the professional Ironman circuit, Brendan Brazier’s nutritional journey as an uninformed plant-powered endurance athlete began with reduced energy levels and the need to eat constantly. But Brendan’s stubborn curiosity persevered and after years of research and experimentation, he discovered what sets a top athlete’s performance apart from the competition isn’t training or natural ability alone. A big difference is nutrition. After intense study,…
Company: Betty Lou’s is a local McMinnville company that Matt first discovered at the 2015 Zena Road Runs in Salem. They offered up samples post-race, and I not only appreciated the taste, but also the fact that I could support a Willamette Valley company. They offered up some samples of the Fruit Bars and Nut Butter Balls. “Just great stuff …and plenty of it” is the motto of Betty Lou’s, a company in our own…
Company: Simple Squares are savory-sweet, organic nutrition bars infused with honey and herbs. Each bar is made from 5 whole food ingredients. They don’t claim to be an energy bar, a lifestyle bar, or a protein bar. Instead they feel they do it all by keeping it simple. They have flavors that are really unique, despite their simple ingredients: Chili Pep Cho-Coco Cinna-Clove Coconut Coffee Ginger Rosemary Sage Simple Squares are an exciting new find…
Company: PROBAR created delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products. PROBAR sent samples of two types of fuel from their nutrition line – the Bite and the Bolt. In addition to these, they also have: Meal (meal replacement) Fuel (superfood energy bar) Base (protein bar) Bite: The Bite is PROBAR’s NEW organic “anytime snack”. They are all dairy, gluten and soy free and weigh in at about 190 calories. I am a snack addict. If I…
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. We recently received some a few different types of healthy food options to satisfy our constant desire to snack with a conscience. Here are our impressions of: Eco Trek Fitness Bars Tanka Chia Star
I’ve loved the Honey Stinger waffles forever, not so much for runs, but for longer bike rides. I can’t eat solid foods when I run, but I have no problem eating these on my bike. With two pieces of super thin waffle and a gooey center, these are easy and convenient to eat. Even better – they taste amazing. I could get in trouble since these are pretty much dessert. They are a great option…
