Choopoons
Why do I recommend Choopoons Simply Free Plant Powered Wellness Products?
By Susan M. Fluegel
I am a nutritional scientist, not a promoter, so when Choopoons contacted me about trying their new line of Simply Free Plant Powered Wellness products I had the same questions you might have about a new food. Do Choopoons plant-based yogurts, drinks and salad dressings use wholesome healthy ingredients? Is Choopoons an environmentally friendly company? How do their products taste?
To find out the answers I talked with the family behind the company. They impressed me with their sincere desire to develop healthy, delicious and affordable plant-based foods that everyone could eat. Choopoons uses only simple natural ingredients in their foods and avoids the most common allergens. Their yogurts, drinks, and salad dressings are free of added sugars. In addition, they are very committed to producing environmentally sound products.
After checking out the healthy whole food ingredients, I wanted to try the products myself. Luckily, Choopoons was willing to airmail me samples. From the first taste I was hooked.
The plant-based yogurts tasted smooth and creamy; like a fresh fruit pudding. I really enjoyed their naturally sweet fruit taste. It was hard to believe that something that tasted that good was also healthy and added sugar free!
The drinks had a pleasant fruit flavor with just a hint of chia and no aftertaste. They were refreshing without being too heavy and I could imagine drinking them after a workout. There was even a coffee flavored drink perfect for a midafternoon pick me up.
The salad dressings had a savory flavor that added a little extra zoom to my salad. I liked how they added flavor without overpowering the salad greens. The herbs and spices really complemented the salad! I also loved the unique ethnic flavor combinations. I might have a little bias on the salad dressings because I helped develop them!
In addition to tasting great, Choopoons plant-based yogurts and drinks have an excellent nutritional profile with 10-11 grams of protein, 1200 mg omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), 15-17 grams of fiber and 1B CFU probiotics per serving. The salad dressings contain 1000 mg omega-3 ALA and 500 million CFU probiotic per serving.
Nine reasons for you to make Choopoons Simply Free Plant Powered Wellness Products a regular part of your diet:
1) You don’t have to worry about serving Choopoons Simply Free Plant Powered Wellness Products because they are free of the most common allergens.
Choopoons’ Simply Free products do not contain soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish or fish. Since all the products are plant-based and kosher, they can be enjoyed by vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike.
2) Choopoons plant-based products have a luscious rich taste.
Healthy food should taste great. Choopoons plant-based yogurts and smoothies have a rich smooth creamy texture which melts in your mouth. I also appreciate the savory salad dressings which add flavor without adding a ton of extra calories to a salad.
3) Choopoons products are made from nutritious whole plant-based foods.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 12% of Americans eat enough servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Choosing plant-based foods are an easy way to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Whole foods are better for you than processed foods because whole foods contain all the fiber, vitamins, minerals and nutrients naturally found in the food. These nutrients interact to help promote good health.
4) Choopoons’ plant-based drinks and yogurts contain 15-17 grams of fiber.
Most Americans do not get enough fiber in their diets. With one serving of Choopoons’ products you can get over half of your daily requirements for fiber! Their tasty yogurts and drinks contain both soluble and insoluble fiber for the best results. The fiber is from real ingredients like cucumber seeds and acacia fiber. Some studies show that consuming acacia and other fiber helps support gut health and weight loss.
5) Choopoons’ plant-based yogurts, drinks and salad dressings contain healthy probiotics along with the prebiotics to feed them.
Probiotics are good microbes that help keep the gut microflora healthy and may have other health benefits. Eating probiotics may keep your gut happy by supporting healthy intestinal functioning. Choopoons’ drinks and yogurts contain 1B CFU probiotics while the salad dressings contain 500 million CFU probiotics.
6) Choopoons’ plant-based drinks and yogurts contain 10 grams of healthy plant protein per serving.
Choopoons’ plant-based yogurt and drinks are rich in protein. Protein helps support overall health and the immune system.
7) Choopoons Simply Free Plant Powered Wellness Products are a rich source of omega-3 ALA.
Choopoons Simply Free products contain 1,000-1200 of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) cold pressed virgin chia seed oil. Omega-3 helps with skin and heart health.
8) Choopoons products are a clean food with whole simple ingredients.
Choopoons plant-based yogurts, drinks and salad dressings do not contain added sugars, artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors. Choopoons does not use high fructose corn syrup or thickeners in their products. All their products are made here in the United States.
9) Choopoons is an environmentally responsible company.
Choopoons chooses to use environmentally friendly and fair-trade ingredients. For example, their products use all-natural cacao fruit which is high in antioxidants. This nutritious and tasty fruit pulp is a byproduct of making chocolate.
Instead of letting this great fruit go to waste, Choopoons uses cacao fruit pulp in some of their tasty drinks, plant-based yogurts and salad dressings. Using cacao fruit pulp helps small cocoa farmers by diversifying their income stream.