doTERRA has released a Nutrition Range and we have had lots of questions about it, so here’s all you need to know.
doTERRA’s Nutrition Range is something we have been wanting for a very long time and it’s finally here!
Now, let us start of by saying we would NEVER promote a product we didn’t believe in or that doesn’t meet our high additive-free standards, so when we had a chance to look over the ingredients listing for these products, we were very, very impressed (and we will get to the ‘natural flavours’, so hang tight).
What’s in the range?
- Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
- Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- Vegan Protein Powder
- Fibre Powder
- Greens Powder
So, let’s take a deep dive into each one…
doTERRA CHOCOLATE WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
800 grams (20 serves)
Key Benefits
- Added collagen and probiotics
- 22 grams of protein per serve
- No growth hormones or synthetic ingredients
- Aids post-workout recovery and muscle growth
- 48% of daily iron intake
- Smooth and creamy chocolate taste
- Not powdery or grainy in texture
- It is Gluten -free to Australian standards
Some protein powders are grainy and powdery to drink, or leave a strange after-taste in our mouth and are just overall, not pleasant? Well, you don’t get that with this at all. We have tested this in smoothies as well as just plain water and it is smooth and creamy both times.
Tracey has added some to bliss balls and Jo has added some to a hot chocolate… both have worked and tasted amazing. Add a few drops of either doTERRA Wild Orange or doTERRA Peppermint to the bliss balls for extra yumminess! Or a single drop of either to a hot chocolate for an extra flavour boost.
Jo finds it a little bit sweet, everyone else, especially the kids, love it.
Remember that Tracey’s kids are actually adults and Jo’s kids are old enough to have small amounts of protein powder, especially when mixed into bliss balls, smoothies or pancakes. But always check with your health care provider if you are worried.
doTERRA VANILLA WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
800 grams (20 serves)
Key Benefits
- Added collagen and probiotics
- 22 grams of protein per serve
- No growth hormones or synthetic ingredients
- Aids post-workout recovery and muscle growth
- 48% of daily iron intake
- Smooth and creamy vanilla taste
- Not powdery or grainy in texture
- It is Gluten -free to Australian standards
When Tracey’s husband first tried this, his response was “this tastes exactly like a vanilla milkshake made with ice cream, just like when we were kids!” it is also worth noting that he only mixes it with water and if mixed with full cream milk it would probably be even better. This is by far his favourite.
Just like the chocolate flavour, it is also not grainy and does not leave a strange after-taste in your mouth. It is all our favourite flavour by far, especially when blended with some frozen organic raspberries and a frozen organic banana… ooooh sooooo goooood :)
doTERRA VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER
800 grams (20 serves)
Key Benefits
- 22 grams of vegan protein per serve
- No synthetic ingredients
- Aids post-workout recovery and muscle growth
- 48% of daily iron intake
- Smooth and creamy vanilla taste
- Not powdery or grainy in texture
- It is Gluten -free to Australian standards
- Free from GMO, gluten, and soy
The vegan formula uses a blend of pea, brown rice, fava bean, and pumpkin seed protein, along with 7 grams of fibre per serving to satisfy hunger, increase your protein intake, and help you reach your goals. It is easy to digest without causing gas or bloating.
It mixes well with water, almond, rice, or coconut milk.
Add any fruits, veggies, or nuts for an energising and satisfying treat or protein supplement.
doTERRA FIBRE POWDER
350 grams (31 serves)
Key Benefits
- Supports healthy digestion
- 7 grams of fibre per serve
- No artificial sugars
- Enriched with vitamin c and prebiotics
- Supports a thriving gut microbiome
- Supports healthy immunity
- Refreshing lemon flavour
The reality is most of us don’t get the 28 grams of fibre that is recommended we take daily. Even with a healthy diet most people only get half the amount of fibre they need. One serve will give you 7 grams of soluble and insoluble fibre from wholefood sources such as apple, chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, and flaxseed. Soluble fibre can help regulate blood sugar levels and control appetite. Insoluble fibre can help keep your digestive system healthy. This also included a unique prebiotic blend to support a healthy microbiome.
Just add a scoop into your protein smoothies or we’ve had it just in water on its own. Either way works well and tastes great.
Plus it’s GF and DF which is a big plus for us.
doTERRA GREENS POWDER
350 grams (29 serves)
Key Benefits
- Good source of dietary fibre
- Equates to 1-2 serves of fruit and veg
- No synthetic ingredients, non-GMO
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Contains raw superfood ingredients
- Supports healthy digestion
- Supports healthy immune function
- Neutral, mixed berry flavour
We do our best, but we sure don’t get the recommended 5 serves of fruit and veg a day, and most likely, neither do you!
This is a great way to get that extra boost of nutrients into your diet which is just going to make your body happy, support your immune systems, and aid with digestion, weight management, and energy.
As with the fibre, simply add some to your smoothies or just drink it in water on its own. Both are delish!
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS
As stated above we are happy with the ingredients, but here are some answers to questions you may have.
Natural Flavours
Yes, they do contain natural flavours and we have spoken with doTERRA about them and received this response which we are satisfied with:
“It’s true that some natural flavours can contain an array of chemicals in addition to some extracts to create a desired flavour profile. However, in these products the natural flavours are natural extracts from plant sources. In the Whey Protein products the natural extracts also have a dried cream powder added to improve mouthfeel, but this is not included in the Vegan product or the Fibre product to ensure they are suitable for vegans.
The natural flavours are just that, extracts of fruits and vegetables used for flavouring purposes (as opposed to being used for their nutritional benefits). In the case of the Vanilla protein powder, it is a natural vanilla extract.”
Oat Flour
The oat flour was questioned given the products are promoted as gluten-free and here was doTERRA’s response:
“Regarding Oat Flour, we have confirmed that it is indeed gluten-free to Australian standards. Pure oat flour does not contain gluten, but because oats are usually processed with other grains such as wheat or barley, they are commonly cross-contaminated and as a result not gluten-free. However, in our case the provider of the oat flour has ensured that it is processed in a way that removes the possibility of cross contamination to provide a pure, gluten-free product.”
Packaging
We wanted to ensure that they were as eco-friendly as possible. Here was doTERRA’s response regarding the packaging:
“The packaging is LLDPE and recyclable through the REDcycle program at most Woolworths and Coles. In addition, the LLDPE bag has a much smaller environmental footprint than the large HDPE containers. Because we worked to make the environmental footprint as small as possible, the bag is much more eco-friendly than the plastic containers that most protein products come in.”
Cocoa Instead Of Cacao
You will see in the ingredients that they have used cocoa powder instead of cacao powder. Here was doTERRA’s response regarding this:
“Why did we use cocoa powder not cacao in the chocolate shake? There are a variety of reasons that cocoa powder is used rather than cacao. First, it is important to understand that cocoa powder is just cacao that has been dried and pressed to remove the fat from it. (Dutch cocoa powder is different in that it has been acid washed as well, but we do not use Dutch cocoa in the Nutrition range.) This means that the fat content can be reduced while keeping the protein content high. It also controls moisture in the product so that the powders do not spoil.”
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall we are happy with doTERRA’s response regarding these questions and have been enjoying adding these powders to our daily food routines.
We believe they’re a great additive-free alternative with clean ingredients.
HOW TO ORDER
doTERRA Members:
- Simply add them to your next Loyalty Rewards order, or
- Order them via a one-time standard order.
Remember that by ordering through your monthly Loyalty Rewards cart you earn points which you can accumulate and redeem to get free doTERRA products.
Non-doTERRA Members:
- Head to HERE for the instructions on how to set up your own doTERRA account.
- When you get to step 5 have a shop around and add whichever nutrition range starter pack* suits your needs or purchase them individually**, it’s up to you.
- Add the welcome pack to your account ($35) as this is your wholesale membership fee. Wholesale membership gets you 25% off retail prices.
Any Questions
If you’re not sure about something or need help, then please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can assist you.
Much love,
Jo & Tracey x
In regards to the protein powder. Can I make pancakes for my 7and 4 year old using it?