{"id":19936,"date":"2019-01-01T01:10:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-01T06:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=20182"},"modified":"2019-01-02T11:29:28","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T16:29:28","slug":"hedge-witch-vedge-witch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2019\/01\/01\/hedge-witch-vedge-witch\/","title":{"rendered":"Hedge Witch, Vedge Witch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">\n<strong>Naked\nNutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMore\nand more folks are embracing a plant-based lifestyle, many of whom\nare pagans as being plant-based fits in with &#8220;do no harm&#8221;. \nPlant based is best for our animal companions and it is best for us. \nThis new occasional column will review offerings within the\nvegetarian\/vegan lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> First up, is &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/nkdnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Naked Nutrition<\/a>&#8220;, who recently reached out to PaganPagesOrg.   After a few back and forth emails, I was sent a couple of samples.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nakedchocopeanutbutter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20187\" width=\"244\" height=\"246\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe\nfirst, and largest, is NAKED CHOC PB.  I received a 5 lb. tub.  I&#8217;m\ngrateful that I make smoothies so often!  This is really tasty vegan\nprotein powder.  I tend to buy vanilla protein powders, so this was\nquite a change for me.  It was thick and creamy enough without my\nadding anything to it, but, to change it up, I added a banana and a\ntablespoon of peanut butter.  Yummy!!  \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nNAKED\nCHOC PB is made from slow-roasted peanuts grown on US farms and\norganic cacao.  That&#8217;s it &#8211; two ingredients.  It&#8217;s dairy free\n(vegan), soy free and gluten free. There are no GMO&#8217;s, no salt, no\nsugar and nothing artificial.  \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nI\nalso received two vegan protein powder samplers, one of which I gave\nto my daughter for another opinion.  The sampler included:  Contains\nNaked Pea, Chocolate Less Naked Pea, Vanilla Less Naked Pea, and\nNaked Rice in single serving pouches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nNaked\nPea is made exclusively from raw yellow peas grown in the USA and\nCanada. It is vegan, gluten free, and soy free. Chocolate Pea is the\nNaked Pea, but\nwith raw organic chocolate powder and organic coconut sugar.  Naked\nPea is the same but with vanilla.\n Naked Rice is made from organic sprouted whole grain brown rice.\nOnce again, it is gluten free, soy free and vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nTo\nthose thinking this is a company that only makes vegan protein\npowders, be aware that they have many kinds available that are not\nplant-based; some for gaining weight, some made with whey and casein,\nand some made for those looking to gain weight, add creatine, amino\nacids, or collagen; they even have several made with goat milk, egg\nwhites and sweet potatoes.  Two that I have found are pre-workout\nsupplements.  \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Their <a href=\"https:\/\/nkdnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">website<\/a> has quite a few recipes for using the protein powders, some for smoothies and a few for protein bites and bars. There is also an abundance of articles on their blog for weight gain\/loss, muscle building and fitness tips, among others.  All of the reviews listed on their website are quite good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nEach\nof the protein powders comes in a 5 pound tub at the cost of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n$54.99.\n You can also subscribe monthly and the price becomes a bit less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nSo,\nif you like smoothies and use a protein powder, I suggest you give\nthis one a try.  I think you will like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You can find Naked Nutrition at: <a href=\"https:\/\/nkdnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/nkdnutrition.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nthe Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SusanMorgaine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15479\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Susan\nMorgaine<\/strong>&nbsp;is\na Daughter of the Goddess, Witch, Writer,&nbsp;Teacher,\nHealer,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yogini.&nbsp;She is a monthly columnist\nwith&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/\">PaganPages.org<\/a>&nbsp;Her\nwritings can be found in The Girl God Anthologies,&nbsp;\u201cWhatever\nWorks: Feminists of Faith Speak\u201d&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u201cJesus, Mohammed\nand the Goddess\u201d, as well as Mago Publications&nbsp;\u201cShe Rises,\nVolume 2, and \u201cCelebrating Seasons of the Goddess\u201d. She has also\nbeen published in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jareeda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jareeda<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagewoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SageWoman<\/a>&nbsp;magazines.&nbsp;She\nis a Certified Women\u2019s Empowerment Coach\/Facilitator through&nbsp;She\nis the author of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1976523524\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1976523524&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=45c31c082eed1f0301e02fb9b35720c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My\nName is Isis<\/a>\u201d, one in the series of the \u201cMy Name Is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u201d\nchildren\u2019s books published by The Girl God Publications.&nbsp;A\nWoman International, founded by Patricia Lynn Reilly. She has long\nbeen involved in Goddess Spirituality and Feminism, teaching classes\nand workshops, including Priestessing Red Tents within MA and RI. She\nis entering her 20th year teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation,\nbeing a Certified instructor through the Kundalini Research\nInstitute, as well as being a Reiki Master. She is a member of the\nSisterhood of Avalon. She can be found\nat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mysticalshores.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mysticalshores.wordpress.com\/&nbsp;<\/a>and\nher email is&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MysticalShores@gmail.com\">MysticalShores@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1976523524\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1976523524&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=aceaccd37e5ee5ae2d97dcc69e32451a\">My Name is Isis on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Sv1l1O\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Isisbook.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16597\" width=\"94\" height=\"122\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naked Nutrition More and more folks are embracing a plant-based lifestyle, many of whom are pagans as being plant-based fits in with &#8220;do no harm&#8221;. Plant based is best for our animal companions and it is best for us. This new occasional column will review offerings within the vegetarian\/vegan lifestyle. First up, is &#8220;Naked Nutrition&#8220;, who recently reached out to PaganPagesOrg. After a few back and forth emails, I was sent a couple of samples. The first, and largest, is NAKED CHOC PB. I received a 5 lb. tub. I&#8217;m grateful that I make smoothies so often! This is really tasty vegan protein powder. I tend to buy vanilla protein powders, so this was quite a change for me. It was thick and creamy enough without my adding anything to it, but, to change it up, I added a banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter. Yummy!! NAKED CHOC PB is made from slow-roasted peanuts grown on US farms and organic cacao. That&#8217;s it &#8211; two ingredients. It&#8217;s dairy free (vegan), soy free and gluten free. There are no GMO&#8217;s, no salt, no sugar and nothing artificial. I also received two vegan protein powder samplers, one of which I gave to my daughter for another opinion. The sampler included: Contains Naked Pea, Chocolate Less Naked Pea, Vanilla Less Naked Pea, and Naked Rice in single serving pouches. Naked Pea is made exclusively from raw yellow peas grown in the USA and Canada. It is vegan, gluten free, and soy free. Chocolate Pea is the Naked Pea, but with raw organic chocolate powder and organic coconut sugar. Naked Pea is the same but with vanilla. Naked Rice is made from organic sprouted whole grain brown rice. Once again, it is gluten free, soy free and vegan. To those thinking this is a company that only makes vegan protein powders, be aware that they have many kinds available that are not plant-based; some for gaining weight, some made with whey and casein, and some made for those looking to gain weight, add creatine, amino acids, or collagen; they even have several made with goat milk, egg whites and sweet potatoes. Two that I have found are pre-workout supplements. Their website has quite a few recipes for using the protein powders, some for smoothies and a few for protein bites and bars. There is also an abundance of articles on their blog for weight gain\/loss, muscle building and fitness tips, among others. All of the reviews listed on their website are quite good. Each of the protein powders comes in a 5 pound tub at the cost of $54.99. You can also subscribe monthly and the price becomes a bit less. So, if you like smoothies and use a protein powder, I suggest you give this one a try. I think you will like it. You can find Naked Nutrition at: https:\/\/nkdnutrition.com\/ *** About the Author: Susan Morgaine&nbsp;is a Daughter of the Goddess, Witch, Writer,&nbsp;Teacher, Healer,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Yogini.&nbsp;She is a monthly columnist with&nbsp;PaganPages.org&nbsp;Her writings can be found in The Girl God Anthologies,&nbsp;\u201cWhatever Works: Feminists of Faith Speak\u201d&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u201cJesus, Mohammed and the Goddess\u201d, as well as Mago Publications&nbsp;\u201cShe Rises, Volume 2, and \u201cCelebrating Seasons of the Goddess\u201d. She has also been published in&nbsp;Jareeda&nbsp;and&nbsp;SageWoman&nbsp;magazines.&nbsp;She is a Certified Women\u2019s Empowerment Coach\/Facilitator through&nbsp;She is the author of \u201cMy Name is Isis\u201d, one in the series of the \u201cMy Name Is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u201d children\u2019s books published by The Girl God Publications.&nbsp;A Woman International, founded by Patricia Lynn Reilly. She has long been involved in Goddess Spirituality and Feminism, teaching classes and workshops, including Priestessing Red Tents within MA and RI. She is entering her 20th year teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, being a Certified instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute, as well as being a Reiki Master. She is a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. She can be found at&nbsp;https:\/\/mysticalshores.wordpress.com\/&nbsp;and her email is&nbsp;MysticalShores@gmail.com My Name is Isis on Amazon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/212"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19936\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}