Join Colleen and Evolve CPG founder Gage Mitchell as they talk about food and politics and how consumers must drive the change to a cleaner food system.
From the Podcast Recap at EvolveCPG.com
“The general trend towards healthier living and better information about nutrition has many layers, with one of the main tenets being an increase in transparency from food brands about the ingredients used and their sources.
Today we are joined by Colleen Kavanagh, the CEO and Co-Founder of ZEGO Foods, to talk about how the company is enabling its customers to live healthy and fulfilling lives, and supporting achievement on multiple levels.
Colleen shares some of her personal journey with nutrition and how this led into her career, the important shifts in the industry in recent years, how public policy fits into the picture, and the central theme of transparency at ZEGO! So, for a great check-in on the present and future of the world of healthy foods, be sure to listen in with and see what Colleen has to say!’
Key Points From This Episode:
- How customer action can quickly impact the industry and make a meaningful change!
- Advice from Colleen around the legalities of going to market and a safe marketing plan.
- Colleen’s background and how her own celiac disease diagnosis led her getting into nutrition.
- ZEGO Foods’ process to becoming a B-Corporation and the processes around certification.
- Pesticides and diseases; the research that has illuminated the dangers of what we consume.
- The launch of ZEGO Foods and how Colleen formulated the vision for the company.
- Concerns about safety and assurances related to allergies and ingredients lists.
- The centrality of the testing process at ZEGO Foods and bringing these practices up to speed.
- Information on A Better Course, Colleen’s school nutrition program!
- Thinking about the next few years at ZEGO; the two current goals of the company.
- How local work in San Francisco deeply impacted Colleen’s philosophy.
On this episode of Food Gossip – find out if the US is actually sending its best produce to Europe!?
Follow @zegofoods + @colleen_kavanagh_z for more Food Gossip dropping on Fridays!
FIBER – most people only get 50% of the recommended daily value of fiber. ZEGO's Purity Protocol Gluten Free Oats have 20%-40% more fiber than typical oats.
Fiber's not only important for removing waste from your body so you don't become a toxic mess.
It also contains Beta Glucans which improve gut and heart health, strengthen the immune system, and reduce symptoms of skin diseases
One of many reasons to eat ZEGO's Double Protein Oats! Stay tuned for more nutrition info on this amazing specialty product.
Double Energy Oats!
💪💪20g protein + 6g fiber + 25% Daily Value for iron 💪💪
And did we mention DELICIOUSLY flavored with molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon?
Did you know that protein, fiber, and iron are key to maintaining your energy level?
– Protein helps the body stay satiated after a meal
– Protein and Fiber help keep blood sugar balanced (which keeps your energy balanced)
– Iron helps carry oxygen to your muscles and your brain
– Fiber is high in beta-glucans which are beneficial to gut health…a healthy gut absorbs more nutrients…more nutrient absorption means more energy!
This recipe has 20g protein, 6g fiber, and 25% DV of iron. 💪💪 Best of all, it’s made with all REAL FOOD ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup Double Protein Oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/3 cup boiling water
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 rounded teaspoon blackstrap molasses
2 egg whites (you can sub 1 whole egg), whisked together
METHOD:
– Boil water.
– Stir oats, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract into boiling water.
– Simmer for 10 minutes (cook oats until they are on the dry side).
Turn off the heat.
– Stir in the molasses. (Tip: use the same spoon you measure the molasses with to stir into the oats.)
– Whisk the egg whites into the oats slowly. (Tip: Wedge the handle of the pot between your elbow and body to keep it from spinning when you are whisking the egg whites in.)
– Oats should be creamy and delicious.
Enjoy with your favorite fruit. Store for up to a week in the fridge or bake extra oatmeal into muffins—fold in your favorite frozen fruit or a banana for extra flavor and nutrition!
Do you buy sprouted products? Make sure you are getting what you are paying for. Ask the company to send you a picture of the sprouted grain.
You see, some companies are just soaking their grains, not actually sprouting them. Sprouting takes longer and is much more involved (you need to change the water a few times, for example).
I called one such company, and they told me their sprouting process is done by a 3rd party and that 3rd party won’t share with them any information about it. Hmmmm . . .
On Jan. 1 sesame was named by the FDA as the 9th major allergen, which means it must be labeled in plain language on packaged food.
Sensitivity to sesame can range from mild symptoms like hives or severe symptoms like anaphylaxis.
If you are allergic to sesame, be sure to watch for non-food items! "Sesamum indicum" is frequently found on labels for cosmetics, medications, nutrition supplements, perfumes, essential oils, and even pet foods.
And, of course, know that all ZEGO products are free of sesame and produced in a sesame-free facility.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Fiber is important for gut health which is important for overall wellness and a strong immune system. Our Purity Protocol Double Protein Gluten Free Oats have about 20-40% more fiber and nearly double the protein than your typical grocery store oats.
Why? Heat treating destroys nutrients but we cold press our Double Protein Oats. This preserves their nutrition so you get more fiber and protein.
According to the FDA, you should get 28g of fiber daily. A single serving of our oats has 6g, giving you 20% of your daily need. Add some raspberries and boost your fiber intake to 30% of the RDA! 💪💪💪
It warms our hearts to know that every day people enjoy our purity-verified breakfast and snack products. We feel like we are all sharing a virtual meal of goodness together, supporting our health and the health of our planet.
Thank you for communing with us!
Gather around for another installment of Food Gossip!
This episode comes from our founder @colleen_kavanagh_z and she has some hot tea 🍵to share about our gluten free oat competitors.
Follow @zegofoods and @colleen_kavanagh_z for more tips and info from an industry insider and activist 💪
Did you hear? We are discontinuing our Sacha Inchi Protein Powder. It will be gone from our store by the end of the month, so make sure you grab yours now.
Follow along on our stories to see the most updated quantities available!
Egg White Energy Oats!
💪💪20g protein + 6g fiber + 23% Daily Value for iron
Did you know that protein, fiber and iron are key to maintaining your energy level?
– Protein helps the body stay satiated after a meal
– Protein and Fiber help keep blood sugar balanced (which keeps your energy balanced)
– Iron helps carry oxygen to your muscles and your brain
– Fiber is high in beta-glucans which are beneficial to gut health…a healthy gut absorbs more nutrients…more nutrient absorption means more energy!
This recipe has 20g protein, 6g fiber, and 23% DV of iron. 💪💪 Best of all, it’s made with all REAL FOOD ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 C Water
2/3 C ZEGO Double Protein Oats
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Black Strap Molasses
2 Egg Whites
pinch salt
METHOD:
– Boil water with pinch of salt
– Stir in ZEGO Double Protein Oats, vanilla, cinnamon and let simmer for 10 mins
– Turn off heat and remove from burner
– Stir in molasses
– Add egg whites slowly (1/4 at a time) while whisking vigorously
Store for up to a week in the fridge!
ZEGO helps protect you from heavy metals, pesticides, and common allergens through our rigorous testing standards and commitment to transparency.
Why do we test? Organic oats, for example, can have glyphosate and cadmium contamination that is unknown to the farmer due to pesticide application drift or historic heavy metal contamination. So we test for both to make sure our products don't show any glyphosate residue and only natural levels of heavy metals (if any at all).
But that’s not all. We also use the highest quality oat seeds. So you not only get the safest food but also superior nutrition – almost double the protein and about 30% more fiber and more iron than typical brands.
This one is all about plant protein! We know it’s a hot topic especially in the 🌱plant🌱 based community. Many of you are wondering “how do I get the right amount of protein from a plant based diet?”
Our Founder Colleen has some insight for you! Watch the full episode (#161) of the Heal Thyself Podcast with Dr. G 🎙️
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
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Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our fruit bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory. Check out our stories for the most updated info on quantities that remain.
We are so sorry to see these products go–we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
*********************************
Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our Fruit Bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory. Check out our stories for the most updated info on quantities that remain.
We are so sorry to see these products go–we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
NOTICE OF PRODUCT CHANGES
*********************************
Things are changing at ZEGO!
First the GOOD NEWS: Our Double Protein Oats and Muesli have quickly become your favorite ZEGO products, and we will be coming out with two new varieties of these in early Spring!
NOT SO GOOD NEWS: To help us manage our supply chain, control costs, and focus our new product development, we will be discontinuing our fruit bars, Mix-Ins, and Pure Protein once we've sold through our current inventory.
Stock remaining:
(Stock is selling VERY quickly. Some of these may be out of stock within hours.)
Just Fruit Pear (81 – 12 bar boxes)
Just Fruit Cherry (57 – 12 bar boxes)
Just Fruit Raspberry – SOLD OUT
Fruit Chia Strawberry (111 – 12 bar boxes)
Fruit Chia Raspberry – (46 – 12 bar boxes)
Fruit Chia Cherry – SOLD OUT
Chocolate Berry Decadence – (11 – 9 bar boxes)
Mix-Ins (150 bags of each flavor)
Pure Protein (170 bags)
We also have new products we were going to launch this January that will now be a "special edition" only of our fruit bars. Stay tuned for more on those.
We are so sorry to see these products go-we know many of you rely on them. But with the pressure on our supply chain, we just can't continue selling them. For example, the cost of making our bars alone rose 36% in December. Be sure to get yours now before they are gone.
The most 💣oatmeal bowl by @vegancaroline – you definitely want to save this one. It's better then any other oatmeal bowl out there because it is super high in protein (15g) and fiber (10g)! Not to mention delicious 🤤 Find the full recipe linked in our bio!
Part 2! Our Founder Colleen gives the inside scoop on greenwashing in the industry. To hear the full interview check out Episode 65 of the @just.ingredients podcast.
Our Founder @colleen_kavanagh_z talks to Karalynne Call on the @just.ingredients pod and breaks down the term greenwashing.
Listen to the full episode called “Surprising Truths About Food Regulation” and watch out for part 2!
Enjoy these delicious protein pumpkin pie bars by @samdoesherbest at all of your holiday gatherings this season!
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
½ Cup Creamy Almond Butter or Sun Flower Butter
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup ZEGO Plant Protein Powder
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt
METHOD:
– Preheat your oven to 350F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
– Mix together the pumpkin puree, almond butter (or alternative), maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
– Add in the protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt – mix until everything comes together.
– Fold in the walnuts, then transfer to your prepared baking dish & bake for 30 minutes.
– Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing and topping with coconut whipped cream!
From the ZEGO family to yours, have a safe and nourished holiday season 🎁
Today we're talking about Tree Nut Allergies:
The six tree nut allergies most commonly reported by children and adults are allergies to walnut, almond, hazelnut, pecan, cashew, and pistachio.
But it's important to note that these tree nuts are not the same as peanut (only 40% of children with tree nut allergies have an allergy to peanut), which grows underground and is a legume related to beans and peas.
Tree nuts are also different from seed allergens such as sesame, sunflower, poppy, and mustard, which do not grow on trees.
All ZEGO products are free of peanuts and tree nuts. Be sure to share this post with someone that is allergic to Tree Nuts so they know that ZEGO has their back 💪
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