It’s Latinx Heritage Month. Show Some Love to These Latinx-Owned Wellness Brands

There are plenty of protein powders on the market, but not many that can call themselves Latin-owned. Mikuna is a plant-based protein powder created by Ecuadorian farmer and former professional athlete Ricky Echanique. While he was living in California, he started developing digestive issues and decided to turn to his roots to help improve his symptoms. In Ecuador, he came across chocho, an ancient Andean legume that has been grown and used by indigenous farmers for thousands of years. It only grows in the Andean mountains and is typically used as a “cover crop” or a crop grown to cover soil and keep it healthy and balanced. In this case, chocho is considered an Andean “super protein” that is full of fiber, minerals, protein, calcium and iron. 

Chocho is also lectin-free, which means it’s easy to digest, especially if you have a lectin sensitivity. Lectin is the protein that binds to carbohydrates and can cause digestive issues like gas, diarrhea and nausea in some individuals and interfere with mineral absorption. Mikuna protein powder consists of 20 grams of protein, is vegan, paleo and keto-friendly and has a low-glycemic index with some of the flavors only using monk fruit as sweetener. 

You can purchase a 1.8-pound bag for $60 and it comes in several flavors: Cacao Chocho protein powder, Pure Chocho protein powder, Vanilla Chocho and the latest flavor is Cinnamon Horchata.

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https://www.cnet.com/health/latinx-wellness-brands-to-support-during-latinx-heritage-month-and-beyond/