Elevate Me! is a natural protein and whole fruit energy bar, made
fresh daily! Our original family recipe, each 66g triple pack will
ELEVATE you with simply natural ingredients: 24% protein and
whole fruits. No fillers. Nothing artificial. Ever.
PROTEIN
Protein is second most abundant substance in our body, only
water is more plentiful. Protein makes up our muscles, ligaments,
tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair and body fluids. Bone growth is
dependent on protein. The chemical messengers that coordinate our
body’s activities, hormones, and the chemicals that speed up
physiological reactions, enzymes, are made of protein. Our genetic
material is the blueprint that instructs the cell how to produce the
proteins that make life possible. Proteins are composed of amino
acids, linked together by peptide bonds. When we eat protein the
body must break these bonds in the digestive tract. Then single
amino acids, or amino acids in short chains, are absorbed into the
body, where they are reassembled into whatever substance the body
needs.
Do not take high amounts of supplemental protein if you have
impaired kidney function. High protein intake can deplete calcium
from the bones. High protein intake and low fiber intake increases
the risk of developing bowel cancer. Choose rice or pea protein if
you are sensitive to dairy products, whey, egg and soy.
WHEY PROTEIN
Whey protein isolates contain isolated amino acids that the body
does not have to digest before absorbing them. These supplements
tend to be costly but are easy for the body to use. Manufacturers
claim that most individuals who have an inability to digest dairy
products will be able to tolerate the amino acids found in isolate
powders. Hydrolyzed supplements like whey concentrates are
predigested make amino acid chains smaller. The body still has to
digest some chains but it is absorbed more quickly and used more
effectively by muscle. Egg, rice and pea protein are not usually
altered by manufacturing techniques to make them more absorbable.
Fermenting soy protein makes it easier to digest.
FIBRE
It's difficult to grasp, how something that actually slows
digestion can also help to support healthy weight loss, but that is
just the case with fibre. Fibre is very difficult for the digestive
system to breakdown, but it tries none-the-less! In the process of
trying to break down these hard to breakdown plant fibre, digestion
slows. Refined carbohydrates normally increase blood sugar. This
increase is less noticeable when fibre is there to slow the rate at
which these sugars are being released into the bloodstream. This
prevents spikes in blood glucose as well as large bursts of insulin,
which inevitably will cause us to store fat. Because fiber slows
things down a little, it also helps to increase satiety, leaving us
feeling full for longer, an added bonus to anyone looking to lose
weight. High fibre diets are those that contain an abundance of
fruit and vegetables, legumes, beans, and WHOLE grain products (NOT
refined carbohydrates). Aim to get anywhere from 25-35 g of fibre/day.
Increase fibre slowly and be sure to increase you water intake at
the same time.
ABOUT ELEVATE ME!
Nope, we’re not your typical corporation.
ELEVATE ME! was created by our Mom! As a
nutritional health food caterer for athletes and
sports teams, her mission was to nourish our large
family by blending an original recipe protein &
energy super-booster containing only premium protein
and unsulphured and organic dried fruits.
The goal was to create the world’s
simplest protein snack, keeping the
finished food as close to what
nature created as possible, with no
added colors, flavors, or
sweeteners. She wanted a treat that
would satiate us, taste good, and
contain 24% protein, naturally
derived carbohydrates and low fat…
plus vitamins and minerals.
She started with whole dried fruits.
Our many hiking expeditions to the
Rocky Mountains of Jasper and Banff
taught us the energy value of
unsulphured and organic apples,
dates, raisins, almonds,
cranberries, papaya, mango and so
on. Mom then blended the trail mix
with a healthy dose of whey protein
to rebuild and strengthen our aching
muscles.
At first these little treats were
blended and served up in spherical
ball form. We called them our “power
balls”. Demand was high and word
spread among local athletes. Mom’s
power balls were a hit!
As a family we then incorporated as
PROsnack Natural Foods Inc. and
began the arduous journey of
bringing our beloved products to the
world. First we changed the name to
ELEVATE ME! and then the
balls were flattened and served up
as convenient ‘cookies’ in 66g
triple packs.
TESTIMONIALS
“ELEVATE is a ‘less is better’
bar which fills the void left by other energy bars.”
Derrik Y. –
Vancouver
“Dear Prosnack
Company,
These light, wholesome snacks are the perfect thing to keep me alert
when studying long hours. Cranberry elev8 helps me focused, and
prevents me from unhealthy snacks. Thanks guys! “
Tony T – Graduate
Student
"Hi, I just wanted to say how much I love your bars. I am not an
athlete, in fact I have M.E. (also known as chronic fatigue
syndrome) so I don’t always have the energy to cook and eat right. I
have tried other energy bars but ElevateMe not only tastes the best
but it has the most protein, which makes for steady, long-lasting
energy without the dreaded sugar crash. I know it’s not a meal
replacement but it certainly fills those gaps when my blood sugar is
falling and its hard to stay vertical. Thanks so much for a great
product!”
Samantha. Victoria, BC