Have you ever eaten potatoes? Tomatoes? Lobster or sushi? Without a doubt. But did you know that all these foods have been rejected by people for a long time before being routinely integrated into our diets? And insects follow the same path!
You have probably heard someone mention the Keto Diet. The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, moderate protein and high fat diet. If you want to know more about the keto diet, how your body adapts to the keto diet, it's impact on athletic performance and whether cricket protein complies with the keto diet, read on! This article compares the macronutrient distribution on and off the keto diet and dives into detail how your body adapts when you adopt the keto diet. We cover how your body responds to the keto diet through gluconeogenesis and ketosis, whether keto diet aids weight loss and impacts performance for endurance athletes. We dive into whether or not cricket protein complies with the keto diet and ways you can incorporate cricket protein into your keto meals.
This article covers what is a flexitarian diet and how it compares to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. We address the pro nutritional information about being flexitarian and how it can help your endurance training. Vincent Nadon, one of our Näak ambassadors, also gives his testimony on being flexitarian and how it has impacted his lifestyle. We also provide several food for runners and endurance athletes ideas that goes hand-in-hand with the flexitarian diet.
As Canadians, we have the pleasure of enjoying some of the most breathtaking mountains and forests right at our back door. These epic landscapes are home to a broad and diverse selection of plant and animal species, and it's our job to protect them in everything we do. At Näak, our sustainability initiatives have led us to a partnership with the BC Parks Foundation. Working directly with their Parks Bank of British Columbia division, we raise money towards protecting and preserving our beautiful Canadian Parks.
Edible insects, like crickets, are a great source of nutrients. One of them is Chitin. Chitin is a prebiotic fiber that is beneficial for your body and athletic performance. For example, Chitin helps with gastrointestinal (GI) emptying and can decrease inflammation. As a prebiotic, Chitin fuels your microbiota, promoting a healthier digestive and immune system. The more diverse your gut is, the better! Lastly, chitin also controls nutrient absorption, especially lipids. Notably, if you have a shellfish allergy, you may also be allergic to crickets. Try to consume chitin from ground crickets in small or big ways by trying Näak's ULTRA Energy Bars, Recovery Protein Powder or Cricket powder!
At Näak, environmental protection is one of our main tasks. We want to offer you the most sustainable and responsible nutrition available. And to achieve this goal, we have committed ourselves to a crucial part of our strategy: packaging. We have decided to switch to recyclable and/or compostable packaging for all our products by 2025!
New to cricket protein? You've come to the right place! While you might be skeptical at first to try insect-based protein, it is actually a healthy and sustainable alternative source of protein for athletes. While the consumption of insects might be new to you, it is already a big part of the diet in other countries. In this article, we dive into why you should stop refusing and start considering adding some tasty crickets in your meals! Keep reading to discover 5 good reasons to include cricket protein in your diet!
There are currently more than 2 billion people on earth that eat insects, and for good reason! Edible insects have exceptional nutritional qualities such as high protein, vitamin, and mineral content, which are beneficial to human health, especially for athletes. In fact, some edible insects are more nutritionally dense than many traditionally eaten meats.
It is safe to say that, here in Canada, cricket powder definitely isn’t a “traditional” ingredient. In fact, it is only in the last few years that cricket powder has been added to the shelfs of your favourite grocery stores. Hence, when all of us here at Näak encounter people who have only recently discovered this awesome ingredient, we often get confronted with the same question: “how do I use it?”. If you’re curious about cricket powder and how to integrate it to your diet, keep on reading this article!
As you know, at Näak, environmental protection is one of our biggest concerns. Nature is our playground and we want to preserve it. Naturally, Näak then supports the actions of @runecoteam who encourages "ecological jogging", called "plogging". To learn more about plogging and its origins, we had the chance to meet (virtually) @James Guilbaud, ambassador of @runecoteam in Montreal. Read this article to learn more.
From November 1 to 30, for each product ordered online, Näak donates $1 to the Pour3Points association. The funds raised will help young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to succeed in life, thanks to the values of sport.
At Näak, taking care of the planet is our biggest concern and is what this startup is centered around. We want to provide you with sustainable food products that have a positive impact on health, sports performance, and the environment. However, the world's population keeps increasing. In the next food production will have to be doubled to meet the growing demand for food and especially for animal proteins. However, can our planet meet these needs?
The word “superfood” may ring a bell since this term has become increasingly popularized in the media. But what is really a superfood, and are crickets part of it ?
Maybe you have already asked yourself this question: can vegetarians eat bugs? This debate has been a subject of controversy in the vegetarian community since the recent raise of entomophagy. In this article, you'll understand what is the entotarian diet and how it solves the problem.
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