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While the Pichia protein comprises about 80% of the proprietary formulation, the remaining 20% is chock-full of good-for- you, all-natural ingredients. A specialized fruit blend (think strawberries, blueberries, bilberries, cranberries, and pomegranates), minerals, antioxidants, and greens round out this powerhouse supplement. What Avaia does not contain is equally as important. Free from soy, seed oils, dairy, gluten, and GMOs, Avaia is naturally vegan and ideally formulated for whole-body wellness. With obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes skyrocketing around the world, Mike notes that "a lot of autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing at the same time[...]and more and more, this is being traced to diet." Because Avaia is made from Pichia Protein+™, there is the "vegan protein, and the 'plus' is the fiber and beta-glucan, which is fantastic for your gut health, great for your cardiovascular system, reduces systemic inflammation, good for your skin, helps you lose weight," Mike expounds. And while it may seem like Avaia is the best new protein powder on the market, Mike "actually wouldn't compare them," he states. "I think of this more as a nutritional product with lots of vegan protein in it." Traditional protein powders typically act as isolates, meaning whether it be whey, soy, or pea products, the protein is extracted from the source, thereby offering "just purified proteins that don't actually have all the other good stuff in it." In contrast, Avaia is "a protein product that has a lot of other nutritional benefits–the fiber, the beta-glucan, the greens, and the fruit blends that bring all-around nutritional quality to our product," says Mike. Despite being superior to a standard protein powder found on the shelves, this protein-packed nutritional powerhouse can be added to smoothies and recipes the same way you would add protein powder. Mike shares that his favorite way to enjoy Avaia is in his daily VUE ON | NUTRITION 96 VUENJ.COM

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