Why does Berry Medley have more sugar than Nourish Peptide? The use of berries as primary ingredients increases the amount of naturally occurring sugar in the formula. There is still a low level of fructose as berries contain very little of that specific type of sugar.
Can I use Nourish Peptide and Nourish Peptide Berry Medley interchangeably? While both products contain 520 calories per pouch, there are some subtle differences in protein quantity, micronutrients, and ingredients. Because of these differences we encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider to see if using both products interchangeably is appropriate for your individual and unique healthcare needs.
What are the primary ingredient differences between Nourish Peptide and Nourish Peptide Berry Medley? Nourish Peptide Berry Medley includes organic blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, pumpkin, cinnamon and stevia for the sweet taste profile as well as organic pumpkin seed protein which are not included in the Nourish Peptide product. Nourish Peptide contains organic garbanzo beans and organic sweet potato which are not in the Berry Medley product.
What is acerola powder and why is it added to Nourish Peptide Berry Medley? Acerola is a natural source of vitamin C. This ingredient has always been present in our formulas but was previously listed in the vitamin blend section versus as a separate ingredient.
Can Nourish Peptide Berry Medley be used as a base to smoothies? Absolutely! Nourish Peptide Berry Medley can be consumed orally without anything added but is also a great high calorie, high protein base for a smoothie. You can easily blend with more fruits, vegetables, or healthy fat sources to change the flavor and/or add more calories!
How would you describe the taste of Nourish Peptide Berry Medley compared to Nourish Peptide? Nourish Peptide Berry Medley has a subtle sweet taste provided by the berries and cinnamon while Nourish Peptide is a savory green pea flavor. There is no added sugar in Nourish Peptide Berry Medley so the sweet flavor is not overly powerful as you may find with other formulas.