Today, I’m back with a new product review and an exciting giveaway.
Disclaimer: AD-This is a sponsored giveaway and review with Nutribuddy but all thoughts and words are my own.
I’ve been trying Nutribuddy’s products and today am going to share my review-in terms of how I found them for a gluten-free diet and for my digestion issues.
If you’ve seen them and aren’t sure if to give them a try, I’ve broken down my thoughts on them, in terms of my own experience, the ingredients and my thoughts on how they might be useful if you struggle with gut issues like IBS.
You can then jump to find out how to win a bundle for yourself!
About Nutribuddy: debunking the myths
You’ve probably seen Nutribuddy on Instagram. It’s often something promoted by Love Island stars and influencers (of which I am not!) and it’s something I’ve always been intrigued to try.
I’m always looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas and also ways to get nutrient-dense meals for when my belly is flaring.
But as you know, I’d never promoted anything that was specifically slimming or a weight-loss diet.
In fact, Nutribuddy isn’t anything of the sort.
Their ingredients are all completely natural and healthy (For example, their breakfast shake, which is my favourite is a mix of gluten-free oats and seeds).
Thankfully, there’s nothing laxative about them or ‘slimming’ necessarily either (although I guess like anything, you’d lose weight if you made the swaps to this healthier range of products but that was not personally my aim).
The hot chocolate drink is called ‘hot slim’ which I thought was a bit of a shame as, nutritionally, the ingredients are great-with things like pea protein and lucuma powder-so it’s a shame the name doesn’t reflect that).
Despite this, for me, the range is just about trying to be healthier and saving a bit of time (which as a mom, I really need!).
Some people might use them as meal replacement shakes and they have a good guide to that here but that’s because they’re nutritionally balanced (for example, their breakfast shake is the same as porridge-oats, flaxseeds, chia and coconut) you’re not really missing a meal, just so much as making it healthier, easier and quicker.
However, you can also just use them as a snack or when you’re on the go or travelling, which is how I used them.
My thoughts on the gluten-free Nutribuddy breakfast shake
Nutribuddy have a whole range of items but let’s talk about a few of my favourites. The breakfast shake is perfect for days when I’m on the go. I know there’s quite a few breakfast shakes out there-like ‘weetabix on the go’ etc but there’s really nothing out there for those of us who are gluten and/or dairy-free until I discovered this!
If you’re late for work or going somewhere overnight, there’s really nothing express you can make and take-at least without a fridge or a kettle-, and that’s why I think this is such a gamechanger.
You simply pour in the mix to your shaker bottle, add dairy-free milk and then drink! I did find I needed to be quite vigorous to shake or the mixture clumped at the bottom, so it took a little bit of practice but I got there in the end.
It tastes much sweeter than I thought (it just uses stevia) so much so, that a few times in a pinch I’ve just made it with cold water too.
This really has made such a difference to me on busy days as a new mom and it’s a product I would 100% recommend. It takes seconds!
The ingredients are great: the strawberry flavour I used is just gluten-free oats, flaxseeds and chia seeds, desiccated coconuts, beetroot powder and stevia. If you prefer no sweeteners, the naked flavour is just the seeds, oats and coconut).
A lot of express products I’ve found and have emulsifiers and stabilisers but this has none of these.
If you struggle with digestion issues like me, I think this shake certainly shouldn’t worsen things and could help! It does contain fibre but the seeds and coconuts are finely milled, and of course, both oats and chia seeds are full of soluble fibre which is actually pretty great for your gut.
Instant Chia and Coconut Porridge
Another product I’ve loved is the chia and coconut porridge. I also use it with Jude as the ingredients are again really natural. It’s just a mix of chia, coconut and oats and a great way of getting some chia seeds into your diet (As they’re a great source of omega 3). It’s instant porridge so it’s really quick to make in the microwave.
The only thing that puts me off repurchasing this one is the price. It’s £7.99 for a 14 day supply which isn’t cheap.
Of course, you can get gluten-free oats a lot cheaper, but I’d probably repurchase if I was going on holiday to pop in my suitcase, so I knew I was getting everything I need and it’s a lot easier/cheaper AND less plastic than buying a ton of gluten-free porridge pots which I’ve done before!
Is Nutribuddy good for digestive conditions like IBS and IBD?
I know a lot of people are searching for products that can help with gut issues so thought I’d mention this here.
Nutritionally, the range contains quite a few gut-friendly ingredients.
If you are very sensitive to fibre, you could consider sipping the drink slowly throughout the day or blending it to break the seeds down further (although the mix is very fine).
There’s a range of different flavours; some contain green tea which I steered away from as I personally find this can upset my stomach but there’s plenty of flavours that don’t contain this.
If you’re switching from a regular breakfast to Nutribuddy, there’s quite a lot that might help your digestion. Not least because it is essentially a liquid drink and the fibre is broken down.
As for Crohn’s, there’s some guidance here about their products if you have an ileostomy and need to avoid seeds.
Overall verdict
I really liked this products. When I was first asked to email them, I was cautious but I’m pretty impressed with the ingredient profile.
I would definitely repurchase the breakfast shake again and I think if I was to recommend one product, it would be that one. It’s the best instant/on the go gluten-free breakfast option I’ve found.
WIN: a Nutribuddy Breakfast Bundle
Nutribuddy is giving my reader’s the chance to win a breakfast bundle! It contains a breakfast shake pack (you can pick whichever flavour you’d like) and the chia porridge, as these are my two favourite products. To enter, just follow the instructions below.
The coconut and chia porridge sounds delicious
Chocolate brownie flavour sounds lovely
I’d like to try the Chia and Coconut Porridge.It sounds very interesting.
The chia and coconut porridge sounds amazing
The chia & occur porridge sounds great.
The porridge sounds particularly appealing to me, especially in this weather. However, I would use and enjoy the breakfast shake mixture, too..
I quite often have porridge for breakfast so would like to try the Chia and Coconut porridge
The chocolate brownie flavoured shake sounds nice 🙂
I would choose the chocolate brownie flavour
these products all sound great for digestive issues. I would particularly like to try the Instant Chia and Coconut Porridge
I would love to try the chocolate brownie flavour
The porridge! I’m really into porridge at the moment.
I would love to try the chocolate brownie flavour.
I’m loving the sound of the chia and coconut porridge
I am super excited to try the hot chocolate mix!! I love hot chocolate but don’t drink it often as we have the typical incredibly unhealthy version at my house. This sounds like it’d be a wonderful switch!
The chia and coconut porridge
The porridge sounds like it would be perfect for me!
Chia and coconut sounds delicious
I’m excited to try the chocolate flavour!
The porridge sounds good
I’d be interested in taking the instant porridge to work to have in break instead of biscuits.
I love the sound of the chia and coconut porridge. These would be ideal for me – I often struggle with food because I have very low energy and a dodgy tummy, but can’t afford to skip meals.
The Banana Crunchy Breakfast Shake sounds lovely – my favourite flavour x
I’d be excited to try the Chia and coconut porridge!
the chia porridge would be fab!
The chia and coconut porridge would be great to try
The chia and coconut porridge as it’s low calorie but I bet it fills you up!
I’m a big porridge fan, the plain porridge would be best for me as I like adding sugar and golden syrup to taste, these look really tasty xx
Love the sound of chia and coconut porridge
The chia and coconut porridge is the first one I would love to try.
Chia & Coconut porridge would be my first choice
love to win, chia and coconut sound awesome, love to taste xoxo
The chia & occur porridge sounds good
The hot slim sounds tasty
I’d like to try any really. Can’t get too excited about something I haven’t tried before though.. Might be excited to try some more afterwards if I like it though.
The breakfast shakes look great. I am so busy in the mornings and I often skip breakfast.
The chia and coconut porridge sounds delicious! Count me in please.
Chai and coconut porridge sounds delicious
The chia & occur porridge sounds perfect for our family
I would be excited to try the chia porridge! I’d make it with almond yogurt and leave overnight in the fridge to make it extra thick and creamy
l love my porridge but can get a little bored with flavours so would love to try the Chia and Coconut! yum!
I’d love to try the Chia and Coconut Porridge it sounds delicious
The Instant Chia and Coconut Porridge sounds absolutely lush. I’m a huge porridge lover so this would be on my try it list first
The chocolate brownie flavoured shake soudns yum yum!!
Chi and coconut porridge sounds really nice as do lots of them
I would love to try the chia porridge – I eat porridge most days and would really love to try something a bit different, and I love that the products aren’t padded out with extra ingredients
Would like to try some different porridge! I’m stuck in my ways, always eating the same Golden Syrup quick mixes at work!
The strawberry breakfast shake sounds good to me !
The porridge sounds beautiful
My mum sufferers from IBS. I think she would really love to give this a try!
I love porridge, so the Chia and Coconut Porridge soudns great! Thanks for the competition.
The breakfast shakes sound really convenient! The chocolate brownie flavour would be my pick!
Chocolate brownie sounds yummy would love to try
The porridge sounds like a good healthy breakfast.
I’d love to try the strawberry shake, I’m gluten free and it’s great to find new products I can try out!
The chia and coconut porridge sounds yummy
The chia porridge. I have never had it before.
I would love to try the chia and coconut porridge, it sounds amazing
I’d love to try the breakfast shake. I have stomach issues so can’t eat alot but I haven’t found any shakes that were gluten and dairyfree. Thankyou x
The Chocolate Brownie sounds terrific
I am trying to win this for my partner who eats a lot of porridge so she would love to try the Chia and Coconut Porridge. Thank you.
I’d love to try the Chia and Coconut Porridge – it sounds absolutely gorgeous.
For me it would be the breakfast shake so happy they are gluten free and suitable for me! I always struggle to eat breakfast so this sounds like a great option!
I’d like to try the cia and coconut porridge. I currently make my own breakfast porridge using oats, flax and hemp, so it would be nice to have some variety.
I love porridge, so I would love to try it
The chia and coconut porridge, it sounds fab!
Instant Chia and Coconut Porridge – sounds good!
Pooridge sounds great
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