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December 10, 2025

I Thought Protein Powders Were Overrated — Until This Adaptogenic One Proved Me Wrong

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In partnership with MUD\WTR.
December 10, 2025

I Thought Protein Powders Were Overrated — Until This Adaptogenic One Proved Me Wrong

Try Nourish Here

To be totally honest, I’m not really what you’d call a protein person. I know it’s all anyone can talk about right now, but that’s made me a skeptic: do we really need all of this, or is it just the next wellness trend? I’ve kept tabs on the landscape but didn’t buy into any of it until I saw MUD\WTR’s new Nourish Protein Powder

Already a fan of the brand’s coffee alternative with functional mushrooms, I knew that I could expect two things from a MUD\WTR product: true quality and functional ingredients. I tried it – and while I still wouldn’t identify as a protein person, I can confidently say I’m now a Nourish person. Here’s why MUD\WTR is the only protein brand I trust… 

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My Secret to Feeling Less Sore

While we’ve already established that I’m not exactly crushing two-a-days at the gym, I do appreciate a body that doesn’t feel wrecked after a workout, long walk, or hectic day. The 25 grams of plant-based protein in each scoop actually helps my muscles recover — in a way I started to notice after a few weeks of my new Nourish routine.

Energy Without the Crash

Instead of reaching for another coffee (and enduring the jitters that come with it), I get a steady, grounded kind of energy from Nourish. The adaptogens (like reishi and chaga) take the edge off my mornings and give me an overall lift that lasts.

Clarity… All Day

The mental clarity surprised me most. Lion's Mane combined with Bacopa brings this focused feeling that makes me feel less generally-frazzled. On mornings when my to-do list feels infinite, Nourish gives me subtle, centered productivity that I didn’t used to notice. 

Gentle on My System

I’ve heard about the dreaded ‘protein tummy’ from friends and can confidently confirm: none of that here. The combination of clean pea + brown rice protein and digestive-supportive ingredients makes it easy on my system (real ingredients matter!). Plus, it tastes so good, I actually look forward to drinking it. Actually!

Yes, it’s that good.
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