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Podcast: Dare to Self Care
Episode: The New Protein You Need for Your Gut, Navigating Food Allergy Restrictions in Daily Life and the Best Protein Packed Recipes Ft. CEO of Mikuna
Description: This week's guest is Tara Kriese, CEO of Mikuna Foods, the first company to introduce Chocho, a clean superfood protein sourced from Ecuador, to the US Market. Chocho (pronounced ‘cho-cho’) is an ancient lupin that’s been cultivated by Indigenous farmers for thousands of years. It grows in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of 11,000-14,000 feet. Chocho is extremely nutrient-dense and packed with protein, fiber, iron, and calcium.
Topics discussed:
WTF is chocho and what are the benefits?
Chocho recipes
Navigating major food restrictions in daily life
Prioritizing your health through finding the ri...