MUSHROOMS! They’re everywhere! Lately, I look at my phone, and there’s an almost constant notification about morel mushroom hunting, that’s quite popular here in Missouri. I’m like, huh? LOL, but for real, from everything I’ve read and heard both online and in person, mushrooms are becoming quite beneficial to our health!
I recently heard of a company, Umbo, from Kate with Jaya PR, boasting about the health benefits of consuming mushrooms. UMBO isn’t just sending you a package of mushrooms, though; they’re sending you a mushroom BAR! That’s right, like an energy bar, but a mushroom bar, PACKED with benefits!
Who KNEW?!
I just tried the UMBO mushroom bar yesterday…. and I’m impressed. It wasn’t what I thought it would be. First, you have to like sunflower seeds, the salted kind. Second, you have to like or at least enjoy nougat. It’s very chewy. I couldn’t finish the entire bar in one go as it was a lot for me (I’m just not a huge nougat fan, unfortunately.)
It reminded me of some sort of Christmas confection. I am still trying to think of what it reminds me of, but I can’t quite place it.
Regardless, as Tristan would say, “Thumbs up, and boom.” While I can’t eat it all at once, I can eat it to improve my mind and help keep my mind alert and clear! The trio behind the mushroom bars and the other UMBO products are a great group of men!
Meet the guys:
- Rashad Evans, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ
- Jake Plummer, former NFL QB for several teams
- Del Jolly, an advocate, and educator on functional mushrooms
These are the men behind UMBO, and they’re working hard to share their mushroom findings with the world! In addition to the mushroom bars available, there are also two types of vegan capsules: the Myco Rise and Myco Rest.
Myco Rise features include boosting energy and supporting focus. A great addition to anyone’s morning! Myco Rest, on the other hand, promotes restful sleep and is non-groggy! Or you could go all in and buy the bundled pack, which is your best value!
I also have to throw this out there –
As most of you know, I have two kiddos at home—Declan, my fun-loving, super picky, five-year-old, and Tristan, the four-year-old mini-boss, who adores all things food-related. After opening the package, I had them sitting on my table before trying out the Umbo mushroom bar.
Tristan, the curious one, found them and promptly brings one to me and says, “Mommy, what is this? Is it candy?” I laugh and reply with a quick no; it’s not. It’s for adults to try to feel better. Tristan is un-impressed and wants me to help open it. So, I do….. hesitatingly. I mean, this is a bar packed with mushrooms and other healthy things.
Tristan takes a bite. His eyes light up, and he says, ‘YUMMY!’
SO,
If my four-year-old is a fan, you likely will be too. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed a healthy item on my blog, either. I’m sure it won’t be the last. In the early days of my blog, I tried out some super good for you vitamins that helped your eye health – which you can check out here. I also tried a powdered multi-vitamin that can go in with your favorite drink! See that one here!
Now, as far as the mushroom bars go, I think I’ll head into my kitchen and grab a bar to help me focus a bit more today, as it’s a busy day. Plus, it’s raining here, which causes me to be quite sleepy and UN-focused! That’s not good for productivity!
What are your thoughts on the mushroom trends going on? YAY, or NAY? Drop me a comment and let me know!
Love ya,
Kelly Ann
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