Raised News & Articles
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Erythritol, Maltitol, Xylitol: What Are Sugar Alcohols and Should You Avoid Them?
Pick up almost any protein bar that says "low sugar" or "no added sugar" on the front, flip it over, and read the actual ingredients list. There's a good chance you'll find one of these: maltitol, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol. They're...
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Real Food Snacks: The Complete Australian Guide to Minimally Processed Snacks
You've stood in the health food aisle, scanning labels, trying to figure out which snack is actually healthy and which one just looks the part. The front of the packet screams "high protein," "all natural," or "clean ingredients," but flip...
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Are Protein Bars Actually Healthy?
Here's a simple test: next time you're in the supermarket, pick up a protein bar and flip it over. Look at the front of the pack, then read the back. If those two things tell different stories, you've just discovered...
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Bovine vs Marine Collagen: Which Is Best?
Let's get this out of the way upfront: Raised uses bovine collagen in our bars. We chose it deliberately, and we're not pretending otherwise. But this isn't a sales pitch dressed up as education. It's an honest look at the...
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How Much Collagen Should You Take Per Day? (What the Research Actually Says)
If you've started looking into collagen supplementation, you've probably noticed something frustrating: everyone seems to have a different answer about how much you should take. One brand says 5 grams. Another says 20. A wellness influencer swears by 2.5 grams,...
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What Is MCT Powder? Benefits, Sources, and Why It's in Every Raised Bar
If you've ever flipped over a protein bar and spotted "MCT powder" on the ingredient list, you've probably wondered what it actually is - and whether it's doing anything useful or just taking up space.Fair question. The health food aisle...