Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte contains WHAT?!

Every fall, the same thing happens...

Pumpkin spice everything hits the shelves.

Lattes, cookies, cereals, granola bars - you name it, they've pumpkin-spiced it.

And I get it. There's something about those warm spices that just feels like fall.

But here's what most people don't realize about their beloved PSL at Starbucks:

A grande Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks has 50 grams of sugar.

That's more sugar than a can of Coke.

It's also the equivalent of 13 teaspoons of sugar in a single drink. That's crazy.

Why would anyone want to start their day with a massive sugar bomb and the promise of a brutal crash an hour later?

And that's not even mentioning the "natural flavors" (which is made in a lab), and the potassium sorbate & carrageenan (both linked to cancer) hiding in that iconic pumpkin spice drink.

Here's the good news: You don't have to give up pumpkin spice. You just need to make it the RIGHT way.

My Clean PSL Formula:

• 1 scoop of Truvani Pumpkin Spice Plant-Based Protein (only 1g of sugar, 20g of protein to keep you full)
• Your favorite milk (I love organic dairy or coconut milk)
• A shot of espresso or strong coffee
• Optional: a drizzle of pure maple syrup if you want it sweeter

Blend it all together, and you've got a PSL that actually nourishes you instead of sending your blood sugar on a rollercoaster.

The best part? Truvani Pumpkin Spice is made with real organic spices - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves - not mysterious "natural flavors."

You can actually taste the difference. It's warm, complex, and genuinely satisfying.

But pumpkin spice season isn't just about lattes...

I've put together all my favorite clean pumpkin spice products in one place:

• Organic pumpkin spice coffee and teas
• Clean protein powders and snacks
• Pumpkin spice baking essentials

Click here to see my complete Pumpkin Spice Everything list →

You don't have to skip the seasonal treats.

You just need versions that don't come with a side of chemicals and enough sugar to put you in a food coma.

Because real pumpkin spice - the kind made from actual cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves - is delicious, warming, and doesn't need all that processed junk to taste amazing.

This fall, you can have your pumpkin spice AND feel good about it too.

Stock up on clean pumpkin spice essentials here.

Xo,
Vani

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Last Day - Up to 40% OFF Protein Powder

Quick!

Amazon Prime Day is going away tonight!

This is your last chance to get up to 40% OFF (MSRP) select flavors of Plant-Based Protein.

People are getting their discounted bags FAST:

So if you want to try the protein powder flying off shelves nationwide…

Get it before this deal is gone at midnight:

Shop Truvani Prime Day

You may not know this… 

But every time you buy a product online, you vote with your dollars to see the brand succeed.

And when you buy a Truvani product, you vote with your dollars to get more of our products on shelves. 

That means supporting our mission: 

To make products with ingredients you can trust more accessible to everyone throughout the U.S.

Products made with real food. No preservatives. No artificial colors. No artificial sweeteners.

You're showing retailers how much it matters to customers like you to have products with ingredients you can trust on shelves.

That's why we're happy to offer one of our best deals this Prime Day:

Up to 40% OFF* all full-size Plant-Based Protein Powders (*MSRP).

Like classic Chocolate and Vanilla, which are the #1 and #2 best-selling plant protein products at Sprouts Farmers Market and just hit shelves at Walmart and Target...

…or Pumpkin Spice, which is made with real spices and pumpkin seeds.

But there are 12 flavors to choose from:

Last Chance: Prime Day Deals

This deal goes away at midnight! Then back to full pricing.

Take advantage of it while you can.

Xo,

Vani + Truvani Team

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Prime Day Sell Out Risk: HIGH ⚠️

It's officially Amazon Prime Day, and we're offering one of our best protein deals:

Up to 40% OFF (MSRP) select flavors of Plant-Based Protein Powder until tomorrow.

I feel like I should emphasize this again:

Last year, we sold out of ALL flavors within 24 hours!!!

It was sad to see many people miss out, but it was also very validating for our team to see. 

Because our mission to provide products with ingredients you can trust is getting bigger and more important to people.

Look, I'd hate for you to miss out like many did last year. 

That's why I recommend you act now if you want to take advantage of our Prime Deal:

Get your next favorite flavor for up to 40% OFF with FAST Prime shipping:

Shop Truvani Prime Day 

Grab your favorite or try a new bag of our dessert-like flavors. 

We say "dessert-like" because that's what they taste like… your favorite desserts.  

Vanilla Plant-Based Protein is made with 5 organic ingredients that taste like a milkshake. 

Chocolate Plant-Based Protein is made with 6 ingredients that taste like brownie batter.

(Both of these flavors are now on shelves at Walmart, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.)

But there are more flavors like Matcha and Vanilla Chai, which Whole Foods customers go wild for…

And of course, Pumpkin Spice, which is our fastest-selling seasonal flavor.

Choose Your Flavor

Prime Day ends soon, and these savings are going away with it.

Don't miss your chance to save up to 40% select flavors of our internet-famous Plant-Based Protein Powders. 

I can't wait to see which flavors you pick! 

Xo, 

Vani + Truvani Team

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Halloween treats I'm getting this year! (Full List)

When I was a kid, my Halloween bucket was stuffed full and I had candy for WEEKS.

Sometimes my candy would last all the way until Christmas, when I'd get a stocking filled with even more candy.

Then there was Valentine's Day, Easter, birthdays, parties…

I was basically on a non-stop chemical candy train.

But here's what I didn't realize back then:

Those bright colors? Artificial dyes linked to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in kids.

That endless shelf life? Preservatives and ingredients your body doesn't recognize as food.

That "fun size" sugar rush? Setting up a cycle of cravings that can last a lifetime.

As a parent now, I refuse to let the candy companies hook my kids the way they hooked me.

Thankfully, there are so many better candy options available nowadays! Here are some of my favorite clean candy swaps:

I've put together my favorite clean Halloween treats in one place so you don't have to hunt them down yourself.

Click here to see all my Halloween candy swaps →

They aren't what I'd recommend eating on a daily basis... It's candy. 

But thankfully...

You don't have to be the house that hands out raisins.

You don't have to ban Halloween.

You just need better options — and a little creativity.

Because our kids deserve to enjoy the holiday without the chemical overload that lasts until Christmas (and beyond).

Stock up on better Halloween candy here (Also check out my favorite halloween books!).

Xo,
Vani

P.S. Know anyone buying toxic Halloween candy full of dyes and corn syrup? Please share this to spread the word.

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What we're up against (alarming investigation)

Whenever you get to tell the truth about our food on the national news it's a good day...

I recently traveled to New York City and took the opportunity to appear on TV to wake Americans up to what's been done to our food and how to un-poison our bodies.

I discussed how there are over 10,000 chemicals allowed for use here in the U.S, whereas in other countries there are only about 400...

And how it took over 30 years for the FDA to finally ban Red 3 from our food - a chemical found in the 1990's to cause cancer.

You can't look at the utter failure of the last several decades and believe that something doesn't need to change. Change needs to happen and it needs to happen fast, if we're going to save the health of this country.

I'm thrilled that the floodgates are opening and that the poisons in our food are now being covered in the mainstream media in a way that I've never seen before. 

Think of how many new people we're reaching with our message. It's truly incredible!

I've been waiting for this moment...

But there is a concerted effort to divide and stop us.

The Big Food & Chemical industries are collectively spending BILLIONS each year to keep their poisons on the market.

A recent investigation by Capital Research Center uncovered what we're really up against, and it's alarming...

• Coca-Cola spent $3.9 million in 2024 lobbying to maintain high-fructose corn syrup subsidies.
• McDonald's and the National Restaurant Association spent $2.3 million in 2023 and $2.7 million in 2024 lobbying AGAINST nutrition reforms.
• Bayer spent $8.2 million lobbying to defend atrazine and glyphosate.
• Kraft Heinz spent $1.1 million in 2024 lobbying to protect about $3 billion in government contracts.
• National Restaurant Association spent $5.1 million in 2023 lobbying to oppose sugar and sodium limits and influence SNAP policy.
• Nestlé spent just over $1M on federal lobbying in 2024, reportedly to push back on proposals tightening school meal standards, pesticide rules, and food additive bans.
• CropLife America spent $1.5 million in 2023 and $1.7 million in 2024 lobbying to defend agrochemicals.
• American Beverage Association spent $1.9 million in 2024 lobbying to preserve soda purchases in SNAP.

They may have big bucks behind them, but we have the truth. 

It's David vs. Goliath—and we only win this fight if we stand united and keep our voices loud!

Please continue sharing the truth about our food with your friends and loved ones. 

If you aren't already - make sure you're following on my social media channels and share what inspires you: Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. 

Xo,

Vani

P.S. In case you missed it... You can get an exclusive discount on my favorite gluten-free bread with my new partner Grindstone Bakery. Use the code FOODBABE at checkout this week to save 10% on your order here! 

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I finally found REAL gluten-free bread (that doesn’t taste like cardboard!)

Ever since I started sharing my love for Organic Bread of Heaven, I've been flooded with one question:

"What can you recommend that's gluten-free?"

This can be a challenge because most "Gluten Free" breads are loaded with nutritionally-dead ingredients like...

• Rice Starch
• Tapioca Starch
• White Rice Flour
• Corn Flour
• Cellulose
• Cane Syrup & Sugar

Just look at this ingredient list in a popular gluten-free brand....

UDI'S GLUTEN FREE SOFT WHITE SANDWICH BREAD: Water, Pea Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil, Rice Flour, Rice Starch, Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Starch, Invert Cane Syrup, Dried Egg Whites, Cane Sugar, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Modified Cellulose, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cultured Brown Rice, Yeast, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Brown Rice Flour, Enzymes.

Most gluten-free bread also tastes like cardboard and falls apart when you try to make a sandwich.

I couldn't in good conscience recommend any of those to you!

But that changed when I discovered Grindstone Bakery:

• 100% Certified Organic ingredients - no glyphosate, pesticides, or GMOs
• Stone-ground quinoa and millet - ground fresh the day they bake
• Wild ferment sourdough starter - traditional fermentation for better digestion
• NO gums, preservatives, or fillers - just simple, real ingredients
• NO rice, corn, or processed starches - made with nutrient-dense whole grains instead

Get a 10% discount when you use the code FOODBABE at checkout here.

When I first tried their Quinoa Millet bread, I literally couldn't believe it was gluten-free.

It held together perfectly for sandwiches. It toasted beautifully. And the flavor? Complex, nutty, and genuinely satisfying - not like the bland, crumbly substitutes I was used to.

Here's what makes Grindstone Bakery extraordinary:

Traditional Stone-Grinding Process
They grind whole organic quinoa and millet into flour the day they need it. This preserves all the nutrients and creates that incredible complex flavor you can actually taste.

24-Hour Wild Fermentation
Using a 13-year-old sourdough starter, they let their dough ferment for a full day. This breaks down proteins and makes the bread easier to digest - plus gives it that amazing tangy flavor.

Made in a Dedicated Gluten-Free Facility
Zero cross-contamination. They're certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization, so this is safe for even the most sensitive celiac sufferers.

Minimal Ingredients
Things like: whole quinoa, whole millet, filtered water, fermentation starter, psyllium husk, apple juice, and sea salt. That's it. No mysterious additives or chemicals.

Just like with Organic Bread of Heaven, I keep my freezer stocked with Grindstone loaves.

Because here's the thing about truly clean, preservative-free bread - it doesn't last weeks on your counter like the processed stuff. 

But it freezes beautifully for up to 6 months.

You've been telling me how isolating it can feel when you're gluten-free, watching everyone else enjoy bread freely.

For too long, we've been told to just "accept" that gluten-free means sacrificing taste, texture, and nutrition.

But you don't have to settle anymore.

Grindstone Bakery proves that gluten-free bread can be everything regular bread should be - and more nutritious.

Every time you choose real, organic, traditionally-made bread over processed alternatives, you're voting for your health and supporting artisan bakers who refuse to cut corners.

Ready to stock your freezer with bread you can actually feel good about?

Don't forget to use code FOODBABE to save 10% OFF on your order! 

Trust me - once you taste what gluten-free bread is supposed to taste like, you'll never go back to the cardboard substitutes.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. Please share this with anyone in your life who struggles to find good gluten-free products.

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My Favorite Fall Recipes

Fall is upon us...

And if you're anything like me, that means more "sweet treats" than usual.

Now, you know me better than to think I'm loading up on refined sugars…

But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy desserts. 

I love baking with my Truvani products like our: 

• NEW USDA Organic Whey (5 Flavors)
• Plant-Based Protein Powder (11 Flavors)
• Collagen Peptides or Marine Collagen 

Or when I just want something quick and delicious, I rip open The Only Bar, in 12 dessert-like flavors. 

That's why I'm opening a Fall Flash Sale: 25% OFF Any Truvani Product…

I've even included some recipes for you to try below. 

When it comes to making treats with Truvani, there's really no limit to what you can create, such as:

Chocolate Dipped Cookie Dough Bites:

• 1-2 of The Only Bar in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 
• 1 organic dark chocolate bar 
• 1 tbsp. Coconut or avocado oil 

Chop your bar(s) into bite-sized pieces. Melt your chocolate with coconut oil, stirring so it doesn't burn. Using two forks, dip each piece of bar into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Store them in the freezer to harden! 

Protein Pumpkin Bread

• 2 scoops of Pumpkin Spice Plant-Based Protein OR Organic Whey Protein Powder (vanilla or unflavored) 
• 1 Box of Simple Mills Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix 

Follow the directions on the pumpkin bread mix box. Add your protein powder. Bake like you normally would. Easy as can be!

Collagen Banana Bread: 

• Your usual recipe or Boxed Banana Bread Mix 
• 3-4 scoops of Collagen Peptides or Marine Collagen 

Mix all ingredients together well. Bake according to the box or your usual recipe! You don't have to change anything, which is amazing. 

Ready to try these recipes or create your own? Claim 25% OFF any product before it's too late.

Ends in 2 days.

Xo, 

Vani + Truvani Team

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