Product Review-Soy Nog and Rice Nog

   AHHHH! Egg Nog. A delicious holiday drink. To me, it is one of the essentials to ring in the season, however with it can wreck havoc on any nutrition plan. With 343 calories, 19 grams of fat (11 saturated) and 34 grams of carbohydrates (21g sugar), and not to mention being a dairy product, in a small 8 oz glass, it might just be the true lump of coal of Christmas.  One option of course is the low fat option which is 240 calories. However, for those who are lactose intolerant, have a milk allergy, are vegetarians, or just simply like to avoid dairy products, typical egg nog is not an option. So what are you to do? Thankfully options do exist in the form of Soy Nog and Rice Nog.

Soy Nog-

1. Nutrition- (In 8 oz) Calories-180; Fat-4 grams; Carbohydrates-30 grams, Protein 6 grams
2. Free of- Lactose, Dairy, Cholesterol, Eggs, Casein, and MSG
3. Taste- To me it tastes just like the real deal. It brings back all the memories of Christmas' past. The only thing it lacks is the thickness of usual egg nog but given the other benefits, it more than makes up for it.

Rice Nog-

1. Nutrition- (In 8 oz) Calories 160; Fat-2 grams; Carbohydrates-32 grams; Protein ~1-2 grams
2. Free of- Lactose, Dairy, Soy (For those allergic), Gluten, Cholesterol, Egg, and Casein
3. Taste- Doesn't taste as much like regular egg nog like the Soy Nog does and has more of a bite to it. Perhaps that mimics the traditional egg nog with rum which I have never had before or maybe it is a stronger cinnamon taste, I am not sure. Regardless, for those with a soy allergy, this is a great option.

No Nonsense Christmas Spirit,

Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer

kyle@trainstrive.com

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