As we all know, an active lifestyle requires a lot of energy! While it's good to be physically and mentally active, it's also important to eat the right foods that have the lowest impact on the environment.
This is where oats' little-known properties come into play. Firstly, from an environmental point of view, growing oats reduces the risk of polluting waterways, since it requires less herbicide, fertilizer and nitrogen. Its production also requires less water. On the health front, oats are an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, iron and calcium. Finally, it's easy to incorporate oats into your diet, whether you're out and about in the great outdoors or on a daily basis.
Oat-based products fit in perfectly with our active lifestyles - and our community outings! Oats are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, providing energy over a long period of time. In fact, carbohydrates are the nutrients most needed by active people. What's more, oats contain fiber and protein, making them nutritious and filling.
Oats feature a balanced ratio of proteins and carbohydrates. When consumed after exercise, it promotes optimal recovery by supporting muscle fiber repair and effectively replenishing glycogen reserves. Oatbox bars enriched with vegetable proteins are an excellent option for outdoor activities.
There's nothing more enjoyable than a healthy, nutritious breakfast enjoyed in the great outdoors. For those who enjoy independent outings, such as canoe-camping, multi-day hiking and bike-camping, Oatbox's Oatmeal and Oatmeal in the Fridge bags are lightweight and provide an excellent nutritious start to an active day. It's also easy to prepare by adding vegetable drink (if you're carrying it!) or powdered milk with water. The addition of nuts, dried fruit, maple sugar and even textured vegetable protein (TVP) enhances its nutritional value.
Our passion for coffee is undeniable! For us, the morning coffee offered at a Les Chèvres event is a time for sharing and getting together. It's also a great ice-breaker and a great way to bond with our community. The oat beverage is an excellent source of iron, calcium and magnesium. And it's easy to digest. The Oatbox Original oat beverage is ideal for adding as is to coffee, and for preparing breakfasts. It's all there to get your day off to a good start, in summer or winter. Coffee moments are offered as part of our weekend activities. Explore our program!
So it's clear: oats are a great ally for active people. What's more, choosing to include it in your diet helps to encourage an industry that is less polluting for the planet. So we're delighted to welcome Oatbox products to our community.
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Quebec-based Oatbox was founded in 2014 with the intention of promoting the health and environmental benefits of Canadian oats, two aspects at the heart of the company's mission. In an era when we need to rethink our habits to protect Mother Nature, oats are a plant-based solution of choice to substitute certain animal-source products, such as dairy products. It was when Oatbox realized the extent of oats' benefits in many spheres of life that the desire to spread the good news became a reality. It was time to create products that would allow the community to embrace Canadian oats all day long.
Today, Oatbox can be found in all the major grocery chains, as well as through various social partnerships, such as the Club des petits déjeuners, Moisson Montréal and Les Chèvres. All products - oatmeal, granola, bars and plant-based beverages - are made with local, Canadian oats that are certified non-GMO and glyphosate-free. There are also gluten-free and nut-free collections. We love it!
For us, moments shared outdoors are a source of considerable happiness. Oatbox helps us make the most of these moments, with easy-to-make outdoor grits and tasty bars to slip into our backpacks. As you know, meals and snacks are an integral part of the Les Chèvres experience, so our collaboration with Oatbox was a natural fit.
In fact, our shared values of commitment, community, leadership and fun drive us to convey and promote our respective passions. As an organization committed to its mission of making the outdoors accessible, it goes without saying that we must ally ourselves with partners like Oatbox who, like us, guide their actions with the aim of reducing their environmental impact. Beyond the ecological aspect, Oatbox offers us solutions that are perfectly suited to our needs as outdoor sports enthusiasts.
