025: ChoCho- A Super Protein That Can Redefine What Regenerative Future Means For Us! with Tara Kriese

<p><strong> </strong><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Regenerative is as much about an agricultural practice, as it is a strategy to ensure that every aspect of the business is really thinking about their footprint today and tomorrow.” -</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tara Kriese</span>  </p> <p><strong>Episode Description: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ChoCho is a species of Lupin grown in the Andes, mainly cultivated because of its high protein content. This super protein belongs to whole foods, is vegan, gluten-free, keto and paleo-friendly, and non-GMO. What makes ChoCho so innovative besides being drought-tolerant and rainwater-watered, is that it improves soil quality in terms of retaining water and fertility! Cho Cho is also lectin-free which is great for people with digestive problems such as bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and more!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, Mikuna Foods’ CEO, Tara Kriese joins the show. “Mikuna” means nourishing the body through food- from the ancient Kichwa concept of nutrition. Justine and Tara discuss what regenerative means for us as individuals and as a people, chasing a more impactful dream, the benefits of going plant-based, how to navigate a nonlinear entrepreneurial journey, exciting developments for Mikuna, and why the healthy food industry is great business potential. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to a lot of crops, sustainable usually means “staying the same”. However, what the world needs now is to move towards a more regenerative future. Mikuna was created to lift the spirit and nourish the soul, we hope you enjoy every sip and leave empowered!</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Connect with Tara: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tara works tirelessly as Mikuna Foods’ current CEO, the very company that introduced Chocho, a clean superfood protein from Ecuador into the US Market. Tara utilizes her 20+ years of consumer experience in emerg