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Real Carbs Complex Carbohydrates

Rich Piana 5% Nutrition Real Carbs® is a Complex Carbohydrate Powder using high quality low glycemic whole food-based sources of carbohydrates designed to help you meet your real food meal requirements.

carbohydrates

meal replacement

low-glycemic carbs

Real Carbs Complex Carbohydrates: Legendary Series - 5% Nutrition
$65.99

Description

As great as an arsenal of quality supplements can be, there’s nothing like real whole-food meals. Rich Piana believed that you should be eating several high-quality whole-food meals a day if you want to make maximum progress.

However, we understand that prepping 3 to 4 meals a day doesn’t always work for many people. Many people lead very active lifestyles and just don’t have enough time to prep or eat enough quality real-food meals. Real Carbs® is an innovative whole-food-based product designed to help you get the nutrition you need to grow easily and quickly.

Real Carbs® is a complex carbohydrate powder that consists of Sweet Potatoes, Oats, Yams, and Blueberry Fruit Powder. This combination is primarily low glycemic and provides 22 grams of carbs per serving with just 2 grams of sugar. Real Carbs® has several delicious flavors, including Sweet Potato Pie, Blueberry Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake, and Banana Nut Bread. Enjoy it several times daily as a meal, pre-workout carb loading, or a recovery drink for post-workout. Made even more effective if combined with a protein sourced from real whole foods.

Total Carbohydrates – 22 Grams (per serving)

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are a mainstay in the diets of many bodybuilders and athletes due to their nutrient profile, delicious flavor, and the fact that they are considered a low glycemic carbohydrate. Sweet Potatoes originate in the Americas and contain high amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamin A, and vitamin C.(1) Additionally, they provide fiber and add sweetness to the flavor.

Oats

This is regular rolled oats which is another mainstay in the diets of many bodybuilders and athletes. Oats are low glycemic carbohydrates that are also high in important minerals and fiber. The combination of these three carbohydrate sources creates an outstanding real food Carbohydrate Powder that sets a new standard in the industry.

Wild Yam

Often confused with Sweet Potatoes, they are not the same thing. While both are tuberous vegetables, Yams are not quite as nutrient-dense or as sweet. They provide good sources of minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, and magnesium as well as vitamin C and are another low glycemic carbohydrate found in the diets of many bodybuilders and athletes.(2)

Blueberry Fruit Powder

Blueberries add to the overall flavor of Real Carbs® but are one of the most nutritious fruits available.(3) They are high in manganese, vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber as well as an extremely rich source of antioxidants. The cognitive and cardiovascular health benefits of Blueberries are largely attributed to a type of antioxidant known as flavonoids, specifically, a flavonoid group called anthocyanins.(4) The use of real food in Real Carbs® supplies exceptional health benefits you won’t find in other types of carb powders and illustrates one of the primary reasons Rich Piana was adamant about getting in several whole food meals throughout the day.

The Flavors

You can’t really talk about Real Carbs® without talking about the amazing flavors, especially since there are two brand-new flavor options. Now there’s Strawberry Shortcake and Banana Nut Bread along with original flavors Sweet Potato Pie as well as Blueberry Cobbler. Talk about delicious!

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Supplement Facts

  • Blueberry Cobbler
  • Sweet Potato Pie
  • Banana Nut Bread
  • Strawberry Shortcake
Serving Size - 1 Scoop: 31.6g Servings Per Container: 40 Calories: 100
Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fibers 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 220mg 4%
Vitamin A 2,000mcg RAE 220%
Phosphorus 60g 4%
Chloride 120mg 6%

*The Percent Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sweet Potato Powder, Oat Flour Powder, Wild Yam Extract, Natural Flavors, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carageenan), Blueberry Fruit Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sucralose
Serving Size - 1 Scoop: 30.8g Servings Per Container: 40 Calories: 100
Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fibers 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g -

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Vitamin A 2,600mcg RAE 289%
Phosphorus 40g 3%
Chloride 120mg 5%

*The Percent Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sweet Potato Powder, Oat Flour Powder, Wild Yam Extract, Blueberry Fruit Powder, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carageenan), Sodium Chloride, Sucralose, Natural Flavors
Serving Size - 1 Scoop: 31.2 g Servings Per Container: 40 Calories: 100
Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fibers 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 220mg 4%
Vitamin A 2,000mcg RAE 220%
Phosphorus 60g 4%
Chloride 120mg 6%

*The Percent Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sweet Potato Powder, Oat Flour Powder, Wild Yam Extract, Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Carageenan), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Blueberry Fruit Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sucralose
Serving Size - 1 Scoop: 32.2 g Servings Per Container: 40 Calories: 100
Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fibers 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g *
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2g -

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 4%
Potassium 220mg 4%
Vitamin A 2,000mcg RAE 222%
Phosphorus 60mg 4%
Chloride 120mg 5%

*The Percent Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sweet Potato Powder, Oat Flour Powder, Wild Yam Extract, Natural Flavors, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carageenan), Blueberry Fruit Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sucralose

Products manufactured with Good Manufacturing Practice facilities in the United States

We use only the highest quality ingredients in efficaciously dosed formulas

We independently test each lot before releasing products to our customers

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the suggested directions for using Real Carbs®?

    Mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of cold water. As part of a busy lifestyle, Real Carbs® can be consumed 1-3 times per day. On training days use it pre workout and as part of your post workout shake. Real Carbs® helps you meet your daily macronutrient requirements no matter how busy you are, especially if you mix it with a premium quality protein source.

  • Why is Real Carbs® the best carb formula on the market?

    Real Carbs® is our original Carbohydrate Powder, and it is unlike any other carb powder on the market because it provides carbs from whole food sources. Real Carbs® uses premium quality, low glycemic sources of sweet potato, oats, yams, and blueberry fruit powder all wrapped up in 4 mouthwatering flavors. It’s like eating real food!

  • What is the optimal training style for people taking Real Carbs®?

    While Real Carbs® will work with any resistance-based exercise or endurance-based training style, it is ideal for intense resistance workouts using medium to high volume and 70-85% 1RM for reps in the 8-12 range that include the use of beyond failure techniques.

  • What 5% Nutrition® products can I stack with Real Carbs®?

    With Real Carbs® being a functional food, it can be stacked with all other 5% Nutrition® products.

  • Who can take Real Carbs®?

    Our supplements are designed to be safe for anyone over the age of 18.

  • Do I need to cycle Real Carbs®?

    No, Real Carbs® does not need to be cycled.

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Product Warnings

Not intended for persons under the age of 18. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a health care professional prior to consumption if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including but not limited to: diabetes, high or low blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney disease, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke or are taking any prescription medication.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and with lid tightly secured.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
 WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.