the founder behind better blends
it's business and it's personal
"brands talk about wellness, but very few are built with digestive health truly in mind."
After years of dealing with digestive issues, I found myself constantly searching for nutrition products that claimed to be better for you, gentler on the stomach, or supportive of overall wellness. I tried the organic options, the gut-friendly ones, and the products marketed as clean, simple, and easy to digest — but too often, they still left me feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or just not quite right.
That experience made something incredibly clear: a lot of nutrition brands talk about wellness, but very few are built with digestive health truly in mind. And when your gut is not functioning well, it affects so much more than digestion alone. Your energy, recovery, daily comfort, and overall well-being can all take a hit.
That realization became the foundation for Better Blends.
I created Better Blends to offer something different: protein powders made with thoughtful ingredients and formulations designed to support digestive health first, not as an afterthought. Because when your gut is supported, your body is better able to function, recover, and feel its best.
At its core, Better Blends was built out of frustration — but also out of the belief that people with sensitive stomachs deserve better options. I was tired of settling for products that overpromised and underdelivered, and I knew there had to be a better way.
how it all began
Back in 2019, Better Blends started out as a frozen smoothie company. To my surprise, it quickly gained traction — people loved the smoothies! With no team behind me, I was hand-making every single blend in a small Chicago kitchen, often late into the night. Before long, Whole Foods Market picked us up, and we landed in all of their Illinois stores. Within just three months, we became their #1 selling frozen item in the fruit section — outpacing the national brands right beside us on shelf.
But just as momentum was building, life threw me the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced: cancer. I was diagnosed with stage 3 lymphoma and had to make the painful decision to pause the business and focus entirely on my health. Running the company alone was already a heavy lift, and moving to Minnesota for treatment meant stepping away from the kitchen in Chicago.
Cancer forced me to stop — but it also gave me perspective. It reminded me that health is everything and gave me the space to reimagine what Better Blends could become. I knew that if I came back, it would be stronger and truer to our mission: gut-friendly blends that fuel your body and help you feel your best.
our 2021 come back
In 2021, after finishing cancer treatment, I was ready to bring Better Blends back. That season taught me something important: if we wanted to make the impact I dreamed of, frozen smoothies weren’t the way. They kept us boxed into Chicago, reaching only those who could grab them in local stores. The solution? Protein powders — nutrient-dense, delicious, and the perfect vehicle for functional ingredients that support digestive health. Even better, powders let us share our gut-friendly blends nationwide without the limits of refrigeration or shipping.
That year, we relaunched as a supplement brand with our first line of protein powders. Within months, we became a top Amazon seller — the very first Low FODMAP protein powder on the market. The response blew us away. But with growth came a new challenge: our original formula relied heavily on imported ingredients. Long lead times, unpredictable supply chains, and constant out-of-stocks slowed us down. It became clear that the way forward wasn’t just about creating a great product — it was about building a foundation that could truly scale.
So, we went back to the drawing boards and over the past year, we’ve reimagined Better Blends from the inside out:
- New formulas, made entirely with U.S.-sourced ingredients for reliability and consistency.
- Smarter packaging, designed to look great and reduce delays.
- More inclusive blends, moving beyond collagen & oat so vegan and gluten-free customers can enjoy them too.
- Recipes that deliver, pairing great taste with unmatched digestive support.
And because Better Blends has always been about more than just what’s in the bag, we rebranded with a bold new look and personality — fun, colorful, and unapologetically us.
Today, we’re thrilled to bring you a better version of Better Blends. One that’s built to last, made to include, and designed to bring joy back to your wellness journey.
Trust your gut — it’s back and better than ever.
Better Blends was made for people with sensitive guts.
The label readers.
The ingredient scanners.
The “wait… is this going to mess me up?” crowd.
Because for a lot of people, protein powder isn’t simple. Many formulas are packed with ingredients that can trigger bloating, gas, and digestive chaos.
So Better Blends does things differently.
Every formula is certified Low FODMAP and thoughtfully crafted without common triggers like dairy, gums, or sugar alcohols, just gut-friendly ingredients designed to work with your body, not against it.
Because if you’ve ever looked at a protein label and thought, “Is this going to mess me up?” Better Blends was made for you.
Choose Better. Choose Better Blends
