CLEAN, GREEN ENERGY

WHAPOW, A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE BOOST FOR THE BODY

Bangkok, the city that never sleeps, which also can be said true for its inhabitants. We are always on the go, especially with all the Netflix and chilling keeping us awake till late into the night.

But fear not. If you don’t have time in the morning to get a healthy breakfast, all you need is a bit of Whapow!

A popsicle for breakfast? Why not, we are adults and we can eat what we want for breakfast — plus it’s all natural in a very “green” way. But before you put anything into your mouth, you need to know what it’s made of.

The name Whapow was created from the word Whalepower and mixed with “phytoplankton” such as spirulina, which makes whales strong. Hence, the whale fin logo.

Whapow Greenergizer is a mix of locally grown and sustainably-sourced spirulina, spinach, guac fruit, almond milk and comes in two flavours — banana and chocolate, and passionfruit and mango. Warning: it’s a bit like molecular gastronomy, in the sense that the popsicle doesn’t look like banana and chocolate, or passionfruit and mango.

It is green like spirulina, the superfood, with the taste of banana and chocolate, or passionfruit and mango. So looks can be deceptive in this case. However, I found the banana and chocolate flavour lacked bite, while the passionfruit and mango was tangy and fruity, and the clear winner of the two.

Greenergizers offer an easy and tasty way to get all-natural energy to your body and brain, in a powerful early-morning kick-start or as a little boost during the day. More than a quick fix, it will maintain energy levels longer than sugar, making it good for your body (also cures hangovers, so I’m told). Whapow is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3 and A, and iron.

Whapow (B69) comes i n an easy push-up, squeeze tube. If sucking on a popsicle i n the morning ain’t your thing, blend it with milk for a smoothie or make ice cream and cheesecake. It makes an excellent sweet treat and has an 18-month shelf life, for those bulk orders.

And, you won’t be just eating green, you will also be doing your bit for the environment, since Whapow ingredients absorb CO², creating a negative carbon footprint. Wowzers!

The only catch? It needs to be kept in a freezer. Whapow! You’re good to go.