Sustainable Strength: Climbing Higher with Ento’s Cricket-Fuelled Protein Blend
At Ento, we’re passionate about creating sustainable, high-quality nutrition that helps you push your limits—both on the rock face and off. Our cricket-fuelled protein blend is carefully formulated to meet the unique needs of climbers, delivering a powerful dose of protein, essential micronutrients, and eco-friendly credentials in every serving. Below, we’ll explain why crickets are a nutritional game-changer for climbers, and how Ento’s blend can support you in scaling new heights.
Why Crickets Are Ideal for Climbers
Superior Protein Content: Climbers rely on strong, resilient muscles to conquer challenging ascents. Crickets provide a remarkable 60–70% protein by dry weight, supplying all nine essential amino acids. By prioritising a complete amino acid profile, our Ento blend supports muscle repair and helps reduce recovery time—so you can spend more time climbing and less time nursing tired arms.
Nutrient-Dense Boost: Crickets offer more than just protein. They’re also rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, vital for maintaining consistent energy levels, supporting metabolic function, and fortifying your immune system. These benefits are especially important for climbers tackling multi-pitch routes, marathon sessions, or frequent bouldering competitions.
Low Environmental Footprint: At Ento, sustainability is in our DNA. Cricket farming requires significantly less land, water, and feed than traditional livestock, making it an eco-conscious alternative for nature-loving climbers. By choosing cricket protein, you’re actively reducing your carbon footprint and helping preserve the outdoors we all cherish.
How Cricket’s Support Your Climbs
Enhanced Muscle Recovery: Every send and every fall demands your muscles work to their limit. The high protein content in our cricket blend aids muscle recovery, helping you bounce back faster between climbing sessions. By minimising downtime, you can train more consistently and progress more rapidly.
Sustained Energy Levels: Thanks to iron and B vitamins, Ento’s cricket protein blend helps maintain healthy red blood cell production and efficient energy metabolism, essential for powering through dynamic moves and high-volume workouts without hitting the dreaded “wall.”
Joint and Tendon Support: Many climbers battle with overuse injuries in shoulders, elbows, and fingers. The omega-3 fatty acids and natural anti-inflammatory compounds found in insects can support overall joint health, keeping you nimble and reducing the risk of downtime.
Easy Ways to Incorporate Ento’s Cricket Protein
The Pre-Climb Smoothie: Blend a scoop of Ento’s cricket-fuelled powder with bananas, spinach, oats, and your favourite milk (plant-based or dairy). This provides a quick hit of protein, carbs, and vitamins, fuelling you up before you hit the gym or crag.
Post-climb shake: After a hard session, mix our protein blend with water or milk for an instant recovery boost. You’ll deliver crucial amino acids to tired muscles, speeding up repair and minimising next-day soreness. We also have a convenient single serve sachet you can take with you if you’re on the go!
Tasty Kitchen Experiments:
Protein Pancakes: Swap out part of your usual flour for our cricket powder. Top with fresh fruit or nut butter for a comforting post-climb meal.
Protein Bites: Combine cricket powder, oats, nut butter, and a sweetener (like honey or agave) to form no-bake energy bites—perfect for a midday snack.
Conclusion
From iron-laden energy to muscle-supporting amino acids, cricket protein is redefining sports nutrition, particularly for climbers seeking a reliable and sustainable edge. Ento’s cricket-fuelled protein blend was created to help you recover faster, climb harder, and care for the planet at the same time. Whether you’re dabbling in indoor bouldering or prepping for an alpine adventure, give our blend a go and discover how small creatures can deliver big results.
