We Didn't Expect Kids to Love SURGE (But They Do)

Here at VEGAIN, we want to be clear (pun intended): SURGE is not a meal replacement, and we always advocate for whole foods. We created SURGE to give people an easier way to get protein in, especially the 70% of people who have a hard time digesting dairy. But when we brought SURGE to market, we found a second, unexpected group of customers: picky eaters, many of them kids. It turned out parents had been giving SURGE to their kids too.

The Surprise

SURGE is built and tested for athletes. It's Informed Choice Certified, meaning every batch is third-party tested to a higher standard than most supplements go through. That same standard just happens to also make it a sensible option for kids. We've since gotten more than a few thank-you emails from parents telling us their kids are finally getting enough protein in, including kids who don't love protein in any form.

Why Kids Actually Drink It

The reason turned out to be simple: taste. SURGE is light and clear, nothing like a shake or a smoothie (though you can blend it into one if you'd like). Mixed with cold water, it drinks like a light juice, and kids consistently ask for more.

How Much Protein Do Kids Actually Need?

According to Health Canada's guidance, protein needs scale with age:

• Toddlers need about approximately 13g a day
• School-aged kids (4–8 years) need around 19g
• Kids 9–13 need about 34g,
• Teens 14–18 need roughly 46–52g.

Active kids and young athletes generally need more since protein needs rise with physical activity.

What 12.5g of Protein Actually Looks Like

One SURGE sachet contains 12.5g of protein, roughly the same amount as:

• 2 eggs
• About 2oz of canned tuna
• Roughly 1 cup of cooked chickpeas

For a school-aged kid who needs about 19g a day, one sachet covers a big chunk of that in a few sips, no negotiating over egg texture required.

What 25g of Protein Actually Looks Like

A full serving (two sachets) contains 25g of protein, roughly equivalent to:

• 4 eggs
• About 3.5oz of cooked chicken breast
• 2 cup of Greek yogurt

For a teenager training at practice before or after school, that's approaching half a day's target in one drink.

A Note for Parents

SURGE is meant to help top up what's missing from meals, not replace them, whole foods should still do most of the work. As with any supplement, it's worth checking with your pediatrician about what's right for your child's age, activity level, and any health considerations before adding it to their routine.

The Bottom Line

Kids need more protein than most schedules naturally provide, and a lot of that gap comes down to convenience, not appetite. SURGE won't replace a balanced plate, but it makes hitting the number a lot less painful on a busy day, and apparently, kids just like drinking it.

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