Today we’d like to introduce you to Krista Stewart
Hi Krista, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Former Elite Gymnast, Member of the USA Gymnastics team and NCAA Division 1 scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Krista strives for the gold in everything she pursues.
Her passion lies in the outdoors, exploring every square mile of Utah’s Wasatch Range on foot, mountain bike, snowboard, and sometimes, yes, her hands! #gymnastforever
Prepping for 20 mile treks and 8-hour snowboarding days became frustrating as most energy snacks contain unnecessary fillers and low quality ingredients. While on a daily outdoor journey with her brother, she discovered few options to adequately fuel and support her body and needs while being active. She would add a jar of honey and ghee to her pack as a quick nutrient dense fuel source that would keep her satiated and energized throughout her adventure. Since then, she hasn’t looked back. Because it was hardly the most convenient way to carry around healthy snacks—then it hit! We all need an on-the-go energy snack of honey and ghee—and so, Hunghee was born! Krista created this resource, to address the need for a better, healthier, more consistent and effective fuel source for everyone, and Hunghee was the clear and best choice.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
When working with raw honey and ghee, you quickly understand why some companies cut corners and use cheap synthetics. Using raw honey is logistically challenging. We never heat the honey above 90 degrees to preserve its natural enzymes, electrolytes, and B vitamins. As a result, the packaging process slows down.
Hunghee behaves like butter—when it’s too cold, it has a fudge-like consistency, and when it’s too hot, it becomes very liquid and can separate. There’s a narrow temperature range required to maintain the ideal viscosity while preserving both health benefits and consistency.
Scaling up and bringing in machines takes this to another level! 🙂
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I had a unique childhood training for the 2008 Olympics in gymnastics. As a result, I spent most of my early years homeschooled and traveling with my team. After my Olympic journey, I accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Post-college, I moved to NYC and eventually LA to pursue acting. I worked in national commercials, films, and modeled for various athletic and clothing brands. After the pandemic, I craved a change of pace.
I’ve always had a deep love and appreciation for health and nutrition, which led me to create a health product that I could grow into a business—focusing on delicious snacks fueled by healthy fats. There’s a long-standing stigma that fat is bad, and that was the spark that led to Hunghee today.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
Just start the conversation. I’ve learned most people are anxious about starting a conversation, so if you push past that and start asking questions, its amazing how fast doors will open.
Pricing:
- Hunghee is $3.99.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hungheeenergy.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungheeenergy/
