The Power of Plant Based Proteins

Proteins function is build and repair muscle growth, development, and function. There’s a big misconception that we need a lot of protein in our diet to survive. The recommendation for adults is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight.

High protein diets have gained popularity as a method for weight loss. The problem is that many of the products consumed are animal products or even worse heavily loaded with chemicals powders and bars. These products are extremely acidic and difficult to digest.

It’s important to realize that protein is not a free for all food. Just like carbs and fats protein contains calories. One gram of protein equals 4 calories. Consuming a few extra ounces of chicken breast throughout the day tallies up. Eventually, excess protein intake may lead to weight gain as cravings set in since nutrient absorption may become compromised due to a high protein high fat diet void of soluble fiber and alkaline foods to aid in digestive health. Other issues include fatigue, mental fogginess, aches and pains, kidney problems, high cholesterol, digestive system disorders. What many neglect is that all nearly all foods contain protein, carbohydrates, and fat in different proportions. It is true that athletes need more protein in their diet- up to about 1 gram per pound of body weight per day, but only protein from clean bio-available sources. Putting anything else into your body creates a stressful condition as the body recognizes processed foods including heat processed denatured protein powders as toxins that will be stored in your fat cells. Just because the protein amount is high and the carbs are low doesn’t make it a healthy food!

The goal is to live a fit and healthy lifestyle, reach your athletic and personal goals, look great and feel great! In order to do that you need nutrients from whole unprocessed foods. The key is to use supplements and powders to supplement a healthy diet based on individual needs and goals. Supplements should not be your diet!

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are 8 essential amino acids that the body cannot produce and must be acquired from diet. When considering a protein powder it’s important that it has a complete amino acid profile since this will stop muscle breakdown after a tough workout and speed recovery. The combination of raw plant proteins hemp, brown rice, and pea harmoniously join forces to form an easily digestible fuel source.

After a workout your body needs these aminos along with fast acting carbohydrates fast ideally within the anabolic period . This is the 30-60 minutes after a workout when your body is an best state to soak up nutrients and speed recovery. Plant protein is quickly absorbed and delivers on time. When you drink a post-workout smoothie that contains the exact nutrients your body needs you are allowing the body to focus on recovering instead of digestion, which means you’ll be back in the gym feeling great the next day!