Friday, May 24, 2013

Plant Based Nutrition for Everyone

Plant Based Nutrition for Everyone


by Eric Shwartz


I recently started lifting weights and suddenly hit a huge wall. I became so incredibly sore the day after my workouts that I had to take 2 days off in between each session. I was training hard but forgetting one key component to muscle recovery- protein. As a vegetarian, I did not know where to turn. All of the protein supplements on the market contained whey- an animal based protein that my diet does not allow and soy- a questionably GMO ingredient that can cause a host of unwanted side effects. Luckily, I have a great trainer who recommended plant based protein.

Vegetarian protein supplements generally contain a mix plant based protein sources such as mushroom, hemp, brown rice, pea, and even cranberry. These protein sources are easily digested and perfect for post workout muscle recovery. Many plant protein powders are even enhanced with beneficial enzymes and probiotics that increase digestibility even further.

Plant based protein options are perfect for building lean muscle, decreasing recovery time, and improving overall health. Some vegetarian protein powders even increase energy, improve digestion, and provide healthy and naturally weight loss support.

Plant based protein powders should contain raw ingredients to increase bioavailability of nutrients. Plant based protein powders should also be certified organic, whenever possible, to prevent chemical contamination. The best vegetarian protein powders will be free from whey, soy, dairy, and gluten.

Vegetarian protein powders should never contain fillers, flow agents, sugars, caffeine, stimulants, or anything else artificial. Chemical and synthetic ingredients are entirely unnecessary and are likely to cause more harm than good. The best protein powders will be raw and certified organic.

To wrap things up, plant based protein supplements are a great way to build lean muscle, lose weight, and increase overall health. As a general rule, plant based protein supplements are easier to digest than whey or soy. To find the best plant protein supplement, simply follow the guidelines within this article.




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