The Problem with Protein Powder

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Do you remember when we learned that many alternative sweeteners actually contained a lot of chemicals and were unhealthy? Or even (way back in the day), when we learned that corn and potatoes weren't actually as healthy as other vegetables? Well, a new diet declaration is about to hit the streets: There are problems with your beloved protein powder!

While it would seem that any protein powder from whey to milk to egg, would be created purely, since it is marketed as a health supplement, many are significantly lacking in quality ingredients. In fact, many animal-based protein powders rely on the powder form to hide the parts of the animal that are used in the powder. Another problem with many whey protein powders are that they hide the process the protein undergoes to become a powder form, which often involves heating the protein to a point that destroys many of the digestive enzymes and critical nutrients needed to absorb the protein effectively. Unfortunately, many of the mass produced protein powders with glossy marketing and healthy images, are in fact not very healthy at all. Just one walk through the manufacturing factory and you would likely agree.

So, what is the solution to incorporate healthy proteins into your diet? Go to the source! It's always ideal to incorporate healthy protein naturally into your diet whenever possible. For dieters and vegans alike, there are plenty of healthy protein sources that you can feel good about.

Many of us (in fact the majority of fitness and weight loss consumers) do not eat enough protein in their diet alone, and turn to protein drinks or snacks for the extra nutritional boost.  This is great, but be aware the source of your protein, and how it was manufactured. When the source of the protein powder is animal protein, problems can arise. So, your best bet is to look for plant-based protein powders and products, which require far less processing and contain more wholesome and organic ingredients. More consumers every day are seeking enhanced quality for their shakes to reach the maximum benefit and introduce significantly less chemicals into their diet. A great way to safely consume wholesome diet supplements is to only consume animal products in their holistic unprocessed form, not in powder. Vegetable protein, like pea protein is an excellent source for protein powder because it is easily digestible, vegan, low carb, gluten free, and rich in protein. Pea Protein has Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) which can keep your body in a prolonged muscle building state, help suppress the appetite, and burn belly fat. Many consumers tell us that vegan (and especially pea protein) does not cause any of the bloating or gas which can happen with whey and other animal based shakes.

For pea protein that is minimally processed and maintains all the important nutrients your body needs to absorb this powerful protein powder, the answer to all of your protein powder problems is: 07 Lean Protein by BalanceDiet. While some pea proteins are not considered complete, 07 Lean Protein is a complete source of protein, highly absorbable, NSA certified, and available in chocolate and Vanilla

(Sorry, no pea flavor available. We know you’re disappointed!).