Protein:

Critical To The Function Of Every Cell In Our Bodies.

What Kinds of Proteins are Best?

Proteins are critically important molecules in our cells, being involved in virtually all cell functions. Every protein in the body has a specific function including structural support, bodily movement, or in immune response. Proteins vary in structure as well as function. They are constructed from a set of 20 amino acids, so it is important to consume proteins that comprise the complete spectrum amino acid profile.

If you’re not a vegan or and you are not lactose-intolerant or suffer from dairy allergies, then dairy-based proteins like whey and casein are excellent choices for their muscle-building benefits as well as their high levels of zinc and iron. But even if you’re not vegan or allergic to dairy there are still good reasons to integrate plant-based proteins into your diet as well. Plant-based proteins are easily digestible and have demonstrated the capacity to fight inflammation and reduce muscle soreness more effectively than dairy-based proteins. This makes plant-based proteins an excellent addition to any athlete’s diet, as well as an overall way to boost your general amino acid profile.

There are a wide range of Plant-based proteins that are available, so what are your options and what are the advantages of each?

Pea protein contains up to 80% protein, is GMO-free, mixes well with liquid and is smooth. Brown Rice protein has up to 70-90% protein, is GMO-free, mixes well with liquid and is smooth. Soy protein contains 65-90% protein content, but it is at High Risk for GMOs since soy is so widely modified, but it is otherwise very soluble and smooth. Hemp protein has up to 35-50% protein, is GMO-Free with an Earthy flavor that doesn't mix terribly well with liquids and is grainy. Chia protein contains up to 30% protein, is GMO-Free with an Earthy flavor that doesn't mix terribly well with liquids and is grainy

Flax protein has up to 20% protein, is GMO-Free with a Nutty flavor that doesn't mix terribly well with liquids and is grainy.

You can see that there are 3 “stars” in that list that have nicely high protein levels, are GMO-free and are reasonably compatible in a shake powder mix, and those three are Pea, Brown Rice and Hemp proteins which make the perfect Plant-Based Protein SuperBlend.

Pea: highly digestible and with a fluffy texture, it is high in glutamic acid, which helps convert carbs into energy so they won’t be stored as fat.

Brown Rice: hypo-allergic and easily digested, perfect for anyone with a sensitive stomach or allergies to soy or dairy.

Hemp: a near-complete plant-based protein, hemp offers the inflammation-fighting power of omega-6 essential fatty acids and is high in fiber.

No single plant-based protein offers the complete spectrum of protein, so it is best to combine the 3 optimum plant proteins, Pea, Brown Rice and Hemp for full amino acid profile, and for a full range of nutrition be sure your supplement adds enzymes, probiotics, natural greens, high ORAC antioxidants, and plenty of Superfoods.