{"id":303,"date":"2019-10-04T11:13:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T11:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/?p=303"},"modified":"2020-03-11T12:13:24","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T12:13:24","slug":"benefits-of-vegan-protein-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/benefits-of-vegan-protein-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Benefits That Makes Vegan Protein Powder So Good"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are plenty of benefits to vegan protein powder. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s to help you lose weight<\/strong> or build muscle<\/strong>, vegan protein powder helps you get the most out of your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vegan protein powder, in my opinion, is the best option out there when it comes down to supplementing protein in your diet<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the list of benefits goes on and on, I\u2019ll try to keep it readable!<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, without further ado, here they are, <\/span><\/p>\n

The 7 Benefits Of Vegan Protein Powder<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Benefit #1: Animal-free<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Being animal-free ranks as the best overall<\/em> benefit of vegan protein powder for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

By eliminating animals from the process, there are several benefits<\/strong> that come into play, making it that much easier to go vegan with your protein powder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Odds are, if you\u2019re not using vegan protein powder<\/strong>, you\u2019re buying whey protein. If you\u2019re not familiar with what whey made of, it\u2019s essentially the curdled aftermath of the dairy industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

With plant-based powders, you won\u2019t have to deal with any of the side effects<\/strong> that come with consuming the milk-based whey, which is known to make people gassy and bloated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the digestion issues, you\u2019ll avoid by going animal-free, you will also be helping the environment<\/span>. The dairy and farming industries play a major<\/em> role in pollution on both a local and global level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Antibiotics actually tie in with the pollution brought on by the dairy industry<\/span>. Since the animals are all pumped full of antibiotics, some of those antibiotics have been known to leak into nearby<\/em> water and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Human resistance to antibiotics remains constant<\/strong>, and animal consumption plays a role in that. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the food we eat is full of these medications, in turn the people who eat them are too. This builds a resistance to antibiotics<\/strong> which poses a major threat to healthcare in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll touch on this a little bit more later.<\/span><\/p>\n

I admit I haven\u2019t made the jump to being completely<\/em> vegan, but I do my best to steer clear of animal products whenever I can, especially with protein powder<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I like to think of myself as some who works their diet around more plant-based food.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s smart to avoid consuming animal products if you can, the link to long-term health issues is undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit #2: Builds Muscle<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Contrary to popular belief, vegan protein powder is capable of providing you with the same amount of protein as whey<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the protein content itself may be slightly lower<\/em>, it\u2019s still easy to meet your daily protein goals<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two common proteins known for increased muscle building are leucine and lysine.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find protein powders that are rich in both amino acids<\/strong> with things like soy protein<\/a>, pea protein as well as sunflower and sesame seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protein powder such as Vivo Life<\/a><\/span> becomes an easy choice<\/span> when your bottom line is building muscle. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s rich<\/em> in amino acids that build muscle and tastes great. <\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit #3: Weight Loss<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Using vegan protein powder won\u2019t make you lose weight<\/a> on your own<\/strong>, but it certainly helps.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re using vegan protein powder to replace entire meals<\/span><\/span>, this serves as an effective way to fill you up and cut down on your total consumption<\/em> throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since you can hand-pick which protein powder<\/strong> you\u2019re going with, you can also cater to your total<\/em> calorie consumption, as well as your protein consumption. That way you can manage your weight easily<\/span><\/span>, and keep your meals simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also helps that the plant-based alternatives are almost always lower in calories<\/strong> than their whey\/animal counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soy protein has also been shown to decrease your appetite<\/strong>, making those protein shakes even more<\/em> effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s still recommended to eat whole food meals like vegetables, beans, or meat substitutes like tofu or tempeh at least<\/em> once or twice a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit #4: Rich in Nutrients<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Another added benefit of vegan protein powder<\/strong> that whey does not have is the additional<\/em> nutrients you\u2019ll find alongside your plant-based options.<\/span><\/p>\n

While they may be rich in nutrients, vegan diets are notorious for lacking a sufficient amount of Vitamin B-12.<\/strong> Make sure you supplement<\/em> that in your diet with vitamins from the store or other foods rich in Vitamin B-12.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most protein powders will vary greatly in the nutrients they provide.<\/span><\/p>\n

My go-to vegan protein powder<\/a> has all sorts of added nutrients<\/strong> like digestive enzymes including gelatinised maca powder, Lucuma fruit powder, freeze dried Acai berry and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s made using yellow pea protein<\/strong>, which is one of the highest<\/em> vegetable-based protein sources. Not only that, but it\u2019s mixed along with cold pressed hemp protein, which highlights how important<\/em> it is to ensure you\u2019re getting protein from multiple different sources<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional nutrients that can be found in Vivo Life Protein<\/a> are turmeric, Reishi mushroom fruiting extract, and pink Himalayan salt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out my review for Vivo Life Protein<\/a><\/span> here – it\u2019s one of my favorites, and tastes excellent too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefit #5: Great Taste<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As I highlighted above, Vivo Life Protein tastes incredible<\/span>. It has a rich, organic flavor that\u2019s not overbearing<\/em> in sugar or sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love<\/em> the flavor profile of this one, it tastes hearty and natural<\/span>. It lacks that chemical and metallic taste I tend to find in so many protein powders.<\/span><\/p>\n

The options are endless<\/em> when it comes to changing up the taste. There\u2019s an entire catalog of popular vegan flavors such as these<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n