It doesn’t matter whether your goal is to be a bodybuilder, a fitness competitor, to lose weight to look and feel better or to maintain healthy lean muscles as you age. Protein powders are an excellent way to ensure that you and your family’s protein requirements are met when diet alone simply cannot. Proteins powders have come a long way! A market traditionally consisting of whey (animal) protein powders has given way to a wide variety of proteins: plant-based proteins including soy, pea, brown rice, hemp and combinations, casein and egg and even paleo proteins. Each type of protein powder offers unique benefits and will complement whichever goal you have. Proteins are now available that are easy to digest and well-tolerated by people with food allergies and sensitivities. Whey protein has traditionally been the most popular because it is very good at prompting muscle protein synthesis, which is the way muscles grow, however it is not just for fitness enthusiasts. Vegan plant sources of protein can prevent inflammation cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

Protein, regardless of whey or plant-based is now a staple in many average households that are looking to encourage and sustain healthy lifestyles. Families will start the day off with a healthy shake that includes a scoop of protein, fruits and other healthy additions such as flax, chia and hemp seeds! Protein shakes are a fantastic way to fuel kid’s co-curricular activities. The elderly are using protein shakes for added energy and ensuring that they are getting proper all around nutrition. Given the huge variety of protein powders on the market, choosing a protein right for you can be daunting. Come into Nutrition plus Organic Market and we’ll help you understand proteins and how they can help with your healthy living goals.

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