Organic Protein Powder For Health And Vitality

By Iva Cannon


Protein is essential for life as well as health and must be supplied by the diet. People need good, digestible proteins every day to supply the body with what it needs to grow, develop, and repair itself. This class of nutrients is also important for weight control, as it makes people feel full longer and provides both quick and sustained energy. However, many people find it difficult to get adequate, good quality proteins. Organic protein powder can help them achieve their dietary goals.

Getting 40 grams a day is hard for many people, even those who watch their diet carefully. Those who don't eat meat often have trouble getting an adequate amount. People who are allergic to dairy products are unable to profit from that rich source. Animal foods are 'complete', in that they contain the basic amino acids which are the building blocks of all proteins. Vegetable sources seldom have all eight essential amino acids.

Research, especially in the natural foods industry, has shown that people do better on some proteins than on others, which is another complication for those who seek to maintain or improve health. Vegetarians and vegans, who have more trouble finding good sources of proteins, may find that they don't have the time or the patience to structure an adequate eating plan. Many ailments, such as fibromyalgia and debilitating lack of energy, are made more serious by a lack of proteins.

Food allergies often complicate the efforts of people to eat a balanced diet. Those who cannot digest milk, for instance, are either going without this food or failing to process it, so their bodies do not benefit from it and may actually regard it as a toxin. The Blood Type Diet tells us that some people do not digest beef well, or pork, but do alright with chicken. Others may have the exact opposite response to foods.

People may simply be too busy to get a proper diet. Instead, they grab fast food (high in altered fats and carbohydrates) or skip meals altogether.

The health food industry has brought us proteins in powder form, often combined with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to enhance digestion and utilization. The formulas may contain the food itself, like whey, in a usable form, but often they provide more concentrated nutrition. By isolating proteins found in food (separating them from accompanying carbohydrates or fats), the manufacturer can offer a protein-dense powder that delivers a high gram count, from 10 to 25 per serving. Mix the powder with water or juice and get the nutritional equivalent of a full meal in one drink.

Certain formulas will suit better than others. Men, for instance, might want to avoid soy-based formulas, since soy contains phytoestrogens. Vegans won't want whey but can use soy or pea proteins.

Buying organic is a good idea in these days of heavy pesticide, herbicide, and chemical fertilizer use. In addition, many crops used in our food or as animal feed are genetically engineered today. Those who choose to eat naturally should look for organic certification on foods and formulas, and may want products with the non-GMO guarantee as well. Organic certification prohibits the use of GMOs, but standards can always change for the worse.




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