The Scoop on Plant-Based Protein Powders

Posted by Ishani Sharma on March 25th, 2022

If you are an active fitness buff or if you are looking to get fit and healthy, you will come across lots of advice, suggestions, and tips. Perhaps, the most common one will be to increase your protein intake. Whether you want to gain muscle or lose weight, the answer seems to be, to have more protein! Take a look around online or in retail shops, and you will find the best plant-based protein powder. If you have been wondering what’s the scoop on these powders, read on to find out.

First, why is protein important?

Protein is the building block of our muscles. The human body cannot produce protein on its own; rather, it uses it up every day and needs daily replenishment. When it comes to getting fit, protein is essential in helping the body build muscle mass and volume for people looking to build muscle.

Does this mean that people don’t need protein if they are just looking to lose weight? Maybe they focus on cardio rather than weight-training, i.e., walking, jogging, or running rather than using dumbbells. The answer is no; people still need adequate protein when trying to lose weight. Protein increases the number of calories that the body burns, stimulates the metabolic rate, and at the same time, helps reduce the appetite. All these factors play a significant part in weight loss.

Why is a plant-based protein powder so popular?

There are quite a few reasons for the popularity of a plant-based protein powder today. More and more people have an increased awareness of the environmental impact of animal-based protein consumption. As a result, more people are turning to vegetarianism, if not veganism.

Another fact is that some people have concerns about their bodies being able to easily digest animal-based protein powders. For some people, it may cause digestive upset.

Moreover, in India, there are a large number of vegetarians, so it is no wonder that they would prefer a plant-based protein powder.

What are the benefits of plant-based protein powders?

Here are some of the benefits of a plant-based protein powder like the NUTRILITE® All Plant Protein Powder:

• It is a 100% plant-based source of proteins made up of three protein powerhouses—soy, wheat, and yellow pea. These three protein sources work to make a healthy protein source.
• It contains 9 essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the human body. Amino acids are the building blocks of strength for the body and are essential for a healthy body.
• It does not come from a milk-based source, making it suitable for anyone who may be lactose intolerant.
• It is a high digestibility score of 1.0 through PDCAAS (protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score), a global standard set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This is the highest possible score for a protein source. Therefore, people with sensitive digestive systems can have this without worry.
• It is low in carbs and fat making it an ideal protein source for people with compromised heart health.