Blendfresh 8 Whole Food Plants Protein Powder
We all know we need protein daily. It becomes your muscle, your skin, your hair, your fingernails. Getting enough protein daily is important for health, but especially vital when you are transitioning to a healthier state like dieting or building more muscle as you become more fit through exercise.
Here's what you need to know. Protein is needed to increase lean muscle. It assists in muscle repair and rebuild. It minimizes muscle loss and fatigue during physical activity. Your body demands protein and if you don't take in enough, it will begin to break down your own muscle mass for it's own needs! Since muscle burns more calories than fat, we all want to be more lean these days. Protein also has fewer calories which is a bonus. So protein should be a big focus for anyone seeking transformation to a healthier body.
I really like this Blendfresh Protein Powder for several reasons. I find as a fitness coach that if you are a meat eater and go on a diet or restricted plan (like Paleo, Atkins, low carb, 17 day diet, etc) the focus becomes eating a large percentage of calories from protein and the most common sources are chicken, turkey, fish, and dairy. These are all heavy to digest and can constipate if not enough fiber is taken in. A great solution is to get part of your protein from plant sources that come naturally with the fiber from nature. This also gives variety to the diet and additional nutrients that would have been missed.
This source of proteins provides a diverse blend of eight seeds, legumes, beans and whole grains, yet is gluten free, soy free and dairy free. So if you have tried whey protein powders in the past and they have upset your stomach, this may be a better choice for you. My husband is a very dramatic testimonial of that. He is lactose intolerant, and suffers symptoms like IBS if he has dairy, but is able to enjoy Blendfresh Protein daily without getting an upset stomach or gassy. So if you have allergy to soy, gluten, milk, casien, whey or any dairy this is a good source of easy protein. The last two ingredients are plant enzymes to aid in digestion.
The proteins in plants are different from the proteins in meat, and in this product there are enough sources together to make a complete protein from an amino acid standpoint. If you are vegetarian or vegan this is a natural choice. It can be used both in smoothies and recipes, like on oatmeal, in energy bars or snack balls, and baked goods like muffins, pancakes, and cakes as well as almond milks and healthy hot chocolate.
How much protein do you need? The general recommendation to develop lean muscle is to aim for 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. If you are very active and lead a lifestyle that's physically demanding, it may be to your advantage to increase this amount to 1.5 grams per pound of body weight per day.For example, if I weight 130 pounds, my protein intake should be 104-195 grams each day, depending on my activity level.
Currently Blendfresh only offers a Vanilla flavor that has a slightly sweet taste from honey, a healthy sweetener. It's very creamy and perfect as a post-workout shake, breakfast smoothie that will keep you full, or even to add protein to your other recipes like home made energy bars.
All plants in this blend are of the highest quality. Pesticide free, non-GMO, and clean. One scoop provides 20 grams of plant protein. And best of all is the taste! I have tried MANY vegan protein powders and it is very hard to find one that I look forward to drinking instead of dreading. This I enjoyed from the first sip! And I'm hearing from many people who use this as part of a meal replacement smoothie that it keeps you full for hours, 3 or 4 or 5. I've experienced this too and I've been surprised at the lack of hunger and cravings. I can only attribute it to the good nutrition and regulated blood sugars that come with the Blendfresh lifestyle, including the Protein.
You can blend it in a blender bottle with some almond milk or even water to keep it simple, but the best way I like to use it is making a 180º Smoothie which is blended with frozen fruit and Blendfresh Colors and Probiotic. Yummy!
The official list of ingredients is: Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Potato Protein, Quinoa, Black Bean, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Juice, Spinach), Honey, Oat Bran, Agave Inulin (which is just fiber), Natural Flavors, Guar Gum (from Guar Beans), Stevia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid (from Beets), Xanthan gum, Tara Gum (from Tara pods), Orange Fiber, Papain (from Papaya), Bromelain (from Pineapple).
On a side note, Blendfresh Protein provides selenium, a critical nutrient for the production of thyroid hormones and proper metabolism. It is found that individuals with higher levels of selenium exhibit more strength, making more of your workouts. So add Blendfresh plant protein to your regimen and enjoy the benefits of a more plant based diet!
Fat 0.5 grams, Total carbohydrate 5 grams, Dietary Fiber 3 grams, Sugars 2 grams, Protein 20 grams Non-GMO Project verified
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