But don’t vegan athletes and bodybuilders need protein powder?
Although I think it would be better for most people to avoid protein powder altogether, it’s a better choice to consume high quality plant-based sources of protein.
It’s understandable bodybuilders and other sports athletes rely on protein powders because they typically need more protein to meet their needs.
Vegans may find supplements useful, especially if they exercise a lot.
Professional bodybuilders, football players, and other athletes benefit from taking protein shortly after a workout to aid in muscle recovery.
Drinking a vegan protein smoothie daily can help you lose weight, build muscle and improve recovery after exercise.
Traditional Protein Powders also Contains the
#1 Greatest Risk in the American Diet
In 2018, there was a study that sparked a discussion about protein powder, especially vegan protein powder, and its association with heavy metals.
The study by a group called “Clean Label Projects” (a nonprofit organisation that brings transparency in food and consumer product labelling) looked at the 134 leading protein brands using data from Amazon and Nielsen bestseller lists.
They were reportedly looking for “contamination with the heavy metals mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium, supply chain contaminants and process contaminants such as BPA.”
The study found that “about 75 percent of plant-based protein powders contained measurable levels of lead.
In addition to lead, the plant-based powders also contained mercury, cadmium and arsenic.”
So what Do these Findings Mean?
If you’re a vegan or simply trying to incorporate more plant-based meals and snacks into your diet, then using plant-based protein powders in moderation is perfectly fine.
But did you know that the vegetable products used in vegan protein powders come from the ground. Because of this, they can bring up some heavy metals from the soil.
What’s found in the protein powder is not an added ingredient, it comes from the soil.”
So long as you avoid consuming plant-based protein powder multiple times a day, it won’t be a problem.
When purchasing a protein powder, always choose brands that are not sweetened with aspartame. You don’t want any chemical sweeteners in your protein.
That means no sucralose or acesulfame potassium, which are the cousins of aspartame.
They can be pro-inflammatory, and some studies have shown they can inhibit growth.”
5 Supplements Worth Adding To Your Smoothies
The Vegan Smoothie Program
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With smoothies and shakes, you can easily make great tasting smoothies that you and your whole family will love!
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By replacing your meals with the vegan smoothies in this book, you can reduce your daily calories, which can help you lose weight.
The smoothie recipes in this book will fill you up, but it was designed with a common goal that almost everyone strives for: better health in half the time!
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- Enjoy a mix of protein smoothies both with and without plant-based protein powder.
- Printable Vegan Grocery that includes everything you need to make it easy to prepare delicious vegan smoothies from scratch.
- Vegan Meal Builder – Simply follow the step-by-step vegan meal builder plan included in this program to make healthy balanced eating a breeze.
Don’t Make Another Smoothie Book Until You Read This…
I’ve already done all the hard work, made all the mistakes, and figured out what works (and what doesn’t).
And believe me, I’ve made some mistakes and wasted a lot of time and money in the process… …so you don’t need to.
That’s why I have carefully broken down WHAT WORKS into simple, easy-to-follow recipes so you can follow along with the great results.
In the past, these recipes were just mine, but now I’m making them available to the public.
So you don’t have to go it alone anymore!
This book will give you the confidence to create your own amazing smoothies tailored to your nutritional needs.
All recipes are customizable, with suggestions for variations and ingredient substitutions, and we cover everything you need to know about making delicious, creamy smoothies.
You’ll get tips and tricks that will inspire you to play with smoothie ingredients you may not have considered, like beans, cauliflower, zucchini, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
