Why Choose Organic Protein Powder

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.

At least 40 grams of protein is suggested daily for an adult. Those who don't like meat - the easiest way to get complete proteins - and those who are allergic to dairy products or nuts (other good sources), have trouble ingesting this amount. A complete protein is one which supplies all eight basic amino acids that the body needs. Animal products are usually complete, while plant proteins may not be.

Research done on how foods affect us show that not all thrive on the same proteins. People who eat the 'wrong' foods for their system, and vegetarians and vegans, may find that getting enough usable nutrition takes a lot of time and dedication. Many ailments, like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, are worsened by a lack of suitable 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.

There is another prevalent reason why people fail to get the necessary proteins. They may simply be too busy. Grabbing carbohydrate and fat-laden fast foods or snacks, or skipping meals altogether, can mean a lack of many vital nutrients.

Proteins in powder form may be whole food products, like whey, but are more often concentrated proteins from milk, soy, legumes, sea vegetables, or other sources. They usually contain added vitamins and minerals as well as enzymes to enhance digestion and flavors to make them palatable. By concentrating the proteins, which involves removing carbohydrates and fats from whole food, manufacturers can provide up to half the daily requirement in one meal-replacing drink.

Those without food restrictions can make use of all the proteins on the market today. This includes soy and whey, the more traditional ones, and newer formulas based on peas, nuts, or sea vegetables. Whey can often be used by even lactose-intolerant individuals, since it contains almost none of the allergen. However, those people may choose to use soy or pea proteins instead. Soy, a potent phytoestrogen, may not be the best choice for men.

Organic certification is important. Numerous crops that are used by people or fed to animals are being grown with high applications of chemicals in the form of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The health risks of genetic engineering are unknown at present. Organic products will not have this chemical load to pass on to consumers and will not contain GMOs, either. Choosing to buy organically produced foods and products is a way to get pure, clean food for better health.




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