What The Organic Protein Powder Means To Your Health

By Janine Hughes


For athletes and people involved in intensive workout programs, protein is a very important supplement. It provides the fasted way to repair muscles and build new muscles. However, these are not their only use; they also provide several other benefits, including the provision of vitamins and minerals. However, there is a lot when it comes to selecting the right product for you. Choosing the organic protein powder from the non-natural ones should the first task for anyone who wants to use these products.

However, before answering this, it is important to state that protein powder is available in several flavors, with the vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, and chocolate flavors as the most common. They also occur in three forms; the isolate, the concentrate, and the hydrolysate. While the concentrates have low fat content, they are higher in carbohydrate content. The isolates on the other hands are lowest in fat, and lactose, but highest in protein content. Lastly, hydrolysate why cost more since it is less allergic. It is processed in a way that it is easier to metabolize.

Generally, there are three labels you should look for in food products and drinks. The first is 100% organic. This simply indicates that the product is 100% natural. It contains no element of inorganic compounds like pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, ionizing radiations, and is not grown through the genetically modified organisms (GMO).

The second label is "organic" which implies that the product is at least 95% natural. Lastly, if it is indicated as "made with organic ingredients", then this is an indication that the product is 75% to 95% natural. The product should also contain the USDA Organic label to certify that the product is what it claims to be.

Although these products results from animals that are not fed with growth hormones and other substances considered being non-natural, they are not less in nutritional value. In fact, they are said to taste better, unlike the conventional ones that are said to have a chalky and bitter taste resulting from excess amounts of fake sugar content.

The grass fed whey protein is usually labeled organic. Although the grains are natural in their production method, grains are not the natural food for cow. The result is an incomplete protein, which is more likely to disturb the cow's capacity to produce high quality amino-acids. Since the buyer simply ingesting what the cow ingested, it becomes a major issue of concern.

Other than milk based natural products, there are the raw protein powders that have nothing to do with the cow. The products are plant based and are thus free of dairy products, sugars, gluten, soy, and vegan. They are easier to ingest. They are not heat or processed thus preserves most of the protein. They can however be sweetened with stevia or other natural sweeteners, but not the artificial ones.

The other common varieties are those that are hemp based, brown rice based, vegan (peas, rice, hemp, quinoa and more varieties), and several others. All those are either plant or animal products. As such, it pays to carefully read and select those that are natural as they have more health benefits. The good variety of powder also taste better and are easier to ingest.




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