Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Organic Protein Powder For Health And Vitality

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.

Getting 40 grams a day is hard for many people, even those who watch their diet carefully. Those who don't eat meat often have trouble getting an adequate amount. People who are allergic to dairy products are unable to profit from that rich source. Animal foods are 'complete', in that they contain the basic amino acids which are the building blocks of all proteins. Vegetable sources seldom have all eight essential amino acids.

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.

Another problem that can complicate things is food sensitivities and allergies. If a person has an allergy to milk, they will either do without it or fail to digest it. Their bodies regard the milk as a toxin rather than a food. The Blood Type Diet is a book and a protocol that tells us which foods a person with a particular blood type will be sensitive to, or in other words be unlikely to process well. Allergies are more severe reactions to foods.

People may simply be too busy to get a proper diet. Instead, they grab fast food (high in altered fats and carbohydrates) or skip meals altogether.

Powdered protein mixes are one answer. The proteins are often combined with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes (or pretreated with enzymes) to make them nutritious and digestible. Some powders may be dehydrated whole food, like whey, but most are concentrated. The idea is to deliver one-fourth to half of the daily requirement for proteins in one serving. The powders can be mixed with water or juice as a drink or with yogurt or cereal as a nutritional boost.

Certain formulas will suit better than others. Men, for instance, might want to avoid soy-based formulas, since soy contains phytoestrogens. Vegans won't want whey but can use soy or pea proteins.

Buying organic is a good idea in these days of heavy pesticide, herbicide, and chemical fertilizer use. In addition, many crops used in our food or as animal feed are genetically engineered today. Those who choose to eat naturally should look for organic certification on foods and formulas, and may want products with the non-GMO guarantee as well. Organic certification prohibits the use of GMOs, but standards can always change for the worse.




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