Plant Protein Powder

About Plant Protein Powder

Plant Protein Powders are vegan-sourced products that are derived from legumes, grains and other whole food sources. Pea and rice protein are two of the most popular protein sources, though faba bean protein is a rising in popularity. Sacha inchi seed, chia seed, pumpkin seed and even watermelon seed proteins are often used in plant protein formulations. This Sporty's Health range of plant protein powders are free from all animal products, including whey, casein, collgen and egg ingredients.

Pea Protein is one of the highest quality vegan protein sources, due to its high level of naturally occurring essential amino acids and branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). Pea protein has the closest amino acid profile to whey protein for a single-sourced plant-based protein. Scientific research is confirming this with the publication of some fascinating research in recent years, indicating that the benefits to human health, body composition and performance are also similar.

Plant Protein Powders promote a higher pH (more alkaline), helping to reduc the acidity burden. All animal-sourced protein powders are acidic by nature and tend to reduce blood pH with every protein shake. Plant Protein Powders deliver all the amino acids we need to survive and thrive in a pleasant tasting powder that can be mixed with water or nut milk. They taste amazing in smoothies with whole foods, such as banana, berries, sunflower lecithin granules (providing beneficial phospholipids) or coconut yoghurt.

30 years ago, the range of plant protein powders available was quite dismal, with flavours that tended to depress rather than impress. As more people are becomming aware of the importance of holistic health and plant-based diets, research and development has been booming in these areas. This has lead to some quality products that are delicious and offer smooth textures when mixed in water.