Plant based protein powder

[Ozzy619]

I’ve been out of the game for a minute and on a new path in life. I’m thinking about going vegan for 4 months because I’m all about solar enlightenment at the moment. However, mind, body and spirit. I’ll do my own research as always but wanted first hand experience from people who have actually used plant based protein in the past.

 

[Mdrock98]

I’ve been out of the game for a minute and on a new path in life. I’m thinking about going vegan for 4 months because I’m all about solar enlightenment at the moment. However, mind, body and spirit. I’ll do my own research as always but wanted first hand experience from people who have actually used plant based protein in the past.

Do your self a favor and dont do vegan man. You have to supplement for iron and other nutrients.

 

[Ozzy619]

Do your self a favor and dont do vegan man. You have to supplement for iron and other nutrients.

I’ll tell you what, I won’t go vegan while on a cycle just because of the cost of supplements. However I’m still interested in the benefits of a plant based protein as solar enlightenment is a spiritual process.

I’ll explain this to any one wondering wtf I’m talking about. Plants get energy from the sun, animals eat plants and we eat animals. By going straight to a raw plant based diet you are going straight to the energy source. I’m trying to get all aspects of my life on the next level.

 

[Mdrock98]

I’ll tell you what, I won’t go vegan while on a cycle just because of the cost of supplements. However I’m still interested in the benefits of a plant based protein as solar enlightenment is a spiritual process.

I’ll explain this to any one wondering wtf I’m talking about. Plants get energy from the sun, animals eat plants and we eat animals. By going straight to a raw plant based diet you are going straight to the energy source. I’m trying to get all aspects of my life on the next level.

Lol. Whatever floats your boat bro.

Cheers [emoji1635]

 

[Ozzy619]

Lol. Whatever floats your boat bro.

Cheers [emoji1635]

thanks for your opinion

 

[ergomaniac]

I’ve been out of the game for a minute and on a new path in life. I’m thinking about going vegan for 4 months because I’m all about solar enlightenment at the moment. However, mind, body and spirit. I’ll do my own research as always but wanted first hand experience from people who have actually used plant based protein in the past.

I incorporate a hemp seed protein powder daily, about 2 servings, but don't use it exclusively. I also eat lentils regularly, which are also packed with protein. About 1/3 of the carbs listed are insouluable (undigestable) fiber, which evens out the carb to protein ratio to almost 1 to 1.

You can look for more, but here's some quick info.

Hemp Protein Powder: 5 Health Benefits You Need To Know

"Hemp protein powder is a high-quality plant-based protein that contains 20 amino acids — the building blocks of protein. Protein is crucial for developing, growing and maintaining muscles, tissues and vital organs. It also helps boost metabolism and increases fat-burning.

Like quinoa, hemp is a complete protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential aminos acids that you can only get from food. This is rare for a plant-based protein since most lack the amino acid lysine.

A 2004 study published in “Euphytica” found the amino acid profile of hemp protein similar to two other high-quality protein sources: egg whites and soy.

Hemp protein is also easy to digest — up to 98% is digestible. This means the body can use almost all of the amino acids in hemp protein powder for important bodily functions, such as repair and maintenance.


In addition to being a complete protein, hemp protein also contains branched chain amino acids (BCAAs).

Of the nine essential amino acids, leucine, isoleucine and valine make up the three BCAAs. Hemp protein contains 6.8% leucine, 4.5% isoleucine and 5.6% valine.

Research has shown BCAAs can stimulate muscle protein synthesis or muscle growth and speed up post-workout recovery by reducing muscle soreness.

Hemp seeds have the ideal 3:1 balance of omega-6 (linolenic acid) fatty acids vs. omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) fatty acids. These two fatty acids are known as “essential fatty acids” — the body cannot make them, so we must get them from food.

It also contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), making hemp one of the few sources of this hard-to-get omega-6 fatty acid.

Hemp seeds are also packed with important micronutrients, such as vitamin E, fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc."

I use Nutiva brand. Per serving there is 3.5g fat, 7g of carbs, 5 of those being fiber, and 15g protein. And i throw a little flax seed in there. I also eat hemp seeds ocasionally. Taste wise it's not bad. Kind of nutty and "earthy". And you can always doctor it up with a little fruit or something.

 

[bob357sig]

Hemp seeds mix well in yogurt. Good way to boost up the protein and vitamin content in my greek yogurt.

 

[Creamy Kitty]

Not sure what particular information you are looking for, so I'll just share whatever experience I have with different vegan proteins.

I've used the vegan blend from My Protein, the vegan formula from Canadian Protein, and then the "Vegan Optimizer" and "Vegan Lean" proteins from True Nutrition. The one from My Protein made me want to choke. The other 3 are okay, and pretty similar in tastes and textures. TN has "make your own blends" of different protein sources, such as hemp and soy, which can be helpful if you are looking for a specific protein profile combination.

If you haven't had a vegan protein powder before, they can be very thick compared to whey. Orgain and other brands at superstores generally are tasty and mix like a whey powder, but not available in bulk or are expensive. I've seen people recommend the "Naked Protein" brand. It is for sale on Amazon, but haven't tried it.

Lastly, if you do plan on going vegan, just be sure to watch your micros. It can be easy to miss certain things in your diet, like selenium. Oreos are vegan, which may or may not be necessary information.

 

[Ozzy619]

I incorporate a hemp seed protein powder daily, about 2 servings, but don't use it exclusively. I also eat lentils regularly, which are also packed with protein. About 1/3 of the carbs listed are insouluable (undigestable) fiber, which evens out the carb to protein ratio to almost 1 to 1.

You can look for more, but here's some quick info.

Hemp Protein Powder: 5 Health Benefits You Need To Know

"Hemp protein powder is a high-quality plant-based protein that contains 20 amino acids — the building blocks of protein. Protein is crucial for developing, growing and maintaining muscles, tissues and vital organs. It also helps boost metabolism and increases fat-burning.

Like quinoa, hemp is a complete protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential aminos acids that you can only get from food. This is rare for a plant-based protein since most lack the amino acid lysine.

A 2004 study published in “Euphytica” found the amino acid profile of hemp protein similar to two other high-quality protein sources: egg whites and soy.

Hemp protein is also easy to digest — up to 98% is digestible. This means the body can use almost all of the amino acids in hemp protein powder for important bodily functions, such as repair and maintenance.


In addition to being a complete protein, hemp protein also contains branched chain amino acids (BCAAs).

Of the nine essential amino acids, leucine, isoleucine and valine make up the three BCAAs. Hemp protein contains 6.8% leucine, 4.5% isoleucine and 5.6% valine.

Research has shown BCAAs can stimulate muscle protein synthesis or muscle growth and speed up post-workout recovery by reducing muscle soreness.

Hemp seeds have the ideal 3:1 balance of omega-6 (linolenic acid) fatty acids vs. omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) fatty acids. These two fatty acids are known as “essential fatty acids” — the body cannot make them, so we must get them from food.

It also contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA), making hemp one of the few sources of this hard-to-get omega-6 fatty acid.

Hemp seeds are also packed with important micronutrients, such as vitamin E, fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc."

I use Nutiva brand. Per serving there is 3.5g fat, 7g of carbs, 5 of those being fiber, and 15g protein. And i throw a little flax seed in there. I also eat hemp seeds ocasionally. Taste wise it's not bad. Kind of nutty and "earthy". And you can always doctor it up with a little fruit or something.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. And this is why I love Meso. Facts supported by individual research. This is what helps the community grow. I appreciate the time and effort you put forth is this post. I will take your advice and use your advice. Respect.

 

[Ozzy619]

Not sure what particular information you are looking for, so I'll just share whatever experience I have with different vegan proteins.

I've used the vegan blend from My Protein, the vegan formula from Canadian Protein, and then the "Vegan Optimizer" and "Vegan Lean" proteins from True Nutrition. The one from My Protein made me want to choke. The other 3 are okay, and pretty similar in tastes and textures. TN has "make your own blends" of different protein sources, such as hemp and soy, which can be helpful if you are looking for a specific protein profile combination.

If you haven't had a vegan protein powder before, they can be very thick compared to whey. Orgain and other brands at superstores generally are tasty and mix like a whey powder, but not available in bulk or are expensive. I've seen people recommend the "Naked Protein" brand. It is for sale on Amazon, but haven't tried it.

Lastly, if you do plan on going vegan, just be sure to watch your micros. It can be easy to miss certain things in your diet, like selenium. Oreos are vegan, which may or may not be necessary information.

This too is valuable information and thank you for helping guide me in the right direction in a healthy and responsible way. I will make sure I look into micros and to be honest have never heard this term before and I’ve been around the block. Thank you.

 

[Ozzy619]

Hemp seeds mix well in yogurt. Good way to boost up the protein and vitamin content in my greek yogurt.

looks like I’m heading in the direction of hemp now. This has been an amazing post and will help others down the road too.

 

[Silentlemon1011]

looks like I’m heading in the direction of hemp now. This has been an amazing post and will help others down the road too.

I personally like
"Sprouted protein" from Irom Vegan.

I have some stomach and digestive issues.

This stuff is great for it, never any issues a d I can kill 2 shakes in a day, consistantly.

Basically the vegatable protein sources have already "sprouted" thus it's more of a "live" and bio available source of protein as opposed to the "dead" seeds etc.

I dont rrally get the science. behind it, but it works quite well for me.

Hopefully that helps a bit.

Doesnt taste very good though lol, especially since I only mix with water.

 

[ergomaniac]

Hemp seeds mix well in yogurt. Good way to boost up the protein and vitamin content in my greek yogurt.

I tried this, and it's perfect.

 

[sinewave3]

If you try hemp seeds make sure you get hulled one. Somehow got unhulled ones in bulk a few years back and they had these crunchy, sharp, kind of stringy shells on them. More fiber I guess but ruined them. The Manitoba harvest brand of hemp seed is good though.