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Originally Posted by luv

I'm interested in your protein intake. Doesn't plant source protein affect your body a bit differently? I'm asking because I don't know. My trainer has me focusing on lean animal source protein, so I'm curious how different it would be if I didn't heat animals. Do you do protein powder? If so, would whey protein be considered bad as a vegan?

From a strict vegan perspective, yes. It's not milk, but a milk (whey) based protein.

Vegetable/plant based protein is just as effective as animal proteins, especially when multiple sources are utilized, but it's substantially more expensive to manufacture.

Typically, the vegan protein supplements are twice as expensive as the best of the whey isolate protein supplements calculated on a per pound basis.

On a personal level, much in the same manner as the food itself, the plant based protein supplements tend to be more easily digestible, integrate into the body faster and give me a cleaner feel after consumption.

Animal protein is considered to be a more “complete” protein. What do I mean by that? Protein from things such as chicken or beef contain all the necessary amino acids our body needs to make new protein since animal proteins are most similar to the ones found in our body. Proteins from plant sources such as soy or vegetables generally do not contain all of the essential amino acids that our body needs.

There is a flip side, though. As many of us know, animal protein can be extremely high in cholesterol and fat, particularly saturated fat, which can a serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Protein from plants and other vegetables tend to be much lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. Case in point? An 8-ounce ribeye steak contains 64 grams of protein, but also contains a whopping 34 grams of fat, 13 of them saturated. And let’s not forget the cholesterol — 260 milligrams, more than 80 percent of the daily recommended value. Yikes. A cup of cooked lentils packs 18 grams of protein but less than 1 gram of fat.

6. Hemp: A near-complete plant-based protein, hemp offers the inflammation-fighting power of omega-6 essential fatty acids and is high in fiber, it’s a great choice for those following a vegan diet. Some studies have also suggested hemp protein may be more helpful in weight loss, thanks to its high fiber content, than other protein powders, says Mangieri.

The bottom line? “Dairy-based proteins like whey and casein are great choices for their muscle-building benefits as well as their bioavailable zinc and iron, if you’re not a vegan or suffer from dairy allergies,” Skolnik says. However, there’s a strong case to be made for integrating plant-based proteins into your diet as well, even if you’re not vegan or allergic. “These proteins are easily digestible and have been proven to fight inflammation and reduce muscle soreness more effectively than dairy-based proteins, which makes them a good choice for any athlete or active person,” says Brazier.

Since one plant-based powder alone won’t offer a complete protein, look for a product that combines several to create a full amino acid profile, such as PlantFusion or Brazier’s Vega One line, which provides complete proteins, omega-3s, probiotics, greens, antioxidants, and more in each serving.

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