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5 Reasons To Use Protein Powder for Optimal Health

• May 14, 2018
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Curious to learn more about protein powders? They are a simple way to help you reach your daily nutritional requirements to achieve optimal health. Like other supplements, you use them to fill in the gaps in your diet.

Protein powders are great for people who are:

• Busy and active
• Who don’t want to get all their protein from meat
• Want to lose weight or build lean muscle
• Improve their mood and energy levels

Here are 5 reasons why you should use protein powders as part of your healthy lifestyle….

1. Multiple Health Benefits

Protein powders can help you reach an ideal body composition by helping to burn fat and build lean muscle. They can also keep your blood sugar stable, strengthen your immune system, and give you sustained energy.

Using protein powder can even help improve your mood as it builds your neurotransmitters. Protein has tyrosine that is metabolized to dopamine and tryptophan that is metabolized to serotonin. Both dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that help regulate body functions like emotions, pleasure, libido, and sleep.

If you’ve never tried a protein powder before, the brand Kaizen is a great place to start for an affordable, clean, and delicious option.

2. Save time and money

Protein powders are a great antidote to our modern busy lives. It takes a lot of time to cook traditional whole food proteins like meat, quinoa, and lentils. When you don’t have the time or energy to eat a balanced meal, a protein powder can be a healthy alternative. They can even save you money since they won’t spoil like steak, eggs, and tofu can in the fridge!

3. Reach your daily protein intake

How much protein is enough?

Depending on your body weight, composition, and activity level you could be getting too little or too much protein. The average person needs about 1 gram of protein for every 2 pounds of body weight. That can change depending on factors like your activity level.

According to Health Link BC, adults need 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight every day. You can use this equation to find out how much protein you need:

Weight in kg x 0.8 = Average Daily Protein Requirement

For example, someone who weighs 68 kgs (150 lbs) needs about 54 grams of protein per day.

If you think those shiny tubs of powders and tacky plastic shakers aren’t for you, consider that the products we carry are as natural as possible—they have no artificial sweeteners, additives, or fillers. Prairie Naturals makes organic whey protein that has 23 grams of protein per serving!

4. Plant protein power!

There are plenty of options for both animal and plant-based protein powders. Plant protein powders are great for avoiding the problems associated with eating animal proteins like the tagalong cholesterol and saturated fat. The overall scientific consensus is that these are bad for you, and using a plant-based protein powder can help you avoid them! Brands like Iron Vegan and Garden of Life are popular brands at Finlandia because of their high-quality nutrients and great taste.

5. Lose weight and gain muscle

Protein powders aren’t just for people who are hitting the gym constantly! They’re great for people who want to lose weight and build leaner muscle. When you eat protein early in the day, it’s been shown to boost your metabolism. Protein can keep energy levels high for people who are cutting calories and even help burn calories because of its thermogenic properties.

Whey protein is hugely popular for its bio-availability and ease of use. Whey taken from pasteurized milk is typically 20 percent protein by weight. When they filter it into a concentrate, or isolate, they take out the fat and cholesterol until they’re left with a more pure protein.

Ergogenics New Zealand uses a microfiltration process to get 100% undenatured whey protein. New Zealand grass-fed cattle are healthier than the grain-fed cattle in the United States. Easily absorbed by the body and contains no sugar, fat, hormones, or antibiotics—this protein powder is of the highest quality.

– Written by Sarah Anderson