Ditch the Dairy, Gain Strength: Find the Perfect Vegan Protein Powder for Your Training Goals
As we all know protein is an essential nutrient required by our body to build and repair tissues. It is equally important for everyone and is not restricted only to men who engage in regular physical activity or lead an active lifestyle.
Nowadays protein powders have become a popular dietary supplement for men who want to increase their protein intake. However, not all protein powders are created equal. In recent years, vegan protein powder has gained popularity among men who follow a plant-based diet or want to reduce their animal product consumption. So let us explore the benefits of vegan protein powder for men’s health.
I will start with the first basic question: What is Vegan Protein Powder?
Vegan protein powder is a dietary supplement that is made from plant-based sources of protein. Unlike traditional protein powders, which are often made from whey, a dairy by-product, vegan protein powders are made from sources such as Nuts, seeds, peas, brown rice, hemp, soy, and other plant-based ingredients. For details, regarding the numerous ingredients used for Vegan protein powder, you can read the article: Vegan Protein powder beyond Soya and peas.
Now let us discuss the benefits of Vegan Protein Powder for Men’s Health
1) Promotes Muscle Growth and Recovery.
Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, and vegan protein powder is an excellent source of protein. Many plant-based sources of protein contain all the essential amino acids that the body needs to build and repair muscle tissue. Vegan protein powders are also rich in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which can help reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time after exercise.
2) Supports Heart Health.
Several studies have shown that plant-based diets can help lower the risk of heart disease. Vegan protein powder is a great source of protein without the saturated fat and cholesterol found in animal-based protein sources. This makes vegan protein powder an excellent choice for men who want to support their heart health.
3) Helps with Weight Management.
Protein is an essential nutrient that can help with weight management. Vegan protein powder is often low in calories and high in protein, making it an excellent option for those who want to maintain or lose weight. Protein also helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating.
4) Reduces Inflammation.
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of several chronic diseases. Vegan protein powders, such as almond protein, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
5) Supports Bone Health.
Protein is essential for bone health, and several plant-based sources of protein contain calcium and other minerals that are important for bone health. Vegan protein powder can be an excellent source of protein and minerals for men who want to support their bone health.
Choosing the Right Vegan Protein Powder: When it comes to choosing a vegan protein powder, there are several factors to consider. Looking towards the right ingredients is the first key. Protein powder made from Nuts and seeds is a class apart from the regular protein powders that are extracted from peas or rice. Look for a protein powder that contains a variety of plant-based protein sources to ensure that you are getting all the essential amino acids your body needs. You should also choose a protein powder that is low in added sugars and artificial ingredients. One should also consider the fact that it’s not only the protein that helps in building muscles, there are numerous other factors like the presence of micro minerals, dietary fibres, and much more. A complete protein-filled health drink is thus very important.
When it comes to men’s health the hormone testosterone also plays a major role in muscle building and the same hormone is also linked to men’s sexual health. So let us dig a bit deeper down the rabbit hole.
Benefits of Vegan Protein Powder for Men’s Sexual Health
1) Increases Testosterone Levels,
Protein from the right ingredients such as Almond and flaxseed is essential for the production of testosterone, a hormone that plays a crucial role in men’s sexual health. Studies have shown that men who consume adequate amounts of Almond protein have higher testosterone levels than those who do not. Vegan protein powders, such as Almond, and flaxseed protein, can help increase testosterone levels without the side effects of animal-based protein sources.
Sheer MADness is one such brand that uses Almond and flaxseed as the mother ingredients, and just not that, Sheer MADness is free of any chemical Additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, etc. It’s a completely natural vegan protein powder.
2) Improves Erectile Function.
Erectile dysfunction is a common sexual health issue among men. Several studies have shown that a diet high in plant-based protein can improve erectile function. Vegan protein powder is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making it an excellent choice for men who want to improve their erectile function.
3) Boosts Libido.
Protein is essential for overall energy and stamina, which can impact a man’s sex drive. Vegan protein powders are rich in amino acids, including arginine and tyrosine, which can help boost libido and improve sexual performance.
4) Reduces Inflammation.
Inflammation can contribute to many chronic health conditions, including erectile dysfunction. Vegan protein powders, such as pea protein, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body, improving overall health and sexual function.
Precaution:
Before making a purchase read the ingredients list very carefully.
The ingredients list includes numerous codes, such as INS 320, BHA, etc. Now, these are nothing but chemical preservatives, additives, and emulsifiers (BHA is Butylated hydroxyanisole), similarly, other codes used are INS 551(Silicon dioxide), Although approved by regulatory bodies these have a severe effect on the human system, and the question still lies will a person consume a spoon of Silicon dioxide?
Advice from Sheer MADness.
We recommend everyone to exercise daily Since it’s the key to overall well-being. Nutrition is important and it goes hand in hand with Exercise. Both Exercise and Nutrition are like the two sides of a coin.
Conclusion
Vegan protein powder can be an excellent addition to a man’s diet, especially for those who follow a plant-based lifestyle or want to reduce their animal product consumption. Vegan protein powder can provide a variety of health benefits, including muscle growth and recovery, heart health, sexual health, weight management, reduced inflammation, and bone health. When choosing a vegan protein powder, look for a product that contains a variety of plant-based protein sources including micro minerals, and dietary fibres, and is low in added sugars and artificial ingredients.
Now, here are Few Facts before I finish:
These are the same lines from my book “Great Health Comes from Exercise & Nutrition”
a) Everyone is an individual, so what suits me, may or may not suit the next person.
b) If a person has a medical condition, a doctor’s advice and prescribed medication will only help.
c) While buying any protein powder from the market read the labels carefully, and Watch out for various codes, and words like Anti-caking agent, and INS 551( Also known as Silicon dioxide), All these are Laboratory made chemicals, and although approved by regulatory bodies think twice, will you consume a spoon of Silicon dioxide? And Silicon dioxide is just one product, there are numerous others like BHA ( Butylated hydroxyanisole ), BHT ( Butylated hydroxytoluene ) and the list of lab-made chemicals goes on and on with various codes, that we generally ignore.
Hence read the labels especially the ingredients list of the product before buying.
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d) Exercise is the key to fitness, we should always keep in mind that exercise and nutrition are two sides of the same coin and always go hand in hand. So only nutrition will not help you attain any goals till it is not supplemented with Exercise.
e) Excess of anything is wrong, it can be the best nutrient-filled superfood, but one should consume only recommended quantities.
f) Regarding health, fitness, and nutrition, remember that Rome was not built in a day. Your discipline and consistency is the key.
g) It’s not only Exercise and protein that builds muscles, there are numerous other factors like a healthy gut, numerous macro and micronutrients, your body type and DNA, the amount of rest the body gets, the lifestyle an individual lives, and on and on it goes. Out of all these, exercise and nutrition are within our control, and one should focus on these two primary aspects.
h) For More benefits related to Vegan Protein Powder, I will request you to read the Post: Muscle Growth to Health, Plant Protein Powders are the future.
i) To clear any doubt related to the topic of “Protein” I would request you to read my post “Protein, Everything you should be aware of.”
j) And the most important part: Nothing is better than a balanced meal.
Article by Chef Ashutosh Awasthi.
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