This review looks at a vegan protein powder and superfood smoothie blend, more specifically the Wazoogles Superfood Protein Blend – Peanut Butterlicious!

Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories as well as essential nutrients and ‘super foods’, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo it on the protein, but sometimes we may find ourselves needing a little extra, especially on days where we may have trained a lot harder than usual for instance. 

I have tried many flavored plant based protein powders, and have found it difficult finding ones that actually taste good and have no awful aftertaste or pea taste. After many years of using unflavored raw pea protein, which I add to smoothies, I decided to venture out and try some new ones, like the Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake.

I used the Wazoogles Superfood Protein Blend and I really love the taste and nutritional profile. Lets take a deeper look at it.

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Flavors and Sizes

The superfood protein blend powder is available in 500 grams or 1 Kg and comes in a few flavors, Peanut Butterlicious, Vanilla Sky, Chocolate Moondust, Plant Power, Unicorn Berry and Kungfu Coffee with a Cinnamon Kick. I tried the Peanut Butterlicious and the Chocolate Moondust.

The great thing about these different flavors, is that each one actually offers something a little bit different to the others. So while the flavors are different, so are some of the ingredients. They all have similar base ingredients, but depending on the flavor certain other ingredients and superfoods are added. Thus it is definitely worth checking out the ingredients to each flavor and seeing which you would want more for you.

• 1kg – 30 servings per bag
• 500g – 15 servings per bag
• 33g – 1 serving per bag

Mixes

The Wazoogles powder mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Macadamia/Oat milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie. It also is really great added to a bowl of oats with some fruit. It really gives it a nice peanut butter flavor.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I do like it. I quite liked the Peanut Butterlicious flavour and favor it over the Chocolate Moondust flavour. I felt like the Peanut Butterlicious is more versatile and could be used in smoothies and oats quite nicely.

I personally like to add some extra cacao powder to mine or add it as part of a smoothie with some chia seeds, banana and dates!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively decent nutritional profile, carrying about 38.1 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 heaped scoop = 33 grams) it comes down to 12.6 grams of protein, which may not sound like a lot but is sufficient for one serving considering what else it’s packed with.

While the protein amounts may seem a bit low, it is packed with other Superfoods that contain protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Superfoods in this context are the most mineral and nutrient dense organic foods on the planet, easily absorbable and useable by the human body.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 34.0 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 13.2 grams per 100 grams.

It has no added artificial sweeteners and contains 18.7 grams of Fibre per 100 grams.

INGREDIENTS (Peanut Butterlicious)

Peanut butter powder, organic wild harvested mesquite*, organic raw chia seeds*, organic raw maca root*, Kalahari Desert salt, organic raw cinnamon*, organic raw lucuma fruit*.

*Organic Ingredients (29.9%)

Ingredient Highlights:

• Suitable For Vegans
• Sugar Free
• Made with Clean Ingredients
• No Preservatives
• Gluten Free 

 THE WORLD’S CLEANEST PROTEIN BLEND – 12g’s of protein made from real plants + a magical combination of the 5 highest quality superfoods on the planet. Seriously delicious and honestly clean. We’ve added no sweeteners, fillers or artificial flavours to spoil this blend.

 BETTER THAN ORGANIC – More nutrient dense = better for your body. Our blends are made of ethically harvested ingredients sourced from some of the most exotic places and nutritionally dense plants on the planet.

CLEAN INGREDIENTS – Highest quality roasted and cold pressed Argentinian peanut protein, blood-sugar balancing mesquite wild-harvested from South Africa, certified organic pea protein, organic chia seeds, organic maca, organic lucuma fruit, with a touch of Sri Lankan organic cinnamon and wild Kalahari Desert salt for flavour. No hidden nasty ingredients.

GOOD FOR YOUR BODY – Ideal as a quick breakfast smoothie. Every scoop is bursting with antioxidants, living enzymes, essential minerals, plant-based protein and a wide spectrum of vital nutrients. Formulated to nourish your body, support overall health, daily performance, reducing cravings and helping to provide sustained energy.  

Affordability

The 500 gram (15 servings) packet costs around ZAR 300 giving you, that’s just over ZAR 20 per shake. The 1Kg packet costs about R540. If you look around there are a number of specials where you can pick them up for a bit cheaper.

Final Thoughts

I really do like this vegan superfood powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Great taste.
• Easy to mix in both smoothies and on its own and bonus in breakfast oats!
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based.
• More than just a protein powder, full of superfoods and great nutrients and antioxidants!

If you are looking for a great tasting vegan protein shake, be sure to give the Wazoogles Superfood Protein Blend a try! And if you know of other great tasting vegan protein shakes please do let me know!

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This review looks at a vegan protein powder, more specifically the Go Good Vegan Pea Protein Powder.

Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo it on the protein, but sometimes we may find ourselves needing a little extra, especially on days where we may have trained a lot harder than usual for instance. 

“As luck would have it, we lived in a country with a reputation for producing some of the cleanest, highest quality protein powders – New Zealand. We got to work. By deliberately choosing real, organic fruits and superfoods to complement our blends, we created a purity and authenticity like never before, with a nutritional upside to boost.”

“Our pure proteins were like a breath of fresh air in an industry not known for its transparency. We had real, raw ingredients with nothing nasty added. The nutritional profile was impressive and they tasted great. We then applied our passion for purity to the packaging – insisting on designs that were sustainable, plastic-free and awesome looking!”

I have tried many flavored plant based protein powders, and have found it difficult finding ones that actually taste good and have no awful aftertaste or pea taste. After many years of using unflavored raw pea protein, which I add to smoothies, I decided to venture out and try some new ones, like the Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake.

I used the Go Good (SA) Vegan protein and I am quite happy with its taste and nutritional profile. Lets take a deeper look at it.

“Go Good plant protein is sourced from world leading European Golden Peas. A superior source of essential amino acids paired with hypo-allergenic properties (low allergen). Go Good plant protein delivers a nutritionally complete, tummy friendly delight your body can easily metabolise for improved and sustained health benefits.”

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 500 grams or 1 Kg and comes in 2 flavours, Organic Chocolate, Organic Vanilla and Organic Coffee. I tried the Chocolate.

“Made with world leading European golden pea protein and fortified with real, organic cacao to flavour. Go Good organic chocolate plant protein is a nutritionally complete and delicious tasting protein source.”

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Macadamia/Oat milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I do like it. I prefer it in smoothies rather than on its own, but I am leaning this way with most protein powders nowadays. It does have a slight pea or after taste but it is not too bad when compared to other brands. 

I personally like to add some extra cacao powder to mine or add it as part of a smoothie with some banana and dates!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively decent nutritional profile, carrying about 76.1 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 heaped scoop = 30 grams) it comes down to 22.8 grams of protein, which may not sound like a lot but is more than sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 2.8 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 2.3 grams per 100 grams.

It has no added artificial sweeteners, but has a few extra ‘green’ ingredients to enhance the nutritional profile of the powder. The low Carbohydrate profile is really great for someone who just needs the protein.

INGREDIENTS

Pea Protein Isolate, Natural Chocolate Flavour, Organic Cacao Powder, Cocoa, Natural Sweetener (Thaumatin).

Ingredient Highlights:

• European Golden Pea
• High protein profile
• Dairy, gluten, soy and GMO Free
• Hormone and chemical free
• Low carbs and sugar
• Vegan friendly
• Low allergen
• Absolutely nothing artificial

Affordability

The 500 gram (16 servings) tub costs ZAR 429 giving you  servings per tub, that’s just over ZAR 26 per shake. The 1Kg tub costs R700. It is a bit more expensive than other local brands as it is imported from New Zealand.

Final Thoughts

I really do like this vegan powder powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Decent taste.
• Easy to mix in both smoothies and on its own.
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based and due to the great non plastic packaging.

If you are looking for a great tasting vegan protein shake, be sure to give this protein powder a try! And if you know if other great tasting vegan protein shakes please do let me know!

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This review looks at a vegan protein powder, more specifically the My Wellness Vegan protein powder.

Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo it on the protein, but sometimes we may find ourselves needing a little extra, especially on days where we may have trained a lot harder than usual for instance. 

“My Wellness Vegan Protein is suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike. The combination of hemp and pea protein powder provides a rich source of essential and non-essential amino acids that are highly bioavailable and easily digestible. The amino acid profile is comparable to the best animal protein sources containing high levels of L-Isoleucine, L-valine, L-arginine and lysine, which are beneficial after a strenuous workout. The protein used in this product are hypo-allergenic and created using low temperature natural processes without the use of chemicals.”

• 100% Vegan, Free From Animal By-Products
• Clean Protein, NO artificial flavours sweeteners or colourants
• Superfood Enhanced with Baobab and Wheat Grass
• 20g Protein

I have tried many flavored plant based protein powders, and have found it difficult finding ones that actually taste good and have no awful aftertaste or pea taste. After many years of using unflavored raw pea protein, which I add to smoothies, I decided to venture out and try some new ones, like the Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake.

I bought the My Wellness Super Vegan protein and I am quite happy with its taste and its superior nutritional profile. Lets take a deeper look at it.

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 900 grams and comes in 4 flavours, Chocolate, Creamy Indian Chai, Vanilla Bean and unflavored. I tried the Chocolate.

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Almond/Oat milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I do like it. There is no after taste, or for example, with some pea protein powders, I could still sense a ‘pea’ taste within the added flavour. I also like the fact that it is sweetened with stevia, and for me I like that it is not really that sweet at all. One aspect of the taste that may not sit well with some people, is that it does have a slight ‘green’ or ‘grassy’ taste. I know that may sound weird, but think of it like having a power green smoothie. It has this taste due to the wheatgrass powder I imagine.

I personally like to add some cacao powder to mine or add it as part of a smoothie with some banana and dates!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively decent nutritional profile, carrying about 66.6 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 heaped scoop = 30 grams) it comes down to 20 grams of protein, which may not sound like a lot but is more than sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 18.3 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 4.33 grams per 100 grams.

It has no added artificial sweeteners, but has a few extra ‘green’ ingredients to enhance the nutritional profile of the powder.

SUPERFOOD FACTS

• BAOBAB: is the fruit of Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’.
  It is also almost 50% fibre (two thirds soluble and one third insoluble, making it a powerful prebiotic) and contains more antioxidants than any other whole fruit.
• WHEATGRASS: Contains minerals known to man and vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K. It is extremely rich in protein and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Wheatgrass contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder.

INGREDIENTS

Yellow pea protein, hemp seed protein, organic cacao powder (in chocolate variant only), creamy indian chai blend: nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, MCT oil, cloves powder (in chai variant only)  organic baobab powder, wheatgrass  powder.

Affordability

The 900 gram tub costs ZAR 310 giving you 30 servings per tub, that’s just over ZAR 10 per shake!

Final Thoughts

I really do like this vegan powder powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Decent taste.
• Easy to mix.
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based.

If you are looking for a great tasting vegan protein shake, be sure to give this protein powder a try! And if you know if other great tasting vegan protein shakes please do let me know!

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This review looks at a vegan pea protein powder, more specifically the Youthful Living Vegan Keto Protein shake. 

Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo it on the protein, but sometimes we may find ourselves needing a little extra, especially on days where we may have trained a lot harder than usual for instance. 

“Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake is a plant-based, meal replacement shake designed to cater for anyone following a ketogenic diet, or looking for a healthy plant-based nutritional supplement.

The plant protein sources used in Youthful Living Vegan Keto shake are hypo-allergenic, making this suitable for Vegans, and anyone with food intolerances. The benefit of using plant-based protein is that this is naturally a cleaner protein source made without artificial chemicals. With added MCT oil powder, this shake is packed with healthy fats making this ideal for Ketosis.

Those on a ketogenic diet or anyone looking for a high protein meal replacement will appreciate the low glycemic load, and the balanced ratios of protein, fats (with added MCT oils),  and carbohydrates in order to maintain ketosis and provide wholesome nutrition.”

• Keto-Friendly – with MCT oil powder.
• Vegan friendly
• No added sugar
• High protein
• High in fiber
• Naturally sweetened with stevia

I have tried many flavored plant based protein powders, and have found it difficult finding ones that actually taste good and have no awful aftertaste or pea taste. After many years of using unflavored raw pea protein, which I add to smoothies, I decided to venture out and try a new one.

I bought the Youthful Living Vegan Protein Powder, and I am happy to say that it tastes great and has no after taste or no taste whatsoever of peas. Lets take a deeper look at it.

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 625 grams and comes in 3 flavours, Cafe Mocha, Coconut Dream, Dark Chocolate. I tried the Cafe Mocha.

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Almond/Oat milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I really like it. There is no after taste, or for example, with some pea protein powders, I could still sense a ‘pea’ taste within the added flavour. I also like the fact that it is sweetened with stevia, and for me I like that it is not really that sweet at all.

I personally like to add some cacao powder to mine and add just a bit of water to mix it into a kind of protein pudding!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively decent nutritional profile, carrying about 60 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 heaped tablespoon = 25 grams) it comes down to 15 grams of protein, which is not a lot but is sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 3 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 10.8 grams per 100 grams (most coming from MCTs by the looks of it).

It has no added ingredients or preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

Affordability

The 625 gram tub costs ZAR 350 (in Dischem) giving you 25 servings per tub, that’s just over ZAR 14 per shake!

Final Thoughts

I really do like this vegan powder powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Taste (no after taste and great tasting flavour, finally!).
• Easy to mix.
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based.

If you are looking for a great tasting vegan protein shake, be sure to give this protein powder a try! And if you know if other great tasting vegan protein shakes please do let me know!

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Protein shakes are popular – but are they that useful? Should you take protein shakes if you’re not working out?

Today we’re going to briefly look at the ingredients and benefits of protein shakes, whether you should use them when you’re not working out, and the most important questions about protein shake use. Let’s get started with why they’re popular and what they offer you.

Protein Shake Use

Protein shakes are useful for athletes because they support better recovery and support a wide range of important processes. We all have these natural health processes that require protein – but how useful are protein shakes and supplements without working out?

The main use of a protein shake as a performance enhancer and source of muscle growth as well as recovery might over shadow the other benefits. While these supplements are typically associated with bodybuilders, there’s a lot of nuance to nutritional supplementation. 

As a staple in the diet of fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders, and Olympians, protein shakes have a wide appeal. Despite their often-confused reputation, they’re beneficial to everyone: we all have protein-rich tissues that need support!

Protein Shake Popularity: It Sells Because It Works!

The popularity of protein shakes in all walks of life speaks to the convenience and health benefits that they offer. Whatever your goals, your methods, or your starting point, there are things we all need to improve – protein intake, vitamins and minerals, and sleep quality to name a few.

Protein shakes are a way that we can easily add protein to the diet, which can have a wide range of benefits (we’ll get to those in a minute!). These benefits aren’t limited to just performance, but health, wellbeing, strength and long-term quality-of-life.

Protein Shake Ingredients – How Can They Benefit You?

The main and obvious ingredient in protein shakes is protein. The supplement is built around an increased protein content and makes it easier to get your required protein, since you’re going to be drinking it, making it easier and more convenient to consume.

Protein rich foods can also not be the easiest to cook and prep. Especially with plant foods, the cooking process of beans and other foods can be prohibitive during busy days, when dealing with family, work, studies, or any other time obligations.

Protein shakes are not only rich in protein, ideally from a blend of plant extracts but also a convenient choice. They’ve become so popular because they’re easy to use, rich in protein, and can be combined with a wide range of ingredients in a blender to make nutrient dense smoothies.

The protein itself may come from a variety of sources – pea, hemp, soy, and rice are the most common forms of plant protein powders. 

Benefits of Higher Protein Diets

The main benefits of a protein supplement or having a slightly higher protein diet may include:

(But remember, increasing your protein content slightly is fine, but you can also more on to the other extreme of having TOO much protein. Something to be aware of and ensure we do not try to just add and add more and more protein when we do not need it).

• Muscle recovery and growth: Protein improves the recovery and growth of muscle mass, whether you’re working out or not.
• Improved metabolic health: Protein is an important regulator of your metabolism, maintaining hormone-metabolic wellbeing and controlling body composition change.
• Easier, better fat loss: Fat loss is easier with higher protein diets, as well as being higher quality, less muscle lost, and more fat burned.
• Supports bone and tendon health: Non-muscle tissues like bone, ligament, and tendon depend on healthy intake of protein.
• Filling and thermic effect: Protein is filling and reduces hunger, while the thermic effect makes it very calorie-efficient for better health, wellbeing, and dietary control.
• Performance outcomes: Almost all performance outcomes for exercise and activity are better in higher-protein diets, making for great all-round support.
• Co-ingestion benefits: Protein that is co-ingested with carbohydrates have better energy-replenishing effects, especially after workouts.

Secondary Ingredients: Can Protein Powder Support Better Results?

Some protein powder products may include additional, secondary ingredients in order to improve performance in any of the prior benefits. These may be BCAA supplementation to improve muscle-building and muscle-protection.

It could be a digestive enzyme and electrolyte blend, which improve the function of protein powder in the body and support muscle health (respectively). It could be the addition of piperine to improve absorption through the gut or similarly, the absorptive benefits of Astragalus and/or ginseng.

These secondary benefits are commonplace and provide a wide range of benefit-boosts (synergistic effects). Others simply add new benefits, adding turmeric to a protein powder can boost the health effects and support digestive wellbeing, independently of protein intake. 

These are useful but not as effective since they can easily feel irrelevant in the supplement itself. Make sure your secondary ingredients offer benefits you actually care about or you may be paying for things you don’t need or want.

Should you take a protein shake without working out?

Yes, if you’re using protein supplements, you should aim to use them consistently. The dosage per day is not super important, but the average protein intake of your diet is more important. You should aim to use a protein shake daily to maintain consistently high protein levels, more so if you struggle to meet your protein requirements with food alone.

This gives your body all the best benefits mentioned above, where consistency is very important. This is especially important in hormonal, metabolic, and tissue health changes. For muscle growth and recovery, this is also a great way to maintain health and performance.

The timeline for muscular recovery and growth is around 1-4 days (depending on exercise) and you may not be properly recovered on your rest days. This means that protein intake should remain higher across that whole 1-4 day period. Just improving your average daily intake is the best way to get the best results from your protein.

Protein Powder and Diet FAQ

Can you drink protein shakes every day?

Yes, you can use protein shakes every day if you need them to improve your total protein intake. It’s a healthy and effective way to support better total nutrition. The recovery and growth of muscles, for example, is around 36-48 hours after exercise or intense activity.

Equally, you’ll not take in a huge amount of calories through protein shake intake. This means there’s no real downside to drinking protein shakes daily, while there may be significant benefits for the things we’ve mentioned already: metabolism, recovery, dietary control, and hormonal function.

Can You Drink Protein Shakes On Rest Days?

Yes you can and should drink protein shakes on rest days. The most important factor for muscle growth and other health factors is consistent protein availability. The daily average is the most important factor and individual, day to day changes in activity level shouldn’t dictate your protein intake.

While you may change your carbs up and down based on short-term activity levels, protein is more consistent. Higher protein diets should be rich in protein every day. If you’re using protein shakes for this purpose, you can use them everyday to get the best health and performance benefits.

How Much Protein When Not Working Out?

You should consume the same amount of protein every day when you’re not working out, rest days are no exception. The benefits are medium-term, while the body always needs protein for things like bone health, muscle protein turnover, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.

Consistent protein levels from day to day are the most scientifically effective way to maintain these health benefits. They are based on protein availability over time. While the short-term benefits of protein intake are useful, the best results come from consistently high intake!

Best Time To Drink Protein?

The best time to drink your protein will typically be after exercise or intense activity. You don’t have to go to the gym to become nutrient-sensitive for protein, just anything that has challenged your tissues, especially prolonged or intense movement.

Plant-based proteins also have a longer average absorption speed and sustained release than their whey counterparts. For example, a good plant protein blend has a similar peak to whey protein, but sustains longer into the future to maintain high protein levels over time. 

Conclusion

You should drink a protein shake even if you’re not working out on that day. Rest day protein intake is proven to be an effective way to maintain long-term results from exercise, while non-exercising individuals still get all the same benefits from the use of protein powder on a daily basis.

The best benefits, the increase in metabolic rate and regulation, the improvements to digestive speed, and the recovery benefits to tissues, are not timing-specific. While you may get more benefits from the use of protein shakes with exercise, you’ll be able to make progress and improve health with nutrition alone.

This is especially true when losing weight. Even without working out, higher protein intake can drastically improve a weight loss diet. Higher protein diets improve fat loss, support muscle maintenance, and prevent the decline of important energy-regulating hormones during weight loss!

Author bio

Rohan Arora is a personal trainer and sports nutritionist, and has been actively involved in the fitness community for over 8 years. Together with his team at GainingTactics, he has helped hundreds of hardgainers gain healthy weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Protein is a daily requirement for our bodies. Different people take protein powders for various purposes according to their lifestyles. Some people take it for nutritional fulfillment, while others consume it to specifically build muscle mass. There are many variants of protein powders with different ingredients composition and different impacts.

Here are some of the various types of protein powders and their benefits.

1 Whey protein powder

Whey is a powder derived from milk, and it is the most common type of protein powder, especially amongst bodybuilders. Whey protein contains a high amount of amino acids, making it a rich source of protein for bodybuilders and other people who want to build muscle mass. It also contains lactose, that is converted to glucose as energy for our body. Whey protein powder helps build muscle mass and maintain fat levels, when used as part of a training programme. It is pretty simple to use whey protein powder because you can use it directly in your diet as a protein shake or in smoothies or even mix it with other foods like oats, fruits, and many other foods. It is amongst the purest forms of proteins, and it’s easily digestible, but remember it is not vegan.

2 Casein Protein Powder

Casein protein powder is also commonly used in the bodybuilding world. It is also known as milk protein powder. Casein has got all the essential amino acids and is easily digestible but has been shown to have a somewhat slow-release effect, making it perfect for people who want to build muscle mass by taking it between meals or at night. It may be suitable for people with some allergies as it contains very little lactose. Casein protein powder is also not vegan.

3 Pea Protein Powder

Pea protein powder is a form of protein that is very commonly used among vegans. Pea protein is also the ideal option for lactose intolerant people or people with dairy product allergies. It is high in protein, just as high as many whey protein powders and have Optimum Nutrition necessary to build muscle effectively. Some have a slight aftertaste, especially when artificially flavored, so try opt for unflavored ones that you can add to smoothies for example.

4 Soy Protein Powder

Soy protein powder is another form of protein that is very commonly used among bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, especially many who are vegan or who are lactose intolerant. It also has a lot of benefits, and it can help maintain lean muscle mass and reduce the risk of heart when used in conjunction with a good nutritional plan and exercise routine. It can help maintain weight loss and reduces cholesterol levels by lowering LDL cholesterol levels in our bodies.

5 Flaxseed Protein Powder

Flaxseed protein powder is another form of protein that vegans and fitness enthusiasts commonly use. Flaxseed powder contains all the essential amino acids needed in your body, and is easily digestible. It helps maintain weight loss and reduces cholesterol levels by lowering LDL cholesterol levels in our bodies.

The advantage of flaxseed powder over other proteins is that it has more fiber content than other proteins, so it keeps you full for a longer time. This fiber content helps regulate your blood sugar levels and in maintaining a healthy digestive system.

There are many types of protein powders available on the market, make sure that you have chosen one that is suitable for you and your body as well as within your budget. Many powders now also contain added fillers and ingredients such as artificial sweeteners and more, so remember to do your research and check the nutritional profile of each to ensure this is minimized. Also remember that these protein powders are just supplements, and only work when used in conjunction with a good nutritional plan and exercise routine.

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“It is a highly versatile protein source, being easily digested and gentle on the stomach, and is thus a great alternative to animal derived proteins. It is an ideal option for vegans, as well as those with various food allergies & intolerances, who are wanting to increase protein intake. Organic Life Rice Protein Isolate is low in fat, virtually carbohydrate free, has 24 g of protein per serving, and can be easily mixed into your favourite beverage or baked snack to boost protein intake.

 

This product is intended to be used alongside an active lifestyle and a balanced diet.”

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 400 grams and is unflavoured.

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and mixes well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Almond milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, I quite like it as there is very little actual taste :p Meaning that there is no after taste, or for example, with some pea protein powders, I could still sense a ‘pea’ taste even when the powders were flavoured.

It is great to add to smoothies as you can flavour it as you wish. I personally like to add some cocoa powder to mine along with some fruit to make a super smoothie!

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively good nutritional profile, carrying about 80 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (2 heaped tablespoons = 30 grams) it comes down to 24 grams of protein, which is great and is quite sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 2.5 grams per 100 grams while the fat content is at 3 grams per 100 grams.

It has no added ingredients or preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

Affordability

The 400 gram tub costs ZAR 120 (in Dischem) giving you 13 servings per tub, that’s just over ZAR 9 per shake!

Final Thoughts

I really do like this powder powder. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, in terms of the following:

• Taste (no after taste and I can flavour it how I want).
• Easy to mix.
• More environmentally friendly, being plant based and by using compostable packing.

If you enjoy making smoothies and adding your own natural flavours, be sure to give this protein powder a try!

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“This naturally-flavored and naturally-sweetened protein fat burner contains 25g of high quality protein, which packs a powerful combination-ratio of whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and hydrolyzed whey protein specifically designed for rapid absorption to promote the ULTIMATE lean muscle GAINS. This revolutionary protein powder combines the calorie-burning effects of Synephrine with the fat-incinerating complex of Green Coffee Bean, Green Tea, and Choline Bitartrate to rev up even the most sedentary metabolism!”

I think it may be a bit subjective, on whether the two go together, but it may help if you think of it like this. When people are aiming to lose fat and they are reducing their calories gradually, there will come a time where they may want to be able to have more protein at a meal, thus may invest in a protein powder to help achieve their protein requirements each day. Then, later on they may find they need a little extra boost and will invest in a fat burner or some sort of stimulant (hopefully a more natural one), or even caffeine. So now imagine these two combined into one.

“Synephrine, an alkaloid occurring naturally in plants, has been shown to increase calorie burn by 216.67% in resting metabolic rate. Protein Fat Burner’s fat-incinerating complex is headlined by the plant extracts, Green Coffee Bean and Green Tea. Green Coffee Bean performed exceptionally well in a recent 60-day study as the mean reduction in weight soared to 5.7% compared to control. Green Tea, on the other hand, has been touted for its own waist-shrinking abilities with the potential for a 4.48% decrease in waist size. Choline Bitartrate completes the weight-shredding trio with a twist of its own.” Read more on their website.

Flavors and Sizes

The protein powder is available in 910 grams and in two flavours, namely chocolate and vanilla.

Mixes

The protein powder is quite fine, and does mix well with no lumps or bubbles at all. It mixed well with both water and Almond milk, and mixes very well in a blender when added to a smoothie.

Taste

In terms of the taste, the chocolate flavour tasted pretty good, it was not too sweet as some powders can be. It also did not have a bad after taste, which many many protein powders can have, especially the ones that do not get that chocolate taste right.

Protein content

This is the part that I was most concerned with, the PROTEIN and nutritional values.

It has a relatively good nutritional profile, carrying about 73 grams of protein per 100 grams of powder.
Per serving (1 scoop = 36 grams) it comes down to 25 grams of protein, which is great and is quite sufficient for one serving.

Extra Nutritional values

The extra nutritional values are just as important as the protein content.

The carbohydrate content is just about 11 grams per 100 grams, slightly more than the fat content.

Also included in the ingredients is a blend of various vitamins and minerals that make up the ‘fat burner’ portion of the powder. There are other ingredients such as Green coffee bean, Green tea and Synephrine among others.

Basically these will stimulate your body’s temperature giving you energy and allowing your ‘metabolism to burn more’ calories, hence the fat burner component to it.

Affordability

The 910 gram tub costs USD 34.99 giving you 25 servings per tub, that’s just over USD 1.40 per shake!

If you are not in the States, you can also purchase on Amazon for about USD 29.99.

Final Thoughts

All in all this is a great protein powder to use. It has the added ‘fat burning’ properties yes, but do remember it will not suddenly make a huge difference and get you incredibly shredded or help you lose fat fast. Your base should still be adequate and sound nutrition and a good and consistent training plan, that you follow of course.

Fat loss will come over time, but this supplement can certainly help you meet your protein requirements and allow a great deal of convenience with your eating, as well as the added benefit of giving you a little push with your energy if that is what you need.

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• Louis Hansel
• rawpixel on Unsplash

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Everything is charged by weight so you can take just what you need and what you can afford at the time. I picked up some white vinegar, 700 ml for just 7 rand.

So if you are in the area you have to go check them out and see what it’s all about.

“Our suppliers are carefully chosen based on their dedication to the zero waste movement to ensure our products are not only ethical, but also just plain awesome!  We’re vegan and vegetarian owned and operated, aiming to keep a low carbon footprint. We offset our impact where we can with intuitive solutions like supporting reforestation projects and donating portions of proceeds to ocean conservation.”

A few pictures of the shop follow, but if you want to see more, check out my full post on this blog. It is a small film slash documentary that I am planning to work on and produce all about the zero waste ‘lifestyle’.

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