Power Up with Protein Powder!
Written by Emily Kaster, Wellness Manager
Why Use Protein?
• helps prevent muscle loss
• help speed a post-workout recovery
• support strong bones with calcium
• helps vegetarians supplement protein
• healthy snack to fill you up and stop you for reaching for less nutritious options
Our Favorite Protein Powders
Garden of Life Raw Protein
vegan, organic, Non GMO certified, 13 raw sprouts, Vitamin Code fat soluble vitamins, live enzymes and probiotics, low carbohydrates, many flavors
Garden of Life Raw Fit
Raw Protein base, supports healthy blood sugar levels and may support fat burn with added green coffee bean, organic ashwagandha to help regulate your cortisol levels and manage stress related cravings, contains soluble and insoluble fiber, many flavors
Garden of Life Organic Plant Protein
vegan, organic, Non GMO verified, 15 grams grain free protein, smooth texture, 3 grams BCAAs*, low sugar, 2-4 grams fiber, 100 calories
Garden of Life Raw Meal
34 grams protein, 9-16 gram fiber (depending on flavor), 20 Vitamin Code vitamins and minerals, contains 13 raw organic sprouts, 4 Raw organic cereal grass juices, 5 raw organic fruits, spirulina and cholella, live probiotics and enzymes
Linden Hills Co-op Ultimate Soy-Spirulina Protein Powder
vegan, affordable, 15 grams organic soy, nutrient rich spirulina, and other plant based protein, 36 mg of isoflavones, contains vitamins and minerals
Vega One
vegan, 20 grams plant based protein, 6 servings of greens, 50% daily intake food based multivitamin, 25% DV fiber, 1.5 grams omega 3s, and 1 billion CFU of probiotics, 160 calories
Vega Sport
vegan, 25 grams complete protein, 5,000 BCAAs* and 5,000 mg of glutamine, digestive enzymes
Tera’s Whey
21 grams certified organic whey protein concentrate from ethically treated cows milk sources, low carbohydrates, lactose free
Union Whey
25 grams whey protein isolate, 100% Non GMO ingredients, lactose free, local company with great mission: 1 lb of whey donated to active Americans in need (underprivileged American Athletes, disaster victims, and US Service members)
Hemp Seed
5 grams protein per tablespoon, powerful punch of pure plant nutrition, omega fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants and minerals
Garden of Life Perfect Food
great addition to any protein powder, 1 serving is equivalent to 140 grams of fresh grass juice, spirulina to help support immune function, algae and cereal grass juices to provide alkalizing minerals , probiotics
*Branch Chain Amino Acids are essential nutrients the body obtains from protein, making up about 35% of all muscle tissue