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