On average males should take in at least 56 grams of protein and females should taken in 43 grams of protein per day. If you are exercising on a regularly basis, then you're going to have to increase your protein intake to help build muscles and burn body fat.
The easiest and fastest way to get extra protein is through protein powders and shakes, which is bet taken before and/or after your workouts.
A few weeks ago, I was sent two packages (8.9 oz) of Organic Plant Protein from Garden of Life to test out and review. Available flavors are Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Almond Butter, Smooth Coffee, Smooth Energy and Smooth Vanilla!
Unlike many protein mixes, the Organic Plant Protein is grain free with a NON GMO Project Verified and a USDA Organic approved. It's has been gluten-free certified by NSF and is also has a Certified Vegan approval. It's free of diary, soy, harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients.
Each 8.9 oz bag has 10 servings (10 scoops) with 90 total calories and 15 grams of protein per serving. It's full of vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Vitamin 3, Thiamin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Magnesium, Selenium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Iron, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Cooper and Chromium.
The ingredients include:
Certified Organic Plant Protein Blend: Organic Pea (seed), Organic Flax (seed), Organic Cranberry (seed), Organic Baobab (fruit), Organic Moringa (leaf), Organic Chia (seed), Organic Pumpkin (seed), Organic Almond Butter Flavor, Organic Vanilla Flavor and Orgnaic Stevia Extract (leaf).
Raw Enzyme Blend: Lipase, Protease, Aspergillopepsin, beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Phytase, Lactase, Papain, Peptidase, Pectinase, Xylanase and Hemicelluslase.
Sea Salt
Organic Cinnamon
RAW Probiotic Blend: Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus bulgaricus
I received the Smooth Almond Butter flavor and I'm glad to say that it has a sweet taste to it. At first glance at the protein mix, I thought it would be a little grainy, but I was wrong as it's actually really smooth. I've tried it with water and skim milk and it tastes great either way. Overall, I'm impressed with the Organic Plant Protein: Smooth Almond Butter. It can make a great post-workout drink or even a tasty snack.
For more information about Organic Plant Protein, please visit: www.gardenoflife.com/Products-for-Life/Organic-Plant-Protein.aspx
*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary sample in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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