Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Hello all - Can anyone recommend a vegan protein drink power? Is there such a thing? Thanks in advance!! Cheers - Moya Our first duty to our little brothers and sisters, the animals, is never to do them any harm. Our responsibilities do not end there, however. We are obligated to help them whenever they require it. – Saint Francis Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Check out Vega Complete Whole Food Meal Replacement Mix Vegan Essentials carries it - check out these links. It is pricey but more complete and not soy based. http://www.myvega.com/products/ http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/vega-complete-whole-food-meal- replacement-mix.htm Scroll down the page for a bunch of other protein products that are vegan. Eric Borgstrom On Apr 24, 2007, at 10:52 AM, Moya Stone wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a vegan protein drink power? Is there such a > thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Yes, there are many vegan protein drinks, here are a few: Iso Rich Soy Greens by Jarrow Formulas 25 grams of protein per serving Sugar free Non GMO About $1.00 per serving http://www.jarrow.com/product.php?prodid=117 Living Harvest Organic Hemp Protein Powder 14 grams of protein per serving About $2.00 per serving http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/organic-hemp-protein-powder-by-living-harvest.htm Vega Complete Whole Food Meal Replacement 25 grams of protein per serving About $5.00 per serving http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/vega-complete-whole-food-meal-replacement-mix.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I think you meant protein drink " powder " ?...Nutribiotic makes a Vegan Rice protein. I believe a serving is 12 grams of protein. You can buy it by the tub or in individual single-serving packets which are 99cents. I get it at Whole Foods. It comes in Vanilla, Chocolate, Wild Berry or plain. I put it in water (to not add sugar) and they don't taste great, but not awful. I find the Wild Berry to be the better flavor. Melissa Can anyone recommend a vegan protein drink power? Is there such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 What a juicy topic. It even got me to write. I am a Certified Nutrition Consultant and have been offering counseling for nearly 10 years. I'm also a Certified Personal Trainer and have been involved with the fitness industry for 17 years. I'm also veganish. So, with that said, there was certainly a lot of wisdom shared in those e- mails. I think the most important was by Melissa when she said everybody's needs are different. As we all know, protein doesn't only have to come from animal products. Unfortunately, people outside of this community, pretty much figure, if it ain't flesh, it ain't adequate protein, which I think is one reason why people in this community are so anti-protein. Understandably, to discourage eating animals and their by-products. There is a formula to follow, for those that are interested in determining their protein needs. Divide your body weight by 2.2 to get your total weight in kilograms (or just simply cut the amount in half for an approximation). The range to multiply by, according to the Food and Nutrition Board is .08 (pretty low and not offering ranges) the ADA ranges from .08 to 1.3. The variables affecting each individual's needs were mentioned by many of you already: if your goals are to build and repair muscle tissue, then you may need the high end of the range. If you are doing more cardio exercise, your needs will be lower and the complex carbohydrates are more important. If you have blood sugar issues, more frequent meals with small amounts of protein are very helpful. If a person has been on a high animal protein diet and are experiencing symptoms of toxicity, low protein is recommended. If a person has been on a simple carbohydrate diet and are feeling weak and depleted they may need to build up their protein intakes. I'm sure there are other factors to consider. In all cases, the protein should be organic, lean and ideally, non- animal. There is another measure that body builders use, which I don't recommend, but perhaps, when talking to those types, you can be informed. It's called the PDCAAS. It's a measure of digestibility in regards to amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle fibers, which are typically what body builders are interested in. I'm afraid, plant proteins do not rank high on this list. The top ten are of animal origin. I'm definitely not condoning this, just bringing it to your attention. This is what we're dealing with. You and I know that eating animal protein, simply to acquire higher amino acids is not worth the trade off. For instance: taking in extra saturated fat, arachodonic acid which can cause inflammation, toxicity, bad karma and a bad feeling from causing harm to animals and the environment. Not to mention, the missing nutrients such as: fiber, phytochemicals, antioxidants, beta caroteins, folic acid, vitamins and minerals. What are they thinking? Ideally, in the perfect world, your protein is derived from whole foods, not processed protein powder. On the other hand, if you can't take the time or be creative enough to have healthy protein options available, then I agree with the recommendations made: Ultimate Meal and Vega. If the taste is unbearable, there's also a nice protein powder by Nature's Plus with varied types of proteins all in one i.e., pea, rice, soy and fermented soy, with additional antioxidants, i.e. pomegranate, acai, goji berry...etc. Unfortunately, they do use some fructose, but it is a little tastier than the others and more affordable. It also comes in a green version, offering lots of super green foods for energy and improved digestion. I will resist continuing. I have lots of suggestions. If anybody would like more information, please feel free to write to me directly. One last thing, I'd love to know what you were referring to as well, Sam. I've never heard of this concept that you mentioned. Please write to me directly and inform me at your convenience. Thanks and be well, Syndee Collison, CPT, CNC 1on1 Personal Health Solutions 415.215.9802/415.258.9802 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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