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BioSteel Plant-Based Protein Vanilla -- 29 oz


BioSteel Plant-Based Protein Vanilla
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BioSteel Plant-Based Protein Vanilla -- 29 oz

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BioSteel Plant-Based Protein Vanilla Description

  • Helps Build Muscle
  • Supports Muscle Repair
  • 23g Protein • Low Fat • 130 Calories
  • NSF-Certified Sport
  • Plant-Based
  • 100% Vegan
  • No Artificial Flavors or Colors
  • Non-GMO
  • Gluten Free

A protein blend containing high quality sources of protein that are easily absorbed by the body.

 

BioSteel’s Plant-Based Protein includes brown rice, pea, and pumpkin seed proteins.

 

Benefits:

  • Natural, non-GMO ingredients
  • Premium blend of 3 plant proteins: organic brown rice, pea protein, and organic pumpkin seed
  • 100% vegan
  • No gluten, soy, or artificial flavors/colors
  • Sugar Free - Sweetened with stevia
  • Assists in muscle development


Directions

Suggested Use (adults): Mix 1 scoop (33 g) per day, with 8 – 16 oz of cold water or beverage of your choice. Vary the amount of liquid to achieve your own desired taste and consistency.
Free Of
Gluten, GMOs, soy, artificial flavors/colors.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (33 g)
Servings per Container: 25
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories130
Total Fat2 g3%
   Saturated Fat1 g5%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5 g2%
   Dietary Fiber1 g4%
   Total Sugars1 g
Protein23 g
Calcium34 mg3%
Iron5 mg28%
Sodium320 mg14%
Potassium92 mg2%
Amino Acid Profile
Alanine1175 mg
Arginine2069 mg
Aspartic Acid2296 mg
Cysteine473 mg
Glutamic Acid4108 mg
Glycine1018 mg
Histidine491 mg**
Isoleucine1019 mg**
Leucine1918 mg**
Lysine1077 mg**
Methionine520 mg**
Phenylalanine1254 mg**
Proline907 mg
Serine1131 mg
Threonine844 mg**
Tryptophan113 mg
Tyrosine1047 mg
Valine1327 mg**
**Essential Amino Acids
Other Ingredients: Organic brown rice protein, pea protein, natural flavors, organic pumpkin seed protein, pea starch, celtic sea salt® sea salt, xanthan gum, sea salt, stevia (leaf) extract.

Made in a facility that also processes milk, soy, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, fish/crustaceans/shellfish oils, and wheat products.

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The No-Meat Athlete: How a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Your Fitness Goals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many health-conscious people, especially athletes and avid gym goers, strive to eat well. So, it’s no wonder that many active people turn to a plant-based diet due to the focus on nutrients, fiber, antioxidants and other phytochemicals that can improve health and fight disease. No Meat Athlete Woman Pouring Green Smoothie From Blender into Glass If this is the case for you, or if you’ve been considering adding more plant foods to your diet, it’s worth learning more about how a plant-based diet can benefit your goals and, if you eliminate all animal foods, what to watch for so you don’t risk deficiencies.

No Meat Athlete Benefits Backed by Science

Cardioprotective effects for endurance athletes

Although cardiovascular activity is a heart-healthy pursuit, endurance athletes who go beyond the training regimens of most recreational exercisers are actually at a higher-than-average risk for atherosclerosis (cholesterol and fat build-up on artery walls) and myocardial damage. Plant-based diets can help because they reduce blood lipid concentrations, body weight and blood pressure. A plant-based diet and other healthy lifestyle habits may also help reverse existing plaque buildup on artery walls and improve blood flow, according to research published in Nutrients. A significant benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables includes antioxidants which reduce oxidative stress, and diets that include plenty of plant foods that reduce markers of inflammation. Reducing oxidative stress and inflammation will improve your heart health, lowering the risks of heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Of course, you do not need to adopt a plant-only diet to benefit from simply consuming more of these nutrient-rich foods.

High-carb diets boost energy

Most plant-based diets are high in carbohydrates, which is a crucial macronutrient for athletes. Carbohydrates supply the energy necessary to perform well and replace the glycogen stores used to power your muscles and repair muscle tissues so you can get stronger and build muscle. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories come from carbohydrates. While most people don’t have a problem reaching this goal, some athletes or active people may avoid carbs, which have been touted as bad for your or contributing to fat gain. However, these myths are unfounded, and when you eat a diet focused on healthy carbs, you will have much better success powering your workouts and training sessions. The International Society of Sports Medicine recommends following a high-carbohydrate diet (8 to 12 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day) to maximize glycogen stores. Glycogen stores are depleted most by high-volume exercise, so if you perform long or intense bouts of exercise, a higher-carb diet is vital.

Higher intakes of recovery-boosting nutrients

Eating more plants makes you more likely to consume vital nutrients that boost recovery from strenuous training. These include vitamin C, magnesium, beta-carotene and vitamin E. Plant foods that include these nutrients are linked to better recovery and sports performance, helping your tissues repair and recover, reducing inflammation and speeding healing. Fiber intake is also typically higher for plant-based eaters. Fiber is known for fighting inflammation, and people who eat more fiber tend to have lower markers of inflammation than those who eat less. Moreover, research shows that high-fiber diets are associated with physical performance advantages, including faster walking speed, longer 6-minute walk distance, quicker get-up-and-go times, better general performance and higher grip strength.

No Meat Athlete Risks to Consider

There are different risks depending on which type of plant-based diet you choose. Vegetarianism eliminates any meat, including poultry, fish and seafood. Vegan eaters do not eat meat or products of animal origin, such as dairy, eggs and honey. Veganism poses more challenges to ensuring a nutritious diet for athletes. Common issues include lack of energy (calories) and protein; getting enough iron, vitamin B12, zinc, iodine, calcium and vitamin D; along with trouble getting enough of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, according to the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Female athletes must be particularly cautious of becoming low in iron since this nutrient is commonly deficient and even more likely to lead to deficiency and anemia if you avoid animal products. Additionally, the experts suggest that vegan athletes supplement with creatine and beta-alanine since these diets promote lower muscle creatine and muscle carnosine levels.

Is a plant-based diet right for you?

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