Protein supplements, once synonymous with body building and muscle growth, have long dropped their strict gym association. Whether it be the predominantly masculine packaging or the fact that protein was seldom discussed outside of a body building context, nowadays the powerhouse supplement is gaining notoriety for a plethora of added benefits. 

The rise of health and beauty blogs and publications combined with a growing desire of many to adhere to a vegetarian or predominantly plant based diet have all taken protein powder from the periphery and into the spotlight of health and wellness routines. 

In case you are still not convinced, HAPPY WAY Nutritionist and Author Malissa Fedele shares the 5 reasons we should all be adding protein supplements into our regimes.

 

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Protein powder helps build a leaner and more toned physique  

The need for muscle repair and maintenance doesn’t require an extended gym session. In fact, your body is constantly breaking down muscle and rebuilding it, even if you are doing light weights and resistance training. This means that if you are looking to tone up and burn more fat, protein powder is key.  

If you are consuming enough protein and providing your body with all the essential amino acids to help repair and grow your muscles, then over time you will increase the levels of lean muscle mass in your body. So even if you are not looking to build Arnold Schwarzenegger arms, protein supplements will assist you in burning more body fat and building a leaner physique.  

 

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Protein powder promotes weight management

Protein-based foods tend to be more filling and satisfying, so eating more of them in your diet can result in less calories being consumed throughout the day. Protein is converted into blood glucose at a significantly slower rate than carbohydrates, which means it won’t lead your blood sugar levels to spike and come crashing down between meals. Instead, protein works to help stabilize your sugar levels and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Shaking up your favourite protein with water or low calorie liquids such as coconut water will not only help you feel full between meals, it will also do so with as low as 150 calories a serve.

 

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Protein powder will naturally boost your immune system

The antibodies that help fight disease are actually made up of protein. So ensuring you have sufficient amounts of protein in your diet can lead to an overall stronger and healthier immune system response.

If you find that you are constantly feeling sick and run down, protein supplements may be as vital as your Vitamin C and cloves of garlic.

 

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Protein powder will improve your sleep  

Protein is the building block of the amino acid Tryptophan. Tryptophan is first converted to the neurotransmitter serotonin (the Happiness hormone) and then melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates and promotes sleep. So if you’re struggling with sleep it would be beneficial to reduce your carbohydrate intake in the evening and up your protein intake.

 

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Protein Powder is Perfect for Vegans & Vegetarians  

It can be tricky for vegans and vegetarians to meet their protein intake for the day. This may also be the case for those leading predominantly plant based diets throughout the week. Adding animal sources of protein into your diets on the weekend will not help provide our body with all the necessary amino acids.

This can often result in fatigue, low moods and muscle weakness. The amazing thing about the HAPPY WAY vegan range of protein powders is that they are a complete protein source. This means that the protein powders contain all 9 essential amino acids required for proper bodily functions and development.

Take the stress out of food combining to get that ‘complete protein’ and incorporate a protein shake in to your daily meal plan.

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