There’s no way vegans can get enough protein. You need to eat meat to feed your muscles!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This is an outdated mindset. Removing animal products from one\u2019s diet isn\u2019t inherently a problem, and when you teach your clients how to do it properly, the transition to plant-based supplements can actually provide exceptional health benefits.<\/p>\n
There are plenty of natural, complete proteins that are available in a vegan lifestyle; they\u2019re just a little harder to obtain, and vegans have to ensure they\u2019re getting enough protein-rich grains, legumes, beans, and rice to compensate.<\/p>\n Luckily, plant-based pr\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffotein\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff powders<\/a> make it easy to get the appropriate proteins for overall health.<\/p>\n But vegan powders aren\u2019t just for people on a meatless diet. If an active person is looking to cut down on the amount of dairy in their diet, plant-based protein<\/a> can step in.<\/p>\n In any diet, protein powders shouldn\u2019t be the only source of these essential amino acids.<\/span> Other common sources of protein are dairy products. They even form the base of most shakes.<\/p>\n There are other great reasons why athletes should take vegan protein supplements: they can help the user live cleaner, build muscle in a way that won\u2019t mess up their digestive system, and lose weight<\/a>. If you\u2019re considering a protein powder, keep these reasons in mind.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s dive into some more reasons why you should get your clients on vegan protein powder:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll hear it a lot from people just starting out with shakes and who ostensibly don\u2019t have digestive problems: these shakes are killing their insides.<\/p>\n A lot of dairy-based proteins, like whey<\/a> and casein, can come with some rather unexpected side effects, including prolonged flatulence. One can still be sensitive to lactose without being completely intolerant, and if users are feeling gassy, bloated, or stuffed up, it could be due to the amount of dairy<\/a> their ingesting.<\/p>\n Whey protein powder is dairy-based, which may cause adverse side effects for anyone with a sensitivity to dairy<\/p>\n Because many active athletes take one-to-four shakes a day, digestive distress is a common symptom. Whey will always have lactose, regardless of how high-quality an isolate it is\u2014if it has concentrates, it\u2019ll have lactose.<\/p>\n If shakes are going to be an integral part of the weight loss regimen, it\u2019s important to have one that is easy to digest and allergen free.<\/span> <\/p>\n Soy is a great, complete protein, but it also comes with some allergy-related baggage. Rice protein is hypoallergenic, though not complete, is easy to combine, and often comes as a part of plant-based blends.<\/p>\n Vegan proteins are also alkaline forming, as opposed to the acid forming problems that can arise with whey or casein. This makes them good for consumers who have a problem with acid reflux.<\/p>\n Because of how proteins are regularly ingested, it can make sense for the supplements you take to be vegan. <\/p>\n Diversifying your diet means getting proteins from more than one source, and often times, much of the protein we get comes from animals\u2014meat and dairy being the most obvious ones.<\/span><\/p>\n This can mean a lot of antibiotics and chemicals get in everyday diets unless the user is committed to a grass-fed, well-sourced (and expensive) m\ufeff\ufeffeat diet<\/a>. <\/p>\n If you\u2019re forming a diet that involves eliminating intake of harmful chemicals, then dairy-based proteins aren\u2019t generally a good protein to take.<\/p>\n Diversity can also mean ingesting more beneficial vitamins and minerals that might be lacking in common protein sources. Many vegan proteins have fiber and a wide range of probiotics<\/a> and fatty acids.<\/p>\n Our healthy-eating resolution for 2017? More diversity! Learn how a diverse diet can help you ward off disease. https:\/\/t.co\/DOjkISrSee<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iwMYTyPpbJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Experience Life (@ExperienceLife) January 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[tcb-script async=”” src=”\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″][\/tcb-script]\n Although it may not be intuitive, given how much protein powders are attached to massive muscle gain<\/a>, protein can be an essential part of weight loss since it helps boost metabolism and reduce cravings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Is the vegetarian diet the best and quickest way to lose weight? Find out on today’s podcast – https:\/\/t.co\/waHkU4A79w<\/a> @cfdgirl<\/a> #vegetarian<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dave Smith (@MYBWfitness) September 22, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[tcb-script async=”” src=”\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″][\/tcb-script]\n Increasing your clients’ protein intake can be a great way to optimize their macronutrient balance. More protein means less fat and carbs. Of course, fat and carbs are not “bad” components of food, but protein has been shown to offer greater satisfaction<\/a> per calorie than the other two macros.<\/p>\n Proteins are also important for weight loss<\/a> because digesting them actually speeds up your metabolism. It takes many more calories to metabolize protein than carbs or fats, making protein an integral part of weight loss.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Vegan protein powder has several benefits, including reducing soreness<\/p>\n There are also some benefits that one might not expect from a common protein supplement.<\/p>\n For soy, some of these include preventative effects against chronic degenerative diseases<\/a> and healthier cholesterol levels<\/a>. If you\u2019re allergic to soy, there are other options. Hemp, rice, and pea proteins are all good if you\u2019re averse to soy, though they might have to be combined before they become complete. A vegan diet can help fight inflammation, pain, and can reduce soreness<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plant-based proteins are also more ethical and sustainable.<\/span> It doesn\u2019t take as much fuel, water, or land to produce plants as it does animal proteins<\/a>. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll easily find organic, non-GMO, no chemical plant options; whey and casein, if they aren\u2019t reduced and isolated enough, might contain growth hormones<\/a>, antibiotics, or other chemicals that were added to the animal feed.<\/p>\n If your clients have complained about digestive issues such as gas or bloating, or they just aren’t seeing their body lean out the way they would like, consider helping them experiment with vegan protein<\/a> supplements instead of their typical variety.<\/p>\n Remember, you can position this as an ‘experiment,’ not necessarily a life-long change. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n That will ease your clients’ apprehension about moving away from something that they may know and love. Help them understand that it’s worth even a short experiment if the \u200bpotential benefits are so great.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vegan diets often get a bad rap in the fitness community: There’s no way vegans can get enough protein. You need to eat meat to feed your muscles! This is an outdated mindset. Removing animal products from one\u2019s diet isn\u2019t inherently a problem, and when you teach your clients how to do it properly, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":3300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":" Vegan diets often get a bad rap in the fitness community:<\/p> This is an outdated mindset. Removing animal products from one\u2019s diet isn\u2019t inherently a problem, and when you teach your clients how to do it properly, the transition to plant-based supplements can actually provide exceptional health benefits.<\/p><\/div> There are plenty of natural, complete proteins that are available in a vegan lifestyle; they\u2019re just a little harder to obtain, and vegans have to ensure they\u2019re getting enough protein-rich grains, legumes, beans, and rice to compensate.<\/p> Luckily, plant-based pr\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffotein\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff powders<\/a> make it easy to get the appropriate proteins for overall health.<\/p> But vegan powders aren\u2019t just for people on a meatless diet. If an active person is looking to cut down on the amount of dairy in their diet, plant-based protein<\/a> can step in.<\/p> In any diet, protein powders shouldn\u2019t be the only source of these essential amino acids.<\/span> Other common sources of protein are dairy products. They even form the base of most shakes.<\/p> There are other great reasons why athletes should take vegan protein supplements: they can help the user live cleaner, build muscle in a way that won\u2019t mess up their digestive system, and lose weight<\/a>. If you\u2019re considering a protein powder, keep these reasons in mind.<\/p> Now, let\u2019s dive into some more reasons why you should get your clients on vegan protein powder:<\/p> You\u2019ll hear it a lot from people just starting out with shakes and who ostensibly don\u2019t have digestive problems: these shakes are killing their insides.<\/p> A lot of dairy-based proteins, like whey<\/a> and casein, can come with some rather unexpected side effects, including prolonged flatulence. One can still be sensitive to lactose without being completely intolerant, and if users are feeling gassy, bloated, or stuffed up, it could be due to the amount of dairy<\/a> their ingesting.<\/p><\/div> Whey protein powder is dairy-based, which may cause adverse side effects for anyone with a sensitivity to dairy<\/p> Because many active athletes take one-to-four shakes a day, digestive distress is a common symptom. Whey will always have lactose, regardless of how high-quality an isolate it is\u2014if it has concentrates, it\u2019ll have lactose.<\/p> If shakes are going to be an integral part of the weight loss regimen, it\u2019s important to have one that is easy to digest and allergen free.<\/span> <\/p> Soy is a great, complete protein, but it also comes with some allergy-related baggage. Rice protein is hypoallergenic, though not complete, is easy to combine, and often comes as a part of plant-based blends.<\/p> Vegan proteins are also alkaline forming, as opposed to the acid forming problems that can arise with whey or casein. This makes them good for consumers who have a problem with acid reflux.<\/p> Because of how proteins are regularly ingested, it can make sense for the supplements you take to be vegan. <\/p> Diversifying your diet means getting proteins from more than one source, and often times, much of the protein we get comes from animals\u2014meat and dairy being the most obvious ones.<\/span><\/p> This can mean a lot of antibiotics and chemicals get in everyday diets unless the user is committed to a grass-fed, well-sourced (and expensive) m\ufeff\ufeffeat diet<\/a>. <\/p> If you\u2019re forming a diet that involves eliminating intake of harmful chemicals, then dairy-based proteins aren\u2019t generally a good protein to take.<\/p> Diversity can also mean ingesting more beneficial vitamins and minerals that might be lacking in common protein sources. Many vegan proteins have fiber and a wide range of probiotics<\/a> and fatty acids.<\/p><\/div> Our healthy-eating resolution for 2017? More diversity! Learn how a diverse diet can help you ward off disease. https:\/\/t.co\/DOjkISrSee<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iwMYTyPpbJ<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Experience Life (@ExperienceLife) January 19, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote>\n Although it may not be intuitive, given how much protein powders are attached to massive muscle gain<\/a>, protein can be an essential part of weight loss since it helps boost metabolism and reduce cravings<\/a>.<\/p><\/div> Is the vegetarian diet the best and quickest way to lose weight? Find out on today's podcast - https:\/\/t.co\/waHkU4A79w<\/a> @cfdgirl<\/a> #vegetarian<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Dave Smith (@MYBWfitness) September 22, 2016<\/a><\/blockquote>\n Increasing your clients' protein intake can be a great way to optimize their macronutrient balance. More protein means less fat and carbs. Of course, fat and carbs are not \"bad\" components of food, but protein has been shown to offer greater satisfaction<\/a> per calorie than the other two macros.<\/p> Proteins are also important for weight loss<\/a> because digesting them actually speeds up your metabolism. It takes many more calories to metabolize protein than carbs or fats, making protein an integral part of weight loss.<\/p>![\"Vegan](\"\/\/www.totalcoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4-Reasons-why-your-clients-should-switch-to-vegan-protein.jpg\")
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<\/span><\/p>\n2. They Will Increase Their Diet Diversity<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3. They Will Be More Likely to Successfully Lose Weight<\/span><\/h2>\n
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4. They Might Experience Some Unexpected Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n
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There's no way vegans can get enough protein. You need to eat meat to feed your muscles!<\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div>1. They Will Reduce Digestive Stress<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span><\/div>2. They Will Increase Their Diet Diversity<\/span><\/h2>
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