What Does Organic Protein Powder Mean To You

By Janine Hughes


For athletes and people involved in intensive workout programs, protein is a very important supplement. It provides the fasted way to repair muscles and build new muscles. However, these are not their only use; they also provide several other benefits, including the provision of vitamins and minerals. However, there is a lot when it comes to selecting the right product for you. Choosing the organic protein powder from the non-natural ones should the first task for anyone who wants to use these products.

An organically grown food is a food product that is grown from a natural condition. Normally, this should mean the absence of the following inorganic substances; pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, ionizing radiation, genetically modified organisms (GMO), sewage sludge, antibiotics, and any growth hormones. Today, it is difficult to buy anything from the stores that is not produced from one or more of these unnatural and sometimes harmful substances as they cut own cost and time of production.

While in the market it may not be easy to identify which one is which and which one in non-natural, there are three labels that might help the buyer to identify the product. When it is labeled 100% organic, this indicates that the product contains no trace of any of the said or other non-natural chemicals.

The second label is "organic" which implies that the product is at least 95% natural. Lastly, if it is indicated as "made with organic ingredients", then this is an indication that the product is 75% to 95% natural. The product should also contain the USDA Organic label to certify that the product is what it claims to be.

Generally, a milk product sold under any of the three labels should mean that the cow from which the product was produced was fed on natural diets that are completely free of pesticides and are naturally processed. The cows are also traditionally treated and are usually from small family farms and drinks pure and healthy water. As such, the final product is usually gluten-free, sugar-free and is very low in carbohydrates.

Whey protein powder is the most common and the cheapest available in the market. They can be bought from the supplement retailers or grocery stores. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals. It is dairy based and is good for gym goers, athletes and is best used after workouts. Casein is also a dairy product, but is less common as compared to whey. It is mostly recommended for situations where the slow release of nutrients is necessary like just before bed.

Other than milk based natural products, there are the raw protein powders that have nothing to do with the cow. The products are plant based and are thus free of dairy products, sugars, gluten, soy, and vegan. They are easier to ingest. They are not heat or processed thus preserves most of the protein. They can however be sweetened with stevia or other natural sweeteners, but not the artificial ones.

Unlike the conventional varieties, this powder is likely to cost more. They are also limited in flavors as the most common ones are chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. However, for those who suffers from food allergies and are gluten intolerance, this is the option to go. They are also a good alternative for those who want to go completely natural. They are also widely available for anyone interested and are what you should be looking for.




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