NUTRITION
DOES BEING VEGAN
MEAN YOU WON’T GET
ENOUGH PROTEIN?
NO WHEY!
Whey protein
Whey is a byproduct of cheese and
ever popular among bodybuilders. An
increased interest in fitness training
and nutrition has created a monster
industry and a huge market for whey
products. The whey protein market is
expected to be worth 12 billion pounds
by 2020. In comparison, the vegan
protein market currently falls behind.
Vegan protein
Despite lagging behind whey in the
race for popularity, the vegan protein
market has seen huge growth in recent
years, as an increasing number of
people seek an alternative to products
derived from animals. If you’re one of
them, this article looks at the many
ways in which vegan protein could
help you to achieve your goals.
There are a number of reasons more
and more people are turning their
back on animal products. Some of
us prefer plant products for ethical
reasons, and others suffer from a
lactose intolerance. In fact, lactose
intolerance is labelled as the main
reason that people struggle to digest
whey protein. This is very true and
causes symptoms, however there are
many other factors to consider when
ingesting whey, such as the consistent
intake of contaminants present in
many of these products, which can
lead to bloating, gas and general
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malfunction of the digestive organs.
The intensive heat procedures used to
make whey proteins can also
make them difficult to digest for
some of us.
When it comes to vegan protein,
it’s fair to say this can also be subject
to unethical practices, such as the
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exploitation of farmers in poor
countries. Furthermore, the produce
used within some vegan proteins
has been treated with high levels
of pesticides and insecticides. This
means the potential for contaminants
in vegan protein is equally as high as
that of whey protein.