As protein is such an
important factor when it comes to bodybuilding, and it isn’t always easy to
receive everything you need from food, protein powder has become a staple
requirement. Using the powder to create a shake is also a brilliant way to get
protein into the body after a workout, allowing it to get to work on any small
tears in the muscles that may have been caused by the intensity of the
exercise.
Due to the increasing
number of vegans taking part in the sport of bodybuilding, there are now a
large number of suitable protein powders on the market. Below is a guide of the
top 10 brands, which gives you the opportunity to decide which one is most
suitable for you.
(This list is not
extensive, please research your chosen brand further.)
Available in chocolate, vanilla, chai berry
and natural. 135 calories, 15g protein, 3g fat, 11g carbs, 6g fibre, 1500mg
greens blend. No added sugar, gluten free, soy free, contains chlorella,
probiotics, digestive enzymes, maca, omega 3, insulin and antioxidant blend.
The
main source of protein in Vega One comes from pea protein, Saviseed protein and
sprouted whole grain brown rice protein.
Only
available in one flavor. 160 calories, 17g protein, 5g fat, 12g carbs, 8g
fibre, 2500mg organic spirulina and greens. No added sugar or salt, gluten
free, soy free, 85% organic, non-GMO, kosher, nut free, yeast free, coenzyme
Q10 and Chromemate.
The
main source of protein in The Ultimate Meal comes from rice protein concentrate.
Available
in chocolate, vanilla and natural. 80 calories, 15g protein, 1,5g fat, 4g
carbs, 1g fibre. No added sugar, raw, gluten free, soy free and allergen free.
The
main source of protein in Sun Warrior comes from raw whole grain brown rice.
Available
in vanilla lucuma, chocolate maca and original. 110 calories, 19g protein, 0g
fat, 7g carbs, 2g fibre. Gluten free, soy free, raw, organic, non-GMO, low
glycemic, BCAA’s and full spectrum amino acids.
The
main source of protein in Sprout Living comes from sprouted and fermented organic
whole grain brown rice.
Available
in green dream and cacao magic. 60 calories, 10g protein, 1g fat, 3g carbs, 5g
fibre. No added sweetener, gluten free, soy free, raw, organic, contains maca, antioxidants,
magnesium and calcium.
The
main source of protein in The Philosophie comes from seeds.
Available
in vanilla, chocolate and “unflavoured”. 90 calories, 17g protein, 4g fat, 4g
carbs, 4g fibre and greens.
No
added sugar, gluten free, raw, organic, non-GMO, contains digestive enzymes,
vitamins with no fillers, artificial flavours or synthetic nutrients.
The
main source of protein in Garden of Life comes from sprouted brown rice protein.
Available
in vanilla, chocolate, mixed berry and plain. 60 calories, 12g protein, 0g fat,
2g carbs, 0g fibre, rice-based powder. No added sweeteners, gluten free, soy
free, organic, non-GMO.
The
main source of protein in Nutribiotic comes from sprouted brown rice.
Only
available in one flavour. 113 calories, 22g protein, 1g fat, 3g carbs, 1g
fibre, 3650mg greens blend, 625mg organic spirulina, 500mg chlorella, 62.5mg
maca, and organic vegetables in a meal style blend.
Soy
free, contains probiotics, antioxidants, I.2 billion CFU, Imperial Adaptogen, gingerzyme
and Aminogen.
The
main source of protein in Paradise Herbs comes from pea protein concentrate.
Available
in vanilla and chocolate caramel.
200
calories, 18g protein, 7g fat, 17g carbs, 6g fibre with greens. Gluten free,
soy free, contains probiotics, I billion CFU, digestive enzymes and an EFA
blend.
Available in dark chocolate, vanilla and hemp. 120 calories, 8g
protein, 2.5g fat, 17g carbs, 10g fibre with fair trade coco powder. Gluten
free, soy free, raw, organic, non-GMO and omega 3, 6 and 9.
The main source of
protein in Manitoba Harvest comes from hemp seeds.