This presentation covers the best protein powders for smoothies and details on how much and when you should be taking protein supplements. The full article can be seen at: http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

1. 2014 BEST PROTEIN
POWDERS FOR
SMOOTHIES
By: SmoothieFans.com
Smoothie Recipe Headquarters
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2. Contents:
 Why Do We Want Protein In Our Smoothies?
 How Much Protein Do You Need A Day?
 When Should I Drink My Protein Smoothie?
 How Much Protein Should Each Smoothie Have?
 Protein Types For Smoothies and Best Brands:
 Whey Protein
 Egg Protein
 Soy Protein
 Rice Protein
 Hemp Protein
 Pea Protein
 Blended Plant Protein

3. Why Do We Want Protein In
Our Smoothies?
 Protein is a large building block of our bodies.
 Protein is used for our bones, muscles, hair, nails, and many
other parts of our bodies.
 Protein’s function is to build, maintain, and replace tissues in the
body.
 Protein is responsible for making antibodies and hemoglobin for
delivering oxygen to our blood.
 Protein is also used to make enzymes, hormones, and other
body chemicals.
 By eating the correct amount of protein each day you are able to
recover more quickly after exercise, build lean muscle, feel
satiated (not hungry), and more easily maintain a healthy
weight.

4. How Much Protein Do You
Need A Day?
 The US dept of Agriculture says you need 0.8 grams of protein
per kilogram of body weight.
 Basically around 0.37 grams of protein per pound of body
weight.
 Most active individuals need 0.5 grams to 1 gram of protein per
pound of body weight.
 It also depends on how active you are. If you exercise a lot you
need more protein.
 If you are mostly sedentary or work out occasionally then you
don’t need as much.
 You can check out a lot of calculators online to get a sense of
how much protein you should be getting for your activity level
and body weight.

5. When Should I Drink My
Protein Smoothie?
 The best times to drink a protein smoothie is for breakfast,
a snack, and within 30 minutes of the end of your workout.
 Your body needs carbs and fast digesting protein (like
whey) after a workout.
 Drinking a low calorie protein smoothie within 30 minutes of
finishing your workout will feed your muscles and get the
right processes going in your body for the most results.
 Slower digesting protein types are best between meals and
at bed time to sustain amino acid delivery.

6. How Much Protein Should
Each Smoothie Have?
 Only consume 20 grams to 40 grams of protein per
smoothie.
 This is the best amount to intake at a time.
 Your body can only use so much protein at a time, so
overdoing the amount of protein you’re consuming
won’t help you out.

7. WHEY PROTEIN
 Whey protein is by far the most popular and recognizable
protein supplement available. Whey protein itself is the by-
product of turning milk into cheese.
 Pros
 Most popular protein supplement, easy to find
 Quickly absorbs into body, which is great for recovery
 Relatively inexpensive compared to other protein supplements
 Cons
 Contains lactose because it is derived from milk and can be
allergic to some people
 Not Vegan or Vegetarian friendly

8. Best Tasting And
Performing Whey Protein
Powders For Smoothies
 Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey
 Nature’s Best Zero Carb Isopure
 MusclePharm Combat Powder
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why these
are the best whey proteins for smoothies, best flavors, and
where you can buy them:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

9. EGG PROTEIN
 Egg protein is derived from dehydrated or pasteurized egg
whites. Egg protein is nice because it is a complete protein,
which means that it has the correct amount of all nine essential
amino acids. For people allergic to milk this is a great protein
supplement.
 Pros
 Rich in vitamins and minerals
 Lactose free
 Easily digestible protein, absorbs into the body almost as fast as
whey
 Cons
 Some are allergic to eggs
 Can be an expensive protein
 Not vegan or vegetarian friendly

10. Best Tasting And
Performing Egg Protein For
Smoothies
 Egg Whites International 100% Pure Liquid Egg White
Protein
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why this
is the best egg protein for smoothies and where you can
buy it:
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11. SOY PROTEIN
 Soy protein comes from soy bean plants. This plant source of
protein contains all essential amino acids making it a complete
protein. Soy protein has come under fire as not the best protein
supplement because of phytoestrogens that raise estrogen
levels in the body and the fact that soy beans are often
genetically modified to increase crop yield.
 Pros
 Good for immune and bone health
 Helps reduce cardiovascular disease risks
 Vegan and vegetarian friendly
 Affordable protein supplement
 Cons
 Genetically modified
 High level of phytoestrogens which increases estrogen hormones
 Not as highly absorbed by the body as other proteins

12. Best Tasting And
Performing Soy Protein
Powders For Smoothies
 Optimum 100% Soy Protein
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why this
is the best soy protein for smoothies, best flavors, and
where you can buy it:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

13. BROWN RICE PROTEIN
 Brown rice protein is a newer and less prominent plant protein.
Brown rice is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and
vegans. It is easy to digest and is often made without pesticides,
herbicides, and GMO’s. There have even been studies that said
rice protein performs as well as whey protein.
 Pros
 Good source of Vitamin B and Fiber
 Hypoallergenic
 Very good amino acid profile with all 9 essential amino acids
 Cons
 Can be more expensive protein source
 Protein grams per serving is not as high as other forms of protein
 Texture can be a little strange from some brands

14. Best Tasting And
Performing Rice Protein
Powders For Smoothies
 Garden Of Life Raw Protein – Sprouted Brown Rice
Protein
 Sunwarrior Classic Rice Protein
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why these
are the best rice proteins for smoothies and where you can
buy them:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

15. HEMP PROTEIN
 Hemp protein is a really excellent plant protein. The protein
comes from raw hemp seeds. It has all 9 essential amino
acids, a good amount of fiber, and healthy fats. Hemp
protein also has a nice naturally nutty flavor that pairs well
with smoothies.
 Pros
 Includes all 20 amino acids
 Vegan and vegetarian friendly
 Hypoallergenic
 High in fiber for digestion and filling
 Cons
 Expensive protein

16. Best Tasting And
Performing Hemp Protein
Powders For Smoothies
 Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein
 Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70 Protein Powder
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why these
are the best hemp proteins for smoothies and where you
can buy them:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

17. PEA PROTEIN
 Pea Protein is another lesser known plant protein that I
think a lot of people should know about. Pea protein comes
from yellow split peas and is very high in protein content.
Pea protein digests really quickly into the body and doesn’t
have too much taste.
 Pros
 Great for vegetarians and vegans
 Very high digestion rate
 Few additives, close to whole food source
 Great plant based protein source
 Cons
 Can be expensive

18. Best Tasting And
Performing Pea Protein
Powders For Smoothies
 Now Foods Pea Protein
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why this
is the best pea protein for smoothies, best flavors, and
where you can buy it:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

19. Multi-Plant Based Blended
Protein Powder
 There are a couple of great brands that are offering protein powders
with plant protein blends. These blends don’t use a single source of
plant protein, but several to give an overall protein, amino acid, and
nutrition balance that can’t be attained from a single plant source.
You’re basically getting a blend of the best plant proteins in a specific
ratio that the manufacturer has determined is the best. Plant protein
sources include pea protein, saviseed protein, sprouted brown rice
protein, alfalfa protein, and many others.
 Pros
 Great for vegetarians and vegans
 Balanced nutrition and amino acid profile
 Few additives, close to whole food source
 Blended protein sources gives protein diversity
 Cons
 Expensive

20. Best Tasting And
Performing Blended Plant
Powders For Smoothies
 Vega Sport Performance Protein
 SAN Rawfusion
 PlantFusion
 Visit my article at the URL below for more info on why this
is the best blended plant protein for smoothies, best flavors,
and where you can buy it:
 http://smoothiefans.com/best-protein-powders-add-smoothie-recipes/

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