Plant Proteins in Athletes

What are plant proteins and where can you find the best quality ones? We answer some questions that you might have about this topic.

An increasing number of people are choosing to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. There is also an increasing number of people who suffer from food intolerances, one of which is dairy and its derivatives.

We know that in sports, a correct intake of quality protein is essential, and we commonly resort to classic whey protein.

Fortunately, in addition to the famous Whey Protein, the evolution in the field of food and sports supplementation gives us the opportunity to consume other plant-based proteins that have nothing to envy those of animal origin.

Weider launches Vegan Protein, a plant-based protein with greater digestibility and exceptional nutritional value. It is also formulated with the best plant-based protein on the market, as it is a mixture of two different sources (pea and rice), its aminogram has nothing to envy those of animal origin.

And I not only recommend it after sports, as an excellent recovery aid, but also for all those who wish to include quality protein in their meals.

You can add it to your breakfast with cereals or toast, or in the mid-afternoon as a perfect snack.

Some questions that are probably on your mind right now:

How many shakes can I have a day?

Exactly the same as I recommend with Gold Whey or Protein 80 Plus for example, meaning between one and two shakes a day, with the most important one being after training.

I'm not vegan, but I have Vegan Protein at home and want to mix it with milk, can I? Is it correct?

Of course you can! It's correct but not the most advisable if you want the protein to be assimilated faster. You can mix your Vegan Protein with water (better option), fruit juice, skimmed or semi-skimmed milk, or plant-based milk, such as rice milk, oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc. Even so, any protein powder, whether whey, casein, or plant-based, is always better with water.

Can I also take Vegan Protein if I'm taking Gold Whey?

Yes, of course, it's fine to have two proteins from different sources at home. Quite the opposite, the more variety in your diet the better, it's like if you always ate chicken breast as your protein source (a common mistake among old bodybuilders), you don't do that, do you? You eat meat, fish, egg whites, turkey, chicken. The same applies to protein powders.

Are plant proteins absorbed with the same effectiveness as Protein 80 Plus after training?

In the case of Vegan Protein yes, the assimilation of this protein has nothing to envy whey, as it is produced under a rigorous "isolated" process, in addition to having an unbeatable aminogram.

Can I take Vegan Protein even if I don't exercise?

As a complement to a balanced diet, plant proteins are an excellent option to add to any of your meals, their taste is delicious and very light for your stomach.