The main concern shared by people wanting to adopt a more plant-based way of eating is whether they will still meet their protein requirements when eating less or no meat. Rest assured that it is entirely possible to meet all your protein requirements and build muscle on a plant-based diet. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics state vegetarian diets that include a variety of plant products provide the same protein quality as diets that include meat. As we touched on earlier, the biological value or quality of a protein is determined based on both its amino acid composition, and...
Introduction Interest in adopting a plant-based diet, particularly in the western world, is growing exponentially. Top athletes, celebrities and vegetarian movements are at the forefront of advocating for a plant-based diet. Recent research suggests that 1 in every 3 New Zealanders are reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. For a country recognised for its farming and Sunday roasts, these figures are remarkable and worth exploring further. It is thought that around 10% of New Zealanders are either ‘mostly or always meat-free”, and each year the number of people supporting a plant-based diet continues to rise. Not...
What Makes Go Good Suitable For Pregnancy and Children? One of the most popular questions we are asked and a large part of this is down to our own philosophy when it comes to protein powder and anything else we put in our bodies - it’s important for our food sources to be as natural as possible. Go Good Whey Protein As a result of this philosophy, our whey protein is clean, authentic and pure. Free from any chemical or hormone and sourced from healthy cows that graze the lush New Zealand pastures year round. It’s as high quality...
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Pea protein is allergen-friendly, perfect for those suffering food allergies to dairy, wheat, soy and egg. It’s perfect for vegans. It’s also lectin free and very low in something called ‘phytates’ (they slow your body’s nutrient absorption), making it ideal for easy digestion and fueling your body all day.