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amino acids (BCAAs), which play an important role in protein synthesis and are necessary for powering muscles and improving the body’s
iron and zinc, as well as antioxidant carotenoids, vitamin E, folate, fibre and anti- inflammatory healthy
is a great partner for pea protein - the pea protein supplies lysine, which is a little lower in rice protein, while the rice protein provides methionine, which is slightly lower in pea protein. Watermelon seed protein Watermelon seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, being rich in protein, folate, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and potassium, along with good quantities of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The protein in watermelon seeds contains the amino acid arginine; this is very beneficial for heart health because it is
fats. Pumpkin seeds provide a range of important health benefits, including improved heart, liver and bladder health, lower blood pressure and blood sugar, increased HDL (‘good’) cholesterol, and a reduction in the risk of breast, lung, stomach, prostate and colon cancers. Brown rice protein Brown rice protein powder is a good source of protein and BCAAs to support muscle building and weight training. Choose a brand that is derived from organic rice,
ability to maintain and build muscle. About 20 per cent of the amino acids in pea protein are BCAAs, compared to 25 per cent in whey protein. Research shows that taking pea protein is also associated with reductions in blood pressure and increased satiety, which helps with both heart health and weight management. Plus, pea protein is exceptionally high in lysine, the amino acid that is responsible for building connective tissue like skin, cartilage and bones.
Pumpkin seed protein Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, have long been favoured by the health-conscious, because they are packed with protein, along with the important minerals magnesium, manganese,
a vasodilator, which means that it helps to regulate blood pressure.
because some c omm e r c i a l
brands may have arsenic contamination. Brown rice protein
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