One common, yet tiresome question that many vegetarians and vegans are asked is “Where do you get your protein?”
If an omnivore was asked the same thing, some would quickly say that they get their protein from meat, eggs, or dairy.
Contrary to popular belief, meat, eggs, and dairy aren’t the only sources of protein.
In fact, in order to be protein deficient, you’d have to be calorie deficient since protein is practically in everything! Vegetarians and vegans naturally obtain their protein from various sources: vegetables, especially green vegetables: spinach, French green beans, peas, and kale; milk alternatives: almonds, cashews, flax seed, hemp, coconut, or soy milk; hemp, tofu, seitan, chia seeds, flax seeds, brown rice, tempeh, lentils, beans: kidney, garbanzo, pinto, or black beans; sprouted-grain bread, quinoa, and nut butter.
With all of that being said, how do you think herbivorous animals, such as the buffalo, panda, gorilla, hippopotamus, or elephant get their protein? From the earth! They’re not suffering from a protein deficiency, nor or they lacking in stature, build, or strength. 🙂
Here’s another myth: Protein powders are just for bodybuilders and will instantly turn people into the Incredible Hulk! Once again, just a myth. It’s true that they’re beneficial for muscle formation and preservation, but they’re also beneficial for weight management, digestion, energy, hormonal balance, strengthening the immune system, sustaining mental clarity, and staving off cravings.
Ka’Chava is a vegan protein powder that is 100% plant-based and free of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners. It is also free of gluten, soy, and preservatives. I had about given up on protein powders since I couldn’t find a vegan protein powder that tasted good on its own without having to add additional ingredients to mask the taste. Ka’Chava, available in Chocolate or Vanilla, is the first vegan protein powder that I’ve tried that has a delightful taste. I can easily combine 2 scoops of it with a 12 oz. beverage of my choice (milk alternative or chilled water) without adding additional ingredients, blend it in my Vitamix blender, and call it a complete meal! It gives me the natural fuel that I need to begin my day or post work-out. Not only it energizes me before exercising, but it nixes any unnecessary food cravings that I may have after leaving the gym.
It also makes an ideal whole body meal on-the-go since it is clean and natural with 24 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, 1.5 servings of omega 3 (Pure Whole Grain Oat, Organic Acacia Gum, Chia, Flax Seed, Quinoa, and Organic Amaranth), 2 servings of antioxidants, 600 million probiotics, 10 sources of super-greens, 1,000 mg of adaptogens, and 26 varieties of vitamins and minerals. A complete list of ingredients can be found here. Although it’s good solo, it can also be incorporated in different recipes.
“Love this new superfood vegan protein powder by Ka’Chava. It’s loaded with acai, quinoa, maca, wild blueberries, maitake mushrooms, kale, and so much more. And it tastes great! This stuff is amazing! I have been enjoying the chocolate in my smoothies, and love the clean ingredients list. It’s a unique product with I highly recommend!” – Colleen Holland, Co-Founder of VegNews
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Sounds like it has a lot of the vitamins and nutrients that I don’t always get elsewhere. I will have to try this 🙂
The probiotics. I have been hospitalized twice for intestinal problems and always looking for a healthier way to live.
I work out regularly so it would provide me with the much needed protein my muscles need.
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It should give me energy and plenty of nutrients.
That’s fantastic that it tastes good, not something common with protein powders. I’m really glad this one is vegan too!
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Wow, that is packed full of good stuff. I certainly need something like this to get my body on track.
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My friend is a vegan, she would love this shake. I have to tell her to check them out.
I’m trying to eat a high-protein diet and this sounds like it would be a great way for me to add more in, without eating more meat, too. And I’m really interested in the Probiotics.
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Looks great. My doctor said I have to eat a high protein diet so I’ll definitely look into this.
it would benefit me so i can eat a higher protein diet and be healthier too!
I was shocked by how beneficial increasing my protein was to my weight loss. Including more lean protein and vegetables wasn’t a hard switch, so I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner. This protein powder will make keeping up my protein intake a snap!
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It would benefit my muscles after a hard yoga session, and the vegan aspect would benefit my lactose intolerance!
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I think protein shakes are a great part of a diet when working out or just to get more protein in and less not so good food.
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I find protein shakes a great way to get my protein in, because I know I don’t get enough from just eating. I’ve never heard of this brand before, I’ll have to look into it more, thanks for sharing about it.
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I’ve yet to find a protein shake that actually tasted good. I’m willing to keep trying them. I do have to admit though I don’t know what adaptogens are!
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With working to lose weight it would be a great meal replacement drink without all the crap.
I trying to lose weight ,and I’m also vegan, so this would really come in handy.
I am really working hard on losing weight and making sure to get plenty of protein. Everything thing I have tried similar to this though tastes so bad.
To maintain my weight and not lose to much. I would drink these daily 🙂
my youngest son would benefit from this and sports. He needs to gain weight and muscle (scrawny britches weighes 75 pounds and is 5’1). He won’t get much playing time next year if he does not grow somewhere. Thank you
I could definitely use a new type of protein powder, especially one that is vegan and contains far less sugar that my current brand. Thanks for sharing!
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