With a minimum of 80% protein content, our Pea Protein Powder 80% is fantastic for anyone looking to build & maintain muscle, or simply to add extra protein to their diet. Our Pea Protein is made from Peas, by extraction/purification & is not isolate. Peas are one of the earliest cultivated food crops. Evidence of cultivation dates from Neolithic times. Peas are wonderful at fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere, making them an environmentally sustainable crop as they don’t need nitrogen fertilizer. Soil AssociationIngredients: 100% Yellow Peas Country of Origin: Canada Botanical Name: Pisum sativum Protein is a macro-nutrient essential to good health & growth. While proteins are best known for their role in growth & maintenance of muscle mass, they also have a vital role in the structure of bones & tendons, muscle contraction & nutrient transportation. Proteins are made up of amino acids, commonly described as the ‘building blocks’ of proteins. Our bodies are made up of around 75% water & protein is the largest component of the bodies muscle, on average about 20%. When the muscles are placed under stress during exercise or weight training, the component proteins break down & the muscle fibres separate. Protein synthesis is the process of repair & growth & requires raw materials in the form of amino acids. For muscle building & to gain muscle mass, protein synthesis must exceed protein breakdown. This product has been tested for pesticides, artificial fertilisers, heavy metals, e.coli, yeast, mould, salmonella & foreign matter. This product contains no bulking agents, added sugar, palm oil or GMO. Possible health benefits of Pea Protein Powder 80% Our organic pea protein powder contains a minimum protein content of 80% & contains all eight of the essential amino acids. Pea protein is hypo-allergenic which means it is less likely to cause allergic reactions when compared to protein powders derived from egg, soya or milk. The relationship between protein intake & growth or maintenance of muscle mass is well established. Additional protein is vital for athletes & people looking to add muscle mass. Through the process of protein synthesis, amino acids repair & develop muscle in both endurance & strength training. Good quality protein intake is essential for people of all ages & at all stages of growth. in elderly people, loss of muscle mass (known as sarcopenia) is a significant health issue, as increased frailty raises the risk of falls. Meals high in pea protein powder make you feel fuller & less likely to overeat, pea protein can have a valuable role in weight management & maintenance of a healthy composition. Suggested use: Add to smoothies or shakes with any of our fruit or cacao powders. Try adding a tablespoon or two of our organic pea protein to soups & casseroles to provide a hidden protein boost. Nutritional Information Nutritional info Per 100g Energy KJ - 1641 kJ Energy Kcal - 388 kcal Fat - 5.4g of which saturates - 1.1g Carbohydrate -
