Taking it to the Next Level for Sport
The Cleanest Plant-Based Sport Protein
by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis , M . S ., R . D ., L . D . N . Garden of Life ® Senior Director of Nutrition Science & Educational Content
Garden of Life is the number-one selling protein brand in the health food channel for a reason . We believe it ’ s because of our diligence to only source and use truly clean organic ingredients . All our plant-based proteins are Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified . This third-party verification provides “ traceability and transparency ” of all ingredients , starting with the seeds in the soil , through all stages of production and ending with testing of finished products . So , when we decided to design a sports line including an Organic Plant-Based Protein , it was a no-brainer for us to insist that it was USDA Organic and Non-GMO verified , but we wanted to take it to the next level for sport . We obtained both NSF Certified for Sport ® and Informed-Choice for Sport certifications that ensure there are no banned athletic substances present — just wholesome clean nutrients .
Athletes ' Bodies Are Their Temples
For anyone working out and taking care of their body , clean quality nutrition supplementation is extremely important . To elite athletes , their bodies are literally their temples and often their livelihood as well . Historically , there has been a certain level of concern amongst elite athletes and sports professionals about the cleanliness of the ingredients used in sports supplements . Parents have similar concerns about their children involved in sports , as do those that shop in the health food channel because they seek better quality , cleaner nutritional products .
Multi-Sourced Clean Protein
So , for our Organic Plant-Based Protein , we utilized a blend of certified organic proteins from multiple sources , featuring our U . S . grown organic peas , to give it a great smooth and creamy texture . Then we added other quality proteins such as organic garbanzo beans , organic navy beans , organic lentils and organic cranberry seed protein . One serving delivers 3Og of complete protein providing a full profile of all the essential amino acids , 5.5g BCAAs and 5g glutamine , which are important to help reduce recovery time after exercise . We don ’ t spike with any synthetic branched amino acids — they all come from the organic ingredients .
Organic Muscle Recovery Blend
Along with the higher amount of protein , BCAAs and the two sports certifications , the addition of the Organic Muscle Recovery Blend takes Organic Plant-Based protein to another level . By including organic tart cherries , organic apples , organic turmeric , organic gogi berries and organic blueberries — these antioxidants are known to promote faster recovery . Because many sports participants compromise their immune systems due to intense training programs , we added 2 billion CFU of a speciallyselected , clinically studied probiotic that has been shown to support immune health during intensive workouts .
Refuel & Repair
Organic Plant-Based Protein is designed to REFUEL and repair muscles . Intensive training and exercise breaks down muscle tissue and then the body repairs and rebuilds after exercise to make them stronger . Including protein in your refuel / recovery formula is extremely important to :
»» stop muscle catabolism ( breakdown )
»» jump start muscle repair and muscle re-building
»» support immune system health
Available in two delicious flavors — Vanilla and Chocolate — “ Refuel ” can also be used before your workout if you are not able to eat a full meal but need quality protein , and then ideally within one hour after workout or exercise . For those seeking smaller servings , one scoop provides an ideal serving of 15 grams of easily digested protein . Some people will divide the 30g protein serving and use half ( one scoop ) as a pre-workout meal and the other scoop as a post-workout meal .
Garden of Life Sport now offers the cleanest Organic Plant-Based Protein available that is Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified , as well as NSF Certified for Sport and Informed- Choice for Sport Certified because you work hard and deserve the “ best ” to fuel your body !
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