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A new generation of powders.
A new generation of powders. (Hannah McCaughey)

Protein Powder Isn’t Just for Body Builders and Fraternity Bros

A new generation of natural protein powders build muscle and aid recovery the clean way

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A new generation of powders.
(Photo: Hannah McCaughey)

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Build muscle and recover聽the clean way with these six top-notch powders.

Sprout Living Epic Protein

(Sprout Living)

Plant proteins are often knocked for being incomplete. But the mix of brown rice, yellow peas, artichoke root, cranberry seeds, and sacha inchi鈥攁 South American peanut鈥攃overs all nine amino acids. On top of that, is organic, raw, non-GMO, vegan, and soy- and gluten-free.聽
Taste: B
Protein: 26g


Growing Naturals Pea Protein

(Growing Naturals)

is the product du jour of the anti-soy contingent. (Most U.S. soybeans are genetically modified.) It鈥檚 easily absorbed by the body and helps convert fatty acids into energy.

Taste: C
Protein: 15g


Mattole Valley Naturals Goat Whey Protein

(Mattole Valley Naturals)

鈥檚 three ingredients are all derived from pasture-fed goat鈥檚 milk. Why does that matter? Goat鈥檚 milk is higher in protein, less allergenic, and easier to digest than cow鈥檚 milk, the usual source of whey protein.

Taste: B+
Protein: 14g


Vega One Nutritional Shake

(Vega One)

We typically skip anything with an ingredient list several lines long, but is made up of only the good stuff: flaxseed, hemp protein, and organic spirulina, among others. It also packs the equivalent of six servings of veggies.聽

Taste: B-
Protein: 20g


Natural Force Primal Peptides聽

(Natural Force)

The is collagen, a fibrous protein found in connective tissue that helps muscles withstand stretching. Studies show that adding it to your diet can ease soreness in tendons and joints.聽

Taste: A-
Protein: 10g


Source Organic Peanut Butter聽Protein

(Source Organic)

Smoothies are great, but sometimes you need a break from the blender. Try adding to a batch of cookies or homemade energy bars.聽
Taste: A
Protein: 11g

From 国产吃瓜黑料 Magazine, September 2016
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Lead Photo: Hannah McCaughey

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