Vegan Protein with Amino Acids: Essential for Plant-Based Diets

If you’re following a plant-based diet, you know that it’s important to find ways of including plenty of vegan protein into your diet. But what about amino acids? Many people don't realise that amino acids are essential for our health, and they’re especially important for those who eat a vegan or vegetarian diet. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of amino acids and how to make sure you’re getting enough of them in your diet.

What are amino acids and why are they important?

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are 20 amino acids that our bodies need in order to function properly. Nine of these amino acids are considered "essential" because our bodies cannot produce them on their own. This means that we must get these amino acids from the foods we eat. The 9 essential amino acids are: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.

Amino acids are important for many reasons. They help our bodies create enzymes, hormones and other vital substances. They also play a role in the structure of our cells and tissues. In addition, amino acids are necessary for the proper function of our immune system.

Where can I get plant-based sources of amino acids?

Amino acids are found in many different foods, but they are especially abundant in animal products such as meat, poultry, fish and eggs. For vegans and vegetarians, it’s important to eat a variety of protein-rich plant foods in order to get all of the amino acids your body needs. Good sources of vegan protein include beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh and quinoa.

Our protein powders and range of protein bites have all been developed to help ensure you’re getting enough protein and amino acids in your diet. Our plant-based, vegan protein is developed with three different plant proteins in every blend – organic pea protein, organic sprouted brown rice protein, organic hemp seed protein – providing you with complete protein with all nine essential amino acids. What's more, our protein is made from real, organic whole foods for better absorption, no bloating and maximum impact, naturally.

If you’re looking for a convenient way to get more protein, amino acids and other beneficial vitamins and minerals in your diet, then consider adding our Vegan Protein Bars or Protein Bites to your usual routine. They’re the perfect healthy solution for fuelling your body pre or post workout, or for snacking while you’re on the move.