News — Plant-based

Introduction Interest in adopting a plant-based diet, particularly in the western world, is growing exponentially. Top athletes, celebrities and vegetarian movements are at the forefront of advocating for a plant-based diet. Recent research suggests that 1 in every 3 New Zealanders are reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. For a country recognised for its farming and Sunday roasts, these figures are remarkable and worth exploring further. It is thought that around 10% of New Zealanders are either ‘mostly or always meat-free”,  and each year the number of people supporting a plant-based diet continues to rise. Not...

  The main concern shared by people wanting to adopt a more plant-based way of eating is whether they will still meet their protein requirements when eating less or no meat. Rest assured that it is entirely possible to meet all your protein requirements and build muscle on a plant-based diet. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics state vegetarian diets that include a variety of plant products provide the same protein quality as diets that include meat. As we touched on earlier, the biological value or quality of a protein is determined based on both its amino acid composition, and...

Listed below are the 3 best protein sources in different categories of plant-based food.

Pea protein is allergen-friendly, perfect for those suffering food allergies to dairy, wheat, soy and egg. It’s perfect for vegans. It’s also lectin free and very low in something called ‘phytates’ (they slow your body’s nutrient absorption), making it ideal for easy digestion and fueling your body all day.

Learn how consuming a plant based diet can help improve physical performance, weight loss, heart health, digestion, energy levels, carbon footprint and culinary skills.

Learn about the main types of plant based protein powders. Plant-based powders come with the built-in benefits of being low in carbs, fat and allergens – it’s a truly guilt free addition to your diet.