For a long time, vegans didn't really have a lot of options when it came to protein. Of course, the omnivorous masses could have just about anything they wanted and the vegetarians could still rely on dairy-based supplements, vegans had a tougher time. Dedicated vegans also have to consider the fact that animal products are sometimes hidden in less obvious places. The entire process, then, was a challenging exercise. Over the past few years, though, the market has been pretty thoroughly sa...
Read MoreIf you're like most people, when you think about protein powder you are likely focused on whey or casein. This can be limiting for some individuals, though, if they deal with lactose intolerance or try to avoid animal products for other reasons. But, because of the stranglehold that milk products have on the world of protein supplements, several lesser known plant proteins go relatively unnoticed. Which is a shame, because they can be extremely useful and beneficial alternatives to animal-bas...
Read MoreWe get a lot of questions here at Naked Nutrition about how to choose between Naked Pea and Naked Rice, and also questions concerning why we don’t offer other vegan options like hemp and soy. In this post we are going to break down the difference between these types of protein powders to help determine the best protein powder for vegans. Pea Protein Pea protein, as you can guess, is a 100 percent plant based protein that is naturally fat and cholesterol free. Pea protein is easily diges...
Read More