You can't get enough protein as a vegan…
Wrong.
People go crazy for protein. But there are many misconceptions about it when it comes to being vegan. When we think of protein, most of us think of meat. And if you’re a vegan, you’ve probably heard it all before: “But surely you can’t get enough protein without eating meat?”
Well the answer is simple. You can. When devising The Health Protein, we wanted to clap back at the haters and show them how it’s done. So we’ve used a powerful combination of pea and brown rice protein. Brown rice contains all 9 essential amino acids, while pea protein is the closest plant-based protein to a complete amino acid profile. By combining both together and then enhancing it with antioxidant-rich berries and Japanese medicinal mushrooms, we give you the best-tasting, ultimate vegan protein that has your health at its heart.
Is this a meal replacement?
Our protein blends are not designed to be consumed asa meal replacement, but instead as a healthy addition to a balanced diet. They’re great as a post-workout refuel to start the recovery process - or just whenever you’re feeling peckish! If you’re looking for something filling that keeps you going until your next meal, consider blending up a protein smoothie with some healthy fruit and vegetables. Sign-up to our email newsletter and we’ll send over some recipes.
How often should I take it?
At Innermost we believe in a food-first approach. For that reason, we recommend taking The Health Protein as part of a balanced diet ideally post-workout or during your day as a healthy snack to meet your protein needs. You should always aim to meet most of your nutrient needs through the food you eat but having a high-quality protein powder like The Health Protein, which contains additional ingredients to support your goals can be an efficient way to help fill gaps in your diet.
Does it have a complete amino acid profile?
Yes! The Health Protein provides a complete amino acid profile per serving as follows: Leucine (2.8g), Isoleucine (1.8g), Valine (1.6g), Alanine (1.4g), Arginine (0.6g), Aspartic Acid (3.4g), Cystine (0.6g), Glutamic Acid (5.4g), Glycine (0.4g), Histidine (0.5g), Lysine (2.7g), Methionine (0.6g), Phenylalanine (0.8g), Proline (1.5g), Serine(1.4g), Threonine (2.0g), Tryptophan (0.4g), Tyrosine (0.7g).
Can I use The Health Protein in cooking or baking?
Yes, it’s a great way of changing up how you enjoy your protein. You can check out some healthy protein recipes on our Insight blog!
Not only vegan and thus more sustainable, but it combines traditional sports nutrition ingredients such as protein with nootropics and adaptogens. These are essentially herbal pharmaceuticals, which work to counteract the effects of stress in the body that are known to harm the neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. It's also one of the few high-protein vegan protein powders that doesn't taste like sawdust.
It's got it all, so you don't get it all
With so many “miracle” ingredients being touted out there, it can be hard to know what really works. We believe evidence-based ingredients are the best way to better health. With decades of clinical studies behind these active ingredients showing how they can help strengthen your immune system, improve overall health, support muscle repair and speed up recovery, we're confident that you’ll thank us later.
Per Serving:
Vegan Protein (31g): The building block of bones, muscles, hair, skin, and nails, this blend of plant-based pea and brown rice protein contains all the essential amino acids your body needs for repair, recovery and muscle development. References > 1, 2.
Glutamine (3g): An amino acid regarded as the fuel of the immune system. During periods when we are exercising regularly, run down, or highly stressed, glutamine levels can become depleted, suppressing our immune system and affecting our stamina, strength and recovery. References > 3, 4.
Shiitake (250mg), Maitake (250mg), Reishi (250mg), Cordyceps (250mg): Medicinal mushrooms have been used for millennia in Eastern medicine to ward off sickness and improve wellbeing. They have attracted the interest of the scientific community over the last decade for their potent antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and, most importantly, direct immune-modulating and stimulating effects. References > 5, 6.
Bilberries (250mg): Belonging to a class of natural bioactives with wide-reaching health benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, glucose control and inflammation. These dark berries are rich in antioxidants and resveratrol, which are seeing increased use for their purported anti-aging properties. References > 7, 8.
Camu Camu (250mg): Amazonian fruit rich in bioactive nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and phenols. Its greatest bragging right is that it’s the richest dietary source of vitamin C that exists, making it a must-have in any immune support product. References > 9, 10.
Acai Berries (250mg): A nutrient-dense purple berry native to South America that offers celebrated brain health and anti-ageing benefits. Packed full of antioxidants, amino acids, fibre, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and a wealth of health benefits. References > 11, 12.
Why it's special
Protein
Protein is a macronutrient that’s necessary for healthy muscles, skin, nails and bones. A combination of brown rice protein and pea protein makes up the perfect amino acid profile, allowing your muscles to repair, recover and develop at an optimal level. Glutamine is an additional amino acid that protects the immune system to provide stamina and strength.
Bioactives
Bilberries, camu camu and acai berries are active ingredients that are high in antioxidants, with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. With these nutritional qualities, the bioactives found in The Health Protein can ease the body’s recovery process while promoting better cardiovascular health. They belong to a class of ingredients with wide-reaching health benefits.
Medicinal Mushrooms
While medicinal mushrooms have been studied and utilised throughout history, they have recently attracted popularity due to their nutritional benefits. Shiitake mushrooms are being studied as a treatment for viral infections, Maitake mushrooms have been shown to prevent illness, Reishi mushrooms help the body deal with stress and Cordyceps have renowned antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Vegan
High Protein
Low Sugar
GMO Free
Gluten Free
Soy Free
Halal
Cruelty Free
Allergen Free
When should I use the product?
Ideally, post-workout to start the repair and recovery process. However, you can also use it to make a quick nutritious shake or smoothie anytime of the day, or in your porridge or oatmeal to top up your daily protein intake. The protein blend is also versatile enough to bake into high-protein snacks.
How long will the product last?
This depends on how often you use the product. Typically a pouch of our protein blends will last around a month or so. If you're using it every day and also adding it to porridge and smoothies, you may run out sooner. We have a subscription option, which saves you money and ensures you'll never run out.
What does it taste like?
All our protein blends come in either creamy vanilla or smooth chocolate. We spent months perfecting the flavour systems to create our own completely custom flavours that you won't get anywhere else. The flavours are characterised by complex layers of vanilla and cocoa, with subtle notes of caramel and biscuit. We only use natural flavours and you can adjust the sweetness down or up by using more or less liquid.
What sort of testing do you do?
We go over and above to ensure you get the best quality and safest products possible. We only use ingredients that have a visible supply chain, and our manufacturing facilities are approved to the highest regulatory standards. Once we receive ingredients, we batch test every single one before it gets approval to go into the manufacturing process. That isn’t technically an official requirement but it’s something that we think should be.
