Why Brown Rice Protein Powders are Great for Vegan Bodybuilding

Veganism is steadily becoming a mainstream lifestyle. More and more restaurants are offering vegan options, more vegan-centric eateries are opening and thriving, and more communities are being exposed to and accepting the vegan way. But, one particular community may surprise you: the bodybuilding community.

Vegan bodybuilders often see themselves as the rebels of the group -- staying committed to a healthy way of life in a community where steroid abuse is rampant. Vegan bodybuilders are vastly outnumbered by their meat eating peers but they are a growing minority in the community.

But, simply because it is a relatively new trend in the sport, vegan bodybuilders generally have less support and resources. And of course they face the challenges that all vegans face -- in particular, staying vegan while maintaining the lifestyles they want.

An important part of bodybulding is protein powders. Protein powders help build muscle mass which in turn makes it easier to burn calories. Its an essential part of getting the body looking and feeling the way they want it to. But the majority of protein powders out there are made from whey and casein (which come from cow milk) and egg.

So, obviously, vegan bodybuilders can't use them. Which is where brown rice protein powders come in. These too, have been met with skepticism, as raw brown rice does not naturally have a high concentration of protein (a 100 grams of raw brown rice has just eight grams of protein). But, the technique of turning raw brown rice into vegan protein powders manipulates the protein and amino acid levels of the brown rice. This chemical-free technique uses enzymes to concentrate the protein to over 80%. Which is exactly what vegan bodybuilders need.

Vegans continue to prove that they can not only survive but thrive in unexpected places.

Learn more about the process of our own sprouted and bio-fermented, whole grain organic brown rice protein powder.

Epic Protein : Best Raw, Vegan, Organic Protein Powder?

There are so many protein powders available on the market today. Most are derived from animals or equally bad, soy! So many of these protein powders are even worse because they are loaded with chemicals, artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners and an array of other toxic substances.

Will you achieve some muscle gain? Of course, but you are doing so much more damage in the long run.

Why not aim for a raw, vegan, organic source of protein. Epic Protein for instance is a brown rice based protein powder that is completely pure. It is so pure and natural that it actually digests almost 100% by your body.

Epic Protein, a plant-based protein powder  is the finest on the market and is certified organic and gluten-free.