| I've heard this question several (OK, many) times | | | | slightly nutty flavor. The Gemma that I have |
| in the past year. What gluten and dairy free | | | | tested is also non-GMO. Gemma can be used on |
| protein supplement do you recommend? And | | | | its own or mixed with another type of protein |
| quite honestly, I was flummoxed. | | | | such as..... |
| Although I am have celiac disease, I have not had | | | | Rice Protein |
| to contend with dairy sensitivity. I have always | | | | Also a vegan friendly option. The rice protein I |
| used whey or casein proteins, which are | | | | tested is also non GMO and derived from brown |
| milk-based. Whey protein isolate has had the | | | | rice. Rice protein mixes to a thinner consistency |
| lactose removed, and so many with a lactose | | | | and has a gritty texture, but a "cleaner" flavor. |
| intolerance can tolerate a straight whey isolate. | | | | Soy Protein |
| However, some with a dairy sensitivity cannot | | | | Soy protein is derived from defatted soybean |
| tolerate even a whey isolate. | | | | flakes. There has been much media controversy |
| I am the first to tell you when there is something | | | | and conflicting research about the use of soy |
| I am unfamiliar with. In these cases, I usually run | | | | supplements in the diet, as well as the GMO |
| around in a fairly obsessive state of learning until I | | | | situation (GMO=genetically modified organism.) |
| have found an answer. My friends, I am here to | | | | That is far too much for the scope of this article, |
| share my new found knowledge of the dairy and | | | | but be aware that it exists. You can find research |
| gluten free protein powder world. | | | | and articles to back up both sides of the story, |
| There are 5 basic types of gluten and dairy free | | | | from the "soy is evil!" camp to the "soy is the |
| protein powders. (This is what I am aware of as | | | | best food ever!" camp. Make an educated and |
| being fairly common and easy to find. | | | | independent decision, whatever your decision may |
| The five I will be addressing here are egg white | | | | be. It is a vegan friendly option. |
| protein, gemma (pea) protein, rice protein, soy | | | | Hemp Protein |
| protein, and hemp protein. | | | | Despite many individuals wishing otherwise, this |
| Egg White Protein | | | | hemp does not make you high. Sorry, folks, it |
| Egg white protein is created by seperating the | | | | would be a lot more expensive if it did. Hemp |
| yolk and converting the white to powder. It tends | | | | protein does have a couple of unique |
| to be a bit high when it comes to creating sulfur | | | | characteristics though. Hemp protein contains |
| with digestion. (The polite way of saying it can | | | | essential fatty acids and fiber! In a 30 gram |
| give you WAY smelly gas.) Upon mixing it is a | | | | serving you would get 4 grams of fiber and 6 |
| thinner consistency. In my opinion best when | | | | grams of fat along with your 15 grams of protein. |
| mixed with other types of protein, for both the | | | | The others contain a bit more protein per serving, |
| taste, texture, and certainly for the gas factor. | | | | averaging 24-25 grams, and little to no fat and |
| Gemma (Pea) Protein | | | | fiber. I have not tasted hemp yet. Hemp is a |
| This is fairly new to the scene, becoming more | | | | vegan friendly option. |
| popular when whey protein prices went up a | | | | As you can see, there are many options available |
| couple years back. It is, just as it sounds, derived | | | | to supplement your protein intake. Preference |
| from peas, making it a vegan-friendly option. | | | | often comes down to personal taste, so try a |
| Gemma mixes into a thick consistency and has a | | | | few to see what you like best. |