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Life's Basics Plant Protein Vanilla (Pea, Rice, Hemp with Chia) With its unique complete protein profile, Life’s Basics® Plant Protein is an easy-to-digest, energy-boosting protein source for vegetarians, athletes, or anyone seeking a superior-quality protein source they can use every day*. Rich in omega 3-6-9 essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Life’s Basics® Plant Protein features the following groundbreaking vegetarian protein profile
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156 of 173 people found the following review helpful
By blackviolet
This is vegan, there's no soy in it, and it's only 129 cals for 22g of protein. I mix this with vanilla almond milk, but my husband just mixes it with water. It doesn't taste gross, it just tastes vanilla-ish, even if you're licking the powder off your finger. Drink it quickly, because if you let it sit too long, the chia seeds get gelatinous. This is supposed to be an incredibly healthy mix, and it's a good price. Now if I only I would use it regularly, haha. I think I'll try taking it everyday when I start exercising again. Here's some info I found on various sites online:
"Hempseed is considered by leading researchers and medical doctors to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Shelled hempseed is packed with 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA. A recent report funded by the Canadian government states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent high-quality edistin protein, and that hempseed contains the highest percentage of this of any plant source. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. Unlike soy, hemp is not genetically modified, and it doesn't contain the anti-nutritional qualities commonly found in soy.
Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary for muscle repair and hypertrophy. There is no other single plant source that has all the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, the enzymes, the bacteria and the essential fatty acids in such a perfect ratio to meet athlete's nutritional needs.
The oil from hemp seeds has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids at 8%, and the highest amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids at 80% of its total oil volume.
Hemp seed contains linoleic acid (LA) and linolenic acid (LNA), which can't be created by your body and that's why they are called essential fatty acids (EFAs). So, the only way to get them inside your body is through your diet. LA and LNA are 2 critical fatty acids for optimal health and anabolism. Know that EFAs play a huge role in your muscle growth, your vitality and your state of mind.
Hemp has the perfect balance of omega 6 and omega 3... It has the "magical" 3 to 1 ratio. Last but not least, hemp has GLA... This is one of the hardest EFAs to get in your body because there are only a few sources such as evening primrose oil and borage oil. GLA is crucial for hormone balancing. One of the unique things about hemp seed protein is that 65% of it, is globulin edistin. No other plant on earth comes close to this. Globulin edistins within the seed guarantee it has the enzymes necessary for metabolic activity and growth. Globulin is the third most abundant protein in your body. When you work out, you are draining your globulin reserves. Globulins perform many enzymatic processes within the plasma including protein synthesis and fat burning. The best way to insure the body has enough amino acid material to fuel your anabolic drive is to eat foods high in globulin proteins. Since hemp seed protein is 65%globulin edistin, and also includes quantities of albumin, its protein is readily available to feed your muscles.
Eating hemp protein gives your body all the essential amino acids required to maintain health, enhance your immune system, and build serious muscle mass.
High quality hemp has fiber. Consuming hemp protein creates a gentle cleansing effect that reduces intestinal toxemia. In one serving you get 13.2 grams of fiber and 92% of that is insoluble fiber (which is harder to get in your diet).
Because the human body produces no Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), it is important that EFAs be consumed on a regular basis. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of Americans take in too little of one of the most important EFAs--omega-3--which is found in flax, walnuts, deep-water fish, and hempseeds."
"Now we all know that rice is a carbohydrate but it has its share of amino acids too that goes on to produce protein. Through a unique enzymic process the protein from the carbohydrate portion of the rice is isolated. The end result is an extensive amino acid profile that includes 19 amino acids including all 9 essential amino acids."
"The main benefit of pea protein is that it's loaded with arginine. In fact, per every 100 grams of pea protein, you get 9 g of arginine. An equivalent amount of whey contains less than 2 g. Now, science is proving the power of that arginine.
A recent study, presented at the American Chemical Society's 2009 national meeting, found that rats fed pea protein experienced a 20% drop in blood pressure as compared to those fed a placebo. In the body, arginine is converted into nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes blood vessels, thereby widening them. The wider the blood vessels, the easier it is for a greater volume of blood to pass through them and the lower the blood pressure."
"Chia seeds have tremendous nutritional value and medicinal properties. For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food by the Indians of the south west and Mexico. Known as the running food, its use as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs. It was said the Aztec warriors subsisted on the Chia seed during the conquests. The Indians of the south west would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24hr. forced march. Indians running form the Colorado River to the California coast to trade turquoise for seashells would only bring the Chia seed for their nourishment.
If you try mixing a spoonful of Chia in a glass of water and leaving it for approximately 30 minutes or so, when you return the glass will appear to contain not seeds or water, but an almost solid gelatin. This gel-forming reaction is due to the soluble fiber in the Chia. Research believe this same gel-forming phenomenon takes place in the stomach when food containing these gummy fibers, known as mucilages, are eaten. The gel that is formed in the stomach creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.
In addition to the obvious benefits for diabetics, this slowing in the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar offers the ability for creating endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in our bodies. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects.
One of the exceptional qualities of the Chia seed is its hydrophilic properties, having the ability to absorb more than 12 times its weigh in water. Its ability to hold on to water offers the ability to prolong hydration. Fluids and electrolytes provide the environment that supports the life of all the body's cells. Their concentration and composition are regulated to remain as constant as possible. With Chia seeds, you retain moisture, and regulate more efficiently the bodies absorption of nutrients and body fluids. Because there is a greater efficiency in the utilization of body fluids, the electrolyte balance is maintained.
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur when large amounts of fluids are lost resulting from vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, or more commonly from sweating. The loss of extracellular fluid occurs in these conditions. Intercellular fluid then shifts out of cells to compensate, causing abnormal distribution of electrolytes across cell membranes resulting in cellular malfunction. Retaining and efficiently utilizing body fluids maintains the integrity of extracellular fluids, protecting intercellular fluid balance. The results of which ensure normal electrolyte dispersion across cell membranes (electrolyte balance), maintaining fluid balances, resulting in normal cellular function.
Chia seeds are the definitive hydrophilic colloid for the 21 century diet. Hydrophilic colloids, (a watery, gelatinous, glue-like substance) form the underlying elements of all living cells. They posses the property of readily taking up and giving off the substances essential to cell life. The precipitation of the hydrophilic colloids cause cell death.
The food we eat, in the raw state, consist largely of hydrophilic colloids. When cooked on the other had, precipitates its colloidal integrity. This change in the colloidal state alters the hydration capacity of our foods so as to interfere with their ability to absorb digestive juices. If we were to eat a raw diet we wouldn't need to introduce the addition of any hydrophilic colloid to our diet. Uncooked foods contain sufficient hydrophilic colloid to keep gastric mucosa in the proper condition. But even with raw foods, they must first be partially broken down by the digestive juices, beginning in the mouth and continuing through he upper tract, to allow the gelatinous reaction to take place. Because of this upper tract digestive process, those who suffer from slow digestion, gas formation, relaxed cardia and heartburn in which the burning is due to organic acids instead of an excess of the normal hydrochloric acid, which frequently accompanies chronic inflammation disease affecting such organs as the heart, lungs, gall bladder and appendix, are usually restricted from eating raw foods. A hydrophilic colloid incorporated with these foods may be used either in connection with the patients regular food or with whatever diet the physician feels is best suited for his patient. The patient with gastric atony or nervous indigestion who complains of heartburn and/or vomiting four to five hours after eating is often helped. There is a lessening of emptying time if the stomach and an improvement in gastric tone. A strict dietary regimen is at as necessary when the hydrophilic. Read more ›
"Hempseed is considered by leading researchers and medical doctors to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Shelled hempseed is packed with 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA. A recent report funded by the Canadian government states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent high-quality edistin protein, and that hempseed contains the highest percentage of this of any plant source. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. Unlike soy, hemp is not genetically modified, and it doesn't contain the anti-nutritional qualities commonly found in soy.
Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary for muscle repair and hypertrophy. There is no other single plant source that has all the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, the enzymes, the bacteria and the essential fatty acids in such a perfect ratio to meet athlete's nutritional needs.
The oil from hemp seeds has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids at 8%, and the highest amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids at 80% of its total oil volume.
Hemp seed contains linoleic acid (LA) and linolenic acid (LNA), which can't be created by your body and that's why they are called essential fatty acids (EFAs). So, the only way to get them inside your body is through your diet. LA and LNA are 2 critical fatty acids for optimal health and anabolism. Know that EFAs play a huge role in your muscle growth, your vitality and your state of mind.
Hemp has the perfect balance of omega 6 and omega 3... It has the "magical" 3 to 1 ratio. Last but not least, hemp has GLA... This is one of the hardest EFAs to get in your body because there are only a few sources such as evening primrose oil and borage oil. GLA is crucial for hormone balancing. One of the unique things about hemp seed protein is that 65% of it, is globulin edistin. No other plant on earth comes close to this. Globulin edistins within the seed guarantee it has the enzymes necessary for metabolic activity and growth. Globulin is the third most abundant protein in your body. When you work out, you are draining your globulin reserves. Globulins perform many enzymatic processes within the plasma including protein synthesis and fat burning. The best way to insure the body has enough amino acid material to fuel your anabolic drive is to eat foods high in globulin proteins. Since hemp seed protein is 65%globulin edistin, and also includes quantities of albumin, its protein is readily available to feed your muscles.
Eating hemp protein gives your body all the essential amino acids required to maintain health, enhance your immune system, and build serious muscle mass.
High quality hemp has fiber. Consuming hemp protein creates a gentle cleansing effect that reduces intestinal toxemia. In one serving you get 13.2 grams of fiber and 92% of that is insoluble fiber (which is harder to get in your diet).
Because the human body produces no Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), it is important that EFAs be consumed on a regular basis. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of Americans take in too little of one of the most important EFAs--omega-3--which is found in flax, walnuts, deep-water fish, and hempseeds."
"Now we all know that rice is a carbohydrate but it has its share of amino acids too that goes on to produce protein. Through a unique enzymic process the protein from the carbohydrate portion of the rice is isolated. The end result is an extensive amino acid profile that includes 19 amino acids including all 9 essential amino acids."
"The main benefit of pea protein is that it's loaded with arginine. In fact, per every 100 grams of pea protein, you get 9 g of arginine. An equivalent amount of whey contains less than 2 g. Now, science is proving the power of that arginine.
A recent study, presented at the American Chemical Society's 2009 national meeting, found that rats fed pea protein experienced a 20% drop in blood pressure as compared to those fed a placebo. In the body, arginine is converted into nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes blood vessels, thereby widening them. The wider the blood vessels, the easier it is for a greater volume of blood to pass through them and the lower the blood pressure."
"Chia seeds have tremendous nutritional value and medicinal properties. For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food by the Indians of the south west and Mexico. Known as the running food, its use as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs. It was said the Aztec warriors subsisted on the Chia seed during the conquests. The Indians of the south west would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24hr. forced march. Indians running form the Colorado River to the California coast to trade turquoise for seashells would only bring the Chia seed for their nourishment.
If you try mixing a spoonful of Chia in a glass of water and leaving it for approximately 30 minutes or so, when you return the glass will appear to contain not seeds or water, but an almost solid gelatin. This gel-forming reaction is due to the soluble fiber in the Chia. Research believe this same gel-forming phenomenon takes place in the stomach when food containing these gummy fibers, known as mucilages, are eaten. The gel that is formed in the stomach creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.
In addition to the obvious benefits for diabetics, this slowing in the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar offers the ability for creating endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in our bodies. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects.
One of the exceptional qualities of the Chia seed is its hydrophilic properties, having the ability to absorb more than 12 times its weigh in water. Its ability to hold on to water offers the ability to prolong hydration. Fluids and electrolytes provide the environment that supports the life of all the body's cells. Their concentration and composition are regulated to remain as constant as possible. With Chia seeds, you retain moisture, and regulate more efficiently the bodies absorption of nutrients and body fluids. Because there is a greater efficiency in the utilization of body fluids, the electrolyte balance is maintained.
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur when large amounts of fluids are lost resulting from vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, or more commonly from sweating. The loss of extracellular fluid occurs in these conditions. Intercellular fluid then shifts out of cells to compensate, causing abnormal distribution of electrolytes across cell membranes resulting in cellular malfunction. Retaining and efficiently utilizing body fluids maintains the integrity of extracellular fluids, protecting intercellular fluid balance. The results of which ensure normal electrolyte dispersion across cell membranes (electrolyte balance), maintaining fluid balances, resulting in normal cellular function.
Chia seeds are the definitive hydrophilic colloid for the 21 century diet. Hydrophilic colloids, (a watery, gelatinous, glue-like substance) form the underlying elements of all living cells. They posses the property of readily taking up and giving off the substances essential to cell life. The precipitation of the hydrophilic colloids cause cell death.
The food we eat, in the raw state, consist largely of hydrophilic colloids. When cooked on the other had, precipitates its colloidal integrity. This change in the colloidal state alters the hydration capacity of our foods so as to interfere with their ability to absorb digestive juices. If we were to eat a raw diet we wouldn't need to introduce the addition of any hydrophilic colloid to our diet. Uncooked foods contain sufficient hydrophilic colloid to keep gastric mucosa in the proper condition. But even with raw foods, they must first be partially broken down by the digestive juices, beginning in the mouth and continuing through he upper tract, to allow the gelatinous reaction to take place. Because of this upper tract digestive process, those who suffer from slow digestion, gas formation, relaxed cardia and heartburn in which the burning is due to organic acids instead of an excess of the normal hydrochloric acid, which frequently accompanies chronic inflammation disease affecting such organs as the heart, lungs, gall bladder and appendix, are usually restricted from eating raw foods. A hydrophilic colloid incorporated with these foods may be used either in connection with the patients regular food or with whatever diet the physician feels is best suited for his patient. The patient with gastric atony or nervous indigestion who complains of heartburn and/or vomiting four to five hours after eating is often helped. There is a lessening of emptying time if the stomach and an improvement in gastric tone. A strict dietary regimen is at as necessary when the hydrophilic. Read more ›
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Lee
I found out I was alergic to gluten, soy, dairy and eggs. Being a vegetarian, this knocked out the majority of my diet. I needed a good non dairy / soy protein source.
This one was actually better tasting than the whey powder I used before. I mixed a scoop with 1 banana, a splenda and almond milk in my bullet. It was like a rich vanilla shake with a hint of banana flavor. It was so good that both my hubby and son asked for one and we now all drink one a day. They are NOT vegetarians and my hubby is a southern meat and potatoes guy who shakes his head at just about everything I eat. It is really saying something for him to like it so much. We all have one of these for lunch everyday now. My only complaint is that they don't sell bigger containers, as we are really going through these!
This one was actually better tasting than the whey powder I used before. I mixed a scoop with 1 banana, a splenda and almond milk in my bullet. It was like a rich vanilla shake with a hint of banana flavor. It was so good that both my hubby and son asked for one and we now all drink one a day. They are NOT vegetarians and my hubby is a southern meat and potatoes guy who shakes his head at just about everything I eat. It is really saying something for him to like it so much. We all have one of these for lunch everyday now. My only complaint is that they don't sell bigger containers, as we are really going through these!
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Thalia
SHELF LIFE AND OMEGAS
I think most people choose this powder over other vegan powders because it contains Chia seeds which are high in Omega Fatty Acids (Serving profile Omega 3 200mg, Omega 6 550mg, Omega 9 150mg). For that same reason, if you don't consume in less than 3 months and refrigerate, beware as it may go rancid. The container doesn't state it needs refrigeration, however it does state to keep in a cool dry place. I left mine in my 58F average temperature kitchen over the winter, it went rancid in less than two months after opening. I received my container perfectly sealed from a high turnover online shop. Studies have been made that the bio-availability of Omega Fatty Acids coming from plant sources is very low, maybe only 5%, relying on plant based Omega's is not the best choice to begin with. (Any plant source will give you only precursors of DHA and EPA, the active and beneficial form of Omegas. The problem is that human enzymes that synthesize DHA and EPA from precursors are not adequate as a sole source. No matter how much precursors you throw in, the enzyme is the catalyst that limits how much active form is produced. However if you most follow a vegetarian/vegan diet that excludes fish oils, this is better than nothing)
THE TASTE
Now the main reason I didn't finish this in less than 3 months after opening is, that even when it was not rancid it tastes so horrible as if you were mixing a protein shake with one of those nasty tasting powder supplements such as MSM or other ill tasting aminos. It has an overly sweet taste due to the combination of fructose, xylitol and stevia. I must say I have used all these types of sweeteners before and was never put off by the taste of them but all together combined and the mixtures of proteins makes it taste disgusting. I have tried hard finding a recipe that will help the taste. I have tried unsweetened soy milk, almond milk, adding spinach, water, etc but its just too hard to get over the taste. I then thought about maybe trying the unsweetened version but upon checking the reviews the same complain goes for the unsweetened one.
ALTERNATIVES
I think there are better plant protein powders out there. One containing sprouted grains is a way better choice as it will help your body not to become too acidic and sprouted grains are very digestible compared to non sprouted ones. This powder does not contain added digestive enzymes or sprouted grains.(All unsprouted or unsoaked grains contain phytic acid, a compound that can combine with several minerals in the intestinal tract and block their absorption. Grains in their dormant state also contain enzyme inhibitors that must be neutralized to help digestibility. The gelatinous part of the Chia seed that contains fiber might improve intestinal digestion in the short term. However overall content of phytic acid and antienzymes can lead to irritable bowel syndrome in the long term. This inherent problems to grains, seeds and legumes can all be overcome by sprouting or soaking.)
Amazon's product info claims product to be easily digestible. I am a person with digestive issues and this powder does not digest easily compared to sprouted with added digestive enzymes.
I think most people choose this powder over other vegan powders because it contains Chia seeds which are high in Omega Fatty Acids (Serving profile Omega 3 200mg, Omega 6 550mg, Omega 9 150mg). For that same reason, if you don't consume in less than 3 months and refrigerate, beware as it may go rancid. The container doesn't state it needs refrigeration, however it does state to keep in a cool dry place. I left mine in my 58F average temperature kitchen over the winter, it went rancid in less than two months after opening. I received my container perfectly sealed from a high turnover online shop. Studies have been made that the bio-availability of Omega Fatty Acids coming from plant sources is very low, maybe only 5%, relying on plant based Omega's is not the best choice to begin with. (Any plant source will give you only precursors of DHA and EPA, the active and beneficial form of Omegas. The problem is that human enzymes that synthesize DHA and EPA from precursors are not adequate as a sole source. No matter how much precursors you throw in, the enzyme is the catalyst that limits how much active form is produced. However if you most follow a vegetarian/vegan diet that excludes fish oils, this is better than nothing)
THE TASTE
Now the main reason I didn't finish this in less than 3 months after opening is, that even when it was not rancid it tastes so horrible as if you were mixing a protein shake with one of those nasty tasting powder supplements such as MSM or other ill tasting aminos. It has an overly sweet taste due to the combination of fructose, xylitol and stevia. I must say I have used all these types of sweeteners before and was never put off by the taste of them but all together combined and the mixtures of proteins makes it taste disgusting. I have tried hard finding a recipe that will help the taste. I have tried unsweetened soy milk, almond milk, adding spinach, water, etc but its just too hard to get over the taste. I then thought about maybe trying the unsweetened version but upon checking the reviews the same complain goes for the unsweetened one.
ALTERNATIVES
I think there are better plant protein powders out there. One containing sprouted grains is a way better choice as it will help your body not to become too acidic and sprouted grains are very digestible compared to non sprouted ones. This powder does not contain added digestive enzymes or sprouted grains.(All unsprouted or unsoaked grains contain phytic acid, a compound that can combine with several minerals in the intestinal tract and block their absorption. Grains in their dormant state also contain enzyme inhibitors that must be neutralized to help digestibility. The gelatinous part of the Chia seed that contains fiber might improve intestinal digestion in the short term. However overall content of phytic acid and antienzymes can lead to irritable bowel syndrome in the long term. This inherent problems to grains, seeds and legumes can all be overcome by sprouting or soaking.)
Amazon's product info claims product to be easily digestible. I am a person with digestive issues and this powder does not digest easily compared to sprouted with added digestive enzymes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
It will be part of a new healthy life diet.
I will use this in what is called a prebiotic shake each morning. I was happy that I finally found a plant based protein powder that had no soy in it. Read more
Published 6 hours ago by Rose M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great stuff
This product is everything said it was Great flavor in mixes well with cold water almond or soy milk I'll be ordering more and also trying their greens product.
Published 2 days ago by Vince77
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Lifetime Plant Protien
This product is very effective!!!!
My only compaint is that the container was dented. Clearly the packaging used was not adequate for this container.
My only compaint is that the container was dented. Clearly the packaging used was not adequate for this container.
Published 3 days ago by map98
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Used this protein powder for a few years now. It's not too sweet tasteing. Mixes easily with blender ball cups.
Published 4 days ago by Keith
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protein powder
Yummmy and all good stuff in it. We put it in our blender w banana & berries. Ice and rice or almond milk.
Published 13 days ago by pippy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Protein Shake I ever had
Wow! what a pleasant surprise. I really didn't think this would taste THAT yummy. I use shake mixes all the time and they are okay and some are good but this was tasty, yummy and... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Jennifer P. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
This is a great product. I would recommend it for anyone that needs more protein in their diet. This mix taste great and its all natural
Published 29 days ago by Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite protein
I love this protein the taste is great! I've had other raw vegan organic proteins and they are not so good. This one is fine even plain with just water.
Published 1 month ago by Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice product.
2nd time buying this product. I also buy the chocolate flavor too. You can taste the plant in the plant protein, but that is what I expected. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bryn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tastes great
Had to do some trial & error with this, but after trying a bunch of protein powders (vegan & not) I like this best. Most protein powders upset my stomach. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kim
