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What's The Right Protein For Me? Selecting Your Perfect Supplement

27th October 2021

27th October 2021

By Shivraj Bassi

Protein is one of the most important substances out there when you’re trying to get fit, be healthy in mind and body and be lean, muscular and strong. There are lots of things to consider when it comes to protein, from discovering the best source of protein for you and your diet, to how to utilise protein in the best way to lose weight, to learning about how protein helps to build and maximise your muscle gains

One thing’s for sure - Innermost’s protein powders are the best out there and are an excellent choice if you’re looking to add protein to your diet, get nutrition before and after workouts and optimise your mind and body for wellness as much as possible.

Whether you're looking for the best protein powder for weight loss, the best protein powder for muscle growth or the best protein powder for smoothies, don't worry, we've got you. 

The ingredients in our protein powders are research and science-backed, and they contain only functional ingredients, nootropics and adaptogens that will make you feel, perform and look like your very best self. Oh, and they’re all free from gluten, soy, any fillers and GMO (and we have vegan options too, don’t worry). So when you’re looking to choose a protein powder, don’t look any further than Innermost. 

You can rest assured that any of our products are good for you and taste delicious. If you’re coming to protein for the first time, however, the choice of the different kinds of protein shakes we make might feel a little overwhelming. With four different options that are all equally special, it’s crucial that you choose the right protein for your lifestyle and your goals.

So, if you're asking yourself "what protein powder is best for me?", or if you want to optimise your weight loss goals but also maximise your performance, in this guide, we’ll explain the benefits of our different proteins, lay out what they can help you to achieve and help you to select the right one for you. Who knows, you might be so taken with that you end up deciding you need more than one…

All of our protein blends should ideally be consumed post-workout, to begin the recovery process. However, there’s also great as a pre-exercise energy boost, as breakfast, or as a nutritious shake at any time of the day. You can also add the powders to pancakes, smoothies, oatmeal, protein bars or anything else you can care to think of. They all come in smooth chocolate, creamy vanilla, and summer strawberry flavour - which one is your favourite?

The Strong Protein

We’re starting out strong with The Strong Protein. Looking for the best protein powder for muscle growth? This one's for you. 

Some people might start consuming protein powder thinking that it will automatically give you muscles. This isn’t true - but The Strong Protein will put you much, much further along the right path to making those gains that you’re dreaming off. 

This protein powder is best for you if strength is your main goal. It will help you to get stronger, faster, and was created to enable you to push yourself harder and faster and reduce inflammation quickly, so you can spend as much time in the gym as you want without worrying about being sore. And of course, the ingredients are targeted towards increasing muscle growth as fast as possible in a safe way. 

Each serving, which is up to four scoops or 40g, contains 34g grams of protein. Other active, research-backed ingredients are casein, which is a form of protein which the body digests more slowly, which encourages the body to increase muscle output over time, and creatine monohydrate, a substance which can improve strength and help muscles to recover faster during exercise. 

Other ingredients include Montmorency cherries, a type of fruit with a high level of anthocyanins, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties to reduce the damage you can cause your muscles by exercising intensely. Plus there’s bilberries, which improve cardiovascular health, and magnesium, which h balance electrolytes and your metabolism. 

The Lean Protein

If you’re worried that exercising a lot and drinking protein shakes will make you bulky, but you don’t want to stop doing these things because they make you feel strong and healthy, The Lean Protein is the one for you. It’s also perfect if your end goal is losing some weight or keeping yourself at a goal weight. 

It’s packed full of ingredients to assist with fat loss in a healthy way and reduce food cravings as well as to support muscle repair and growth. The Lean Protein is a great choice to support you in this. 

As well as the stellar 29g of protein it provides, is blend contains inulin, a prebiotic fibre to encourage the growth of good gut bacteria, Acetyl L-Carnitine, which helps the body to use fat as an effective energy source, pomegranates, due to their high punicalagin and ellagic acid levels, which help to encourage the growth of positive kinds of gut bacteria linked to lower levels of body fat, yerba mate, which have been shown to potentially delay intestinal absorption of dietary fat, and bilberries, for their antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. 

The Health Protein

Vegans, this one’s for you. But not solely - The Health Protein is for anyone looking to support their immune system, boost their levels of health and wellbeing, and support muscle growth. Looking to glow up? This is the protein to choose. 

Made from pea and brown rice protein, this blend closely mimics a non-plant based protein thanks to the wide range of amino acids peas and rice contain. With 31g of protein per serving, you’re getting all the support your bones, muscles, hair and skin needs.

We also packed it full of glutamine, an amino acid that fuels the immune system and thus supports strength and recovery, bilberries, for glucose control and inflammation reduction, camu camu, a fruit high in antioxidants and vitamin C and acai berries, which promote brain health and have anti-ageing benefits. 

Our favourite ingredients in The Health Protein are the medicinal mushrooms we packed in there. Shiitake, maitake, reishi and cordyceps have powerful antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial effects, and stimulate the immune system for the better. 

If you're looking for a great all-rounder, or perhaps on the hunt for the best protein powder for smoothies, this supplement is your new best friend.

The Fit Protein

Do you often feel tired, drained and lacking in energy? If you’re constantly struggling to get enough done while also wanting to push yourself further and get as much as possible out of life, The Fit Protein is the correct choice for you and your body. It helps to give you that extra push of energy and vitality, because you shouldn’t have to compromise anything in your life that you don’t want to. It’s been formulated to rehydrate, stimulate and encourage muscle repair and growth. Oh, and it's 100% vegan too.

With a whopping 31g of protein per serving, it also contains cocomineral, or powdered coconut water, which is high in potassium, a mineral lost when sweating. It also has maca, which reduces the physical and mental effects of stress, magnesium, which contributes to regulating the body’s electrolyte balance, Rhodiola root, a nootropic which may reduce the effects of physical exhaustion, and pink Himalayan sea salt, which contains no fewer than 84 minerals and elements our body needs. 

Still not sure?

If you're still not 100% sure when it comes to choosing the best protein powder, do not worry. That's what we're here for. 

Why not take our free health consultation here at Innermost, to help you determine the perfect protein recommendation for you, based on your individual fitness goals. 

Whether you're looking to increase your muscle mass, up your stamina, lose weight or tone up, there's absolutely an Innermost protein for you. Let us help you find it! 

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When it comes to improving your fitness levels, lifestyle and nutrition are key. From the number of hours of sleep you get each night to your daily nutrition and everything in between, each is as important as the other. This extends to finding the right protein powder to fuel your workout routine. Yet today more than ever, what goes into that shaker bottle now goes beyond macros and muscle; more and more people are asking themselves – ‘how does this protein powder align with my religious values and beliefs?’ While we’ve spoken before about our clean, research based and ethically sourced ingredients here at Innermost, this time we want to get a little more specific with a focus on halal and halal protein powder. With so many voices and fluff information around, it can be difficult to know exactly what protein is and isn’t halal friendly. That’s why we’ve put together this nifty guide. We’re going to break down all the myths and everything you need to know about halal protein. What you should be looking out for, what makes proteins like whey halal friendly as well as the benefits that halal friendly protein can offer to your body.  Right, let’s get into it. What is halal protein? I’m sure most of you are already aware of halal, but for the 1% of you that might not be, let’s take a step back and ask: what is halal protein? Halal – meaning ‘permissible’ in Arabic – refers to any food product that complies with Islamic dietary laws as stated within the Qur’an and Islamic jurisprudence. This makes it a core element of Islamic faith and a key cornerstone of their commitment to leading a pure and disciplined life under the guidance of Allah. Some of the key guidelines for halal foods include: Halal friendly ingredients – certain ingredients are not permissible under a halal diet, including pork (and any byproducts), alcohol and blood. Other animal products can be halal as long as they are killed in accordance with the ethical treatment guidelines below. Ethical treatment of animals – For non-pork meats to be considered halal, animals must be treated humanly and responsibly during their life. This includes: Having access to clean water and nutritious food. Being raised in a free-range and stress-free environment. Not being subjected to cruelty, abuse, or unnecessary suffering. The process of killing any animal must also be quick and humane to be considered halal, with any suffering kept to the complete minimum. Importantly, to be considered halal, the name of Allah must be pronounced during the humane killing to ensure the sanctity of life is recognised throughout the process. No cross contamination - During the preparation process, halal foods must never come into contact with non halal foods. This means no cross contamination between preparation surfaces, equipment used, the handling of foods and storage. As such, ingredients such as milk can be halal however it depends on the production process and if additional non-halal additives (such as gelatin) are added. So, what does this mean for protein?  Essentially any animal protein is halal as long as it adheres to the guidelines we’ve mentioned. The best way to tell is that products – such as Innermost proteins - will be certified halal friendly on the packaging. Is protein powder halal? So, with that said you might be wondering: is my choice of protein powder halal? The truth is that protein powder can absolutely be halal, however it entirely depends on the ingredients used as well as the overall production process. Common protein sources like whey, casein, egg white, and plant-based proteins (such as pea, soy, or rice) can all be halal if they are sourced and manufactured in compliance with halal standards. While many of the larger brands do not meet these standards and cannot claim to offer halal protein, our range of Innermost protein powders and supplements are all certified halal, emphasising our dedication to ethical sourcing our use of clean sourcing without additives. From our pea protein fuelled (and vegan) The Health Protein, The Fit Protein, to our whey protein powered The Strong Protein and The Lean Protein, all our products are sourced in a halal-compliant manner. Benefits of halal protein powder You hear it all the time when it comes to ethical and dietary beliefs – ‘a vegan diet isn’t good for you’ or ‘a vegetarian mix can’t possibly have the nutrients you need. The reality is, that adhering to these sorts of values within your fitness routine and diet can have great benefits for the body. Halal protein powders are no different; they offer a range of benefits for individuals who are conscious of both their health and dietary requirements. Just some of the benefits of halal protein powder are: Clean ingredients: With halal protein powders, you can be confident that there will be no harmful or questionable ingredients/ additives such as silica. What does this mean? Your body has an easier job digesting and absorbing all the good stuff, ensuring you get the most out of your supplements. Quality protein: Halal protein powders use complete protein sources, ensuring your body gets all the amino acids it needs for effective muscle repair and growth.  Ethical production: We’ve mentioned plenty of times already, but that’s just how key ethical and clean production is to making protein halal. By avoiding things such as additional additives and cross contamination, your body is fuelled with a safer and more trustworthy supplement. Supports fitness and wellness goals: Whatever your fitness goals; halal protein has you covered. From building muscle to losing weight, the absence of excess sugars or fillers ensures you are best placed to smash your targets. Common misconceptions about halal protein powders With so much noise and no real answers around halal proteins, we thought it would be helpful to list of some of the key misconceptions regarding the diet and what the actual truths are. All vegan protein powders are halal Given that so much of halal is driven by animals and their ethical treatment, you might just assume every vegan protein powder is halal because it is made of.. well, plants. The reality however is that vegan proteins aren’t necessarily halal – it all comes down to the production process. While Innermost vegan proteins are proudly halal certified, other protein powders can be produced with alcohol-based flavourings, non-halal emulsifiers, or might be processed in facilities that handle haram products – leading to cross contamination – not good! Is whey protein halal? On the other side of the spectrum, whey protein – being a byproduct of milk – is generally considered to be haram. Again, the truth is that whey protein can be halal provided that the milk is taken from cows that were treated ethically and within halal principles. Today, there are many halal-certified whey protein powders that are safe and effective for Muslim consumers. Halal certification doesn’t matter There is often an assumption made that if the ingredients look clean then the protein must be halal – regardless of certification. The truth is that what makes something halal goes beyond ingredients. Production and sourcing our also key factors that many companies do not consider. With halal certification on your favourite protein powders, you can be sure that every step—from sourcing and production to packaging and distribution—has been reviewed and approved according to strict halal standards.  Is Innermost protein powder halal? In short, yes. We at Innermost make it our mission to not only aid in muscle growth and recovery, but also to create protein supplements that are ethically sourced and rigorously tested to ensure individuals of any faith can smash their fitness goals.  Unlike competitors, our proteins are clean and built with the highest quality of ingredients and free from unnecessary additives and artificial ingredients.   We are proud to say that all our products are officially halal certified making them a suitable choice for those following the halal beliefs. This certification ensures that all ingredients and manufacturing processes meet Islamic dietary laws, with no use of haram substances such as pork derivatives or alcohol. With this in mind, why not check out our range of Innermost supplements to find out more about our halal proteins?     Read more
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