Fermented Protein: The Most Effective Nutritional Supplement
A popular topic these days. PROTEIN.
Fermentation breaks down complex proteins into simpler, pre-digested forms, which are easier to absorb.
- Gut Health: Fermented foods contain probiotics that help modulate the gut microbiota, which is linked to lower inflammation and better nutrient absorption.
- Build Muscle and Strength . Stay healthy vibrant and energetic as you age.
The fact is that eating more Protein helps you feel more nourished, less hungry
which in turn is good for weight, more balanced and even stronger.
Building muscle improves and recovery from injury is enhanced
Muscle is one of the greatest gifts to our bodies as we age. The better your muscle
the more the body will want to stay young.
Muscle supports hormones, blood sugar balance, bone density, metabolism and
provides the body with the ingredients needed for a better life.
PROTEIN THE TREND
Protein has become a trend but what is so important is not only increasing protein intake but also supporting digestion. Without this consideration often the body pushes back. You dont feel stronger and more energized. You experience bloating, heaviness and discomfort after meals.
The real issue here is that a lot of the protein options are heavy on the body. Protein is a very complex macro nutrient for the body to break down. You need strong stomach acid, active enzymes, and a healthy gut to correctly break down protein to a digestible format.
The ability of our guts to digest protein decreases with age.
Low stomach acids, weakened digestion, gut inflammation and disrupted microbiome all contribute to a weaker ability to digest.
What Fermentation of Protein Achieves
Fermentation pre digests the protein. Long before eating, the beneficial bacteria have gone to work and started breaking down the protein. Making its much easier to digest.
- Release of amino acids
- Reduces inflammatory substances
- Breaks down the protein into smaller manageable peptides.
- Nutrients become more bio available.
This is not about preserving. Its about transforming the food into a more digestible format. Your body does not have to struggle. Digestion just works.
Fermented Dairy
Fermented Dairy is a whole new food .
When milk is fermented into Yoghurt or other milk based options, the bacteria breaks down
The lactose
The milk Proteins
The bio active compounds.
This is often why people who think they are lactose intolerant are fine with fermented dairy.
In other words - people are actually not intolerant to dairy its the state of the dairy that's the problem.
We have focused on making Yoghurt from milk and cream . ProGurt Classic which is infused with Lactobacillus Reuteri.
A serving of 125 gms daily is a meal in itself. You can add berries, fruit, use in a smoothy or make a sorbet. All wonderful options.
But what happens with you strain fermented dairy?
Something very powerful. Concentrated fermented protein is the result.
Why Strained Fermented ProGurt Works ?
- The protein remains
- Beneficial bacteria remain
- Whey can be removed
The Result:
- Higher protein content
- Much easier to digest
- Greater satiety - you just feel full and not as hungry.
- Blood sugar response is slowed down.
Staining ProGurt is a simple process and well worthwhile. It makes a delicious Cottage type cheese.
The current store bought cottage cheese is not how it used to be. But let's make some at home.
When you strain your Classic ProGurt which contains L'Reuteri into a thick nutritious cheese something really special occurs.
- Pre digested casein
- Live bacterial culture
- There is so much you can do with this cheese.
- Soft protein rich delicious food to include in your meals.
It can be savory ( Top off a baked potato with chopped chives or other herbs included)
or made sweet. - add some honey or granadilla pulp. This makes a delicious spread or eat it just as is for a snack.
You will be supporting digestion instead of burdening it.
Please visit your recipe blogs for a recipe and instructions on making your ProGurt Classic into this delicious old fashioned Farmer's Cottage Cheese.
L'Reuteri
Let us quickly look at the benefits of L'Reuteri.
- It works on the upper part of the digestive tract.
- It helps produce antimicrobial compounds
- It has been found to communicate with the nervous system
Research has shown:
- improves insulin sensitivity
- supports muscles
- enhances skin and bone health
- encourages the release of oxytocin - the love or bonding hormone. Making you feel more positive and generally better.
More than just a digestive prebiotic. L'Reuteri is a communicator. Eating fermented protein with L'Reuteri included, you are feeding the muscles, influencing the hormones, the mood and also the metabolism.
Make a difference in your life. It is well worth a try. Can do no harm and research has shown it makes life better.