Women, the Importance of Protein, and 5 Awesome PI Products

Euromonitor International recently published an article addressing the fact that people around the world have started to understand the importance of protein intake. But it’s not just athletes or bodybuilders who want more protein. According to the article, “51% of consumers seeking to add protein to their diets are women.” It goes on to say that “supplement growth [is] driven by changing understanding of protein’s benefits.”

At Performance Inspired, we find that really interesting. And it’s so true!

What are protein’s health benefits?

Healthline explains that, among other things, protein helps increase muscle mass, improves bone density, increases strength, boosts metabolism, lowers blood pressure, and may even help your body repair itself after an injury.

These are important reasons to increase your protein intake—especially for women and especially as they age.

As women get older, they start to lose bone density. Many women find themselves facing osteopenia or osteoporosis—both conditions that lead to a lack of bone density and the potential for fractures or breaks. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains that it is “never too early to start thinking about maintaining bone mineral density.”

In order to do that, we must consistently eat healthy foods, exercise (especially with weights), get plenty of vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, and introduce good amounts of protein into our diets.

Johns Hopkins goes on to explain that “protein is important for strong bones” and that “in some studies, protein has helped with bone healing.”

Sounds like a great reason to get more protein in our diets!

How much protein do we need each day? It varies. Harvard Health explains that “the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is a modest 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound.” But it cautions people to realize that that is the minimum. What our individual bodies actually need to function optimally is likely higher.

To calculate what you need, use this calculator. Simply input some basic information, and it will tell you what you should strive for.

Lean meats, salmon, tuna, dairy products, nuts, lentils, various types of beans, eggs, and more are great sources of protein. Yet we know that it can be difficult to get all the protein you need in a day, especially if you’re busy, on the go, a vegetarian/vegan, or if you simply don’t like many of the protein-rich foods.

That’s where PI can help! We create our products with your health in mind. To help you get the protein you need, here are five great PI products that women of all ages can enjoy.

1. Inspired-Bar 2.0

These delicious bars come in three flavors: peanut butter, chocolate, and birthday cake. The chocolate ones are my favorite! Each 70-gram bar has 20 grams of protein! You can easily slip them in your purse or gym bag for a great midday snack.

2. Performance Whey Protein

This delicious protein powder is an excellent way to add more protein into your diet. Simply add it to a glass of milk or a fruit smoothie. It comes in natural chocolate, vanilla bean, strawberries and cream, and blueberry. Each serving offers 25 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.

3. Plant-Based Protein

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, or if you simply don’t want to add whey to your diet, try our plant-based protein powder; it comes in both chocolate delight and vanilla bean flavors. Add it to some juice or a smoothie for 20 grams of plant protein. This formula also contains 1B probiotics, 200 mg of tart cherry to help with recovery after a workout, and 5 grams of fiber.

4. Ready 2GO Protein Water

If you’re looking for a great-tasting water to keep you hydrated AND to increase your protein intake, look no further than our protein water. Containing 16 grams of protein, it comes in four delicious flavors: blueberry lemonade, island fruit punch, rainbow sherbet, or watermelon blast. It’s easy to take with you wherever you go.

5. Protein Cookies

If you’re like me, you regularly want something sweet—especially something containing chocolate. That’s normal! But instead of indulging in cookies that have no health benefits, try our protein cookies. They come in both chocolate chip and peanut butter flavors. Each cookie contains 14 -15 grams of isolate protein and 6-7 grams of fiber.

This week, we encourage you to examine your diet, especially your protein intake. Go to that protein calculator mentioned above and start keeping track of what you need versus what you get. Then start making changes. Add more protein into your diet. Exercise more frequently. Take care of yourself today so that the you of tomorrow will be healthy.